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A family from Halifax has been reunited with their beloved dog, Nemo, after a month-long search.

A company that sells replacement winter tires is recalling more than 541,000 of them in the U.S. because they don’t have enough snow traction to meet North American standards

Canada Post workers are set to return to their routes on Dec. 17, following a decisive ruling by the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB). But as the clock ticks toward the holidays, Canadians are left wondering: what happens to the mountains of undelivered mail, t he fate of delayed Christmas packages, and the unresolved contract negotiations between the Crown corporation and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW)? Here are answers to some of Canadians’ most pressing questions: 

carbon monoxide poisoning, local media reported, citing police. The Indian mission in Tbilisi said that all 12 victims were Indian nationals. However, Georgia's internal affairs ministry statement said 11 were foreigners while one victim was its citizen. It added that the bodies of all victims, employees in the same Indian restaurant, were found in bedrooms on the second floor of the facility.

Indian Light Tank (ILT) has been developed to boost the Army's combat capabilities along the frontier with China. The latest trial of the tank followed the phase-one trial in the desert environment in September. «The Indian Light Tank has achieved a major milestone by firing a number of rounds at different ranges at an altitude of more than 4200 m, at a high altitude location with consistently accurate results,» the ministry said.

Rajnath Singh met Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on Tuesday, during which both leaders expressed that India-Russia partnership holds immense potential and combined efforts will pave way for remarkable outcomes. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the 21st session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-M&MTC). «Rajnath Singh discussed various issues of bilateral defence cooperation. Both leaders expressed that partnership between both countries holds immense potential and combined efforts will pave way for remarkable outcomes,» the Ministry of Defence stated.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. TEL AVIV—Israel said it had struck chemical-weapons caches and other missile and air-defense systems in Syria on Monday, taking advantage of the chaos there to destroy what it sees as dangerous assets that could fall into rebel hands. Since the stunning assault by Syrian rebels that brought down the regime of President Bashar al-Assad over the weekend, Israel said it has taken immediate steps to ensure the protection of its border amid the uncertainty engulfing the country.

Manipur High Court has constituted a committee to conduct a probe in connection with the disappearance of the Meitei man, Laishram Kamal Babu who has been missing since November 25. A two-judge bench of the Manipur High Court, comprising Justices D Krishnakumar and Golmei Gaiphulshillu heard the petition filed by brother of Kamal Babu on Tuesday. The first hearing took place on November 27 where the Court issued notices to all the parties. With respondents failing to reply,the Manipur High Court constituted a committee consisting of the Kangpokpi's District Magistrate (DM) and Superintendent of Police (SP), SP of Imphal West and the Chief Security Officer (CSO) of the Army's 57 Mountain Division, who would be Colonel rank officers.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. ABOUT A YEAR before Notre Dame was set to reopen after a devastating fire, the French general tasked with overseeing the cathedral’s reconstruction, Jean-Louis Georgelin, disappeared. Georgelin, a strapping 74-year-old who had once served as President Jacques Chirac’s military chief of staff, was taking a break in the summer to trek through the Pyrénées.

Manipur police have arrested three members of Arambai Tenggol. Over 2000 troops are searching for the Meitei man, Laishram Kamal Babu who has been missing since November 25. Manipur police in a statement stated, “On 01.12.2024, Manipur Police arrested three armed miscreants and apprehended one juvenile from Kshetrigao Sabal Leikai, Imphal East District who were found loitering in the area to commit prejudicial activities like extortion of money from general public and government officials of the said areas as well as threatening the general public. They were later found to be members of Arambai Tenggol. The three arrested persons have been identified as — Ningombam Lemba Singh, Mangshatabam Poireinganba Meitei, Laishram Bidyas Singh. Further the following items were recovered from their possession. One Ghatak rifle along with one magazine and 5 live rounds, One .32 Pistol country made with magazine, three number of mobile phones, One four wheeler vehicle and other incriminating items”. Arambai Tenggol is a radical Meitei group.

Cyclone Fengal wreaks havoc across many districts of Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister MK Stalin has announced Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia for the families of seven people who lost their lives in a landslide due to heavy downpour in Thiruvannamalai district. «I express my deepest condolences and sympathy to the families of those who died in this accident and have ordered that each of the families of the deceased be provided with Rs. 5 lakhs each from the Chief Minister's General Relief Fund,» Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin said in a press release. This comes after seven people including five children were trapped under the ground in a landslide in Thiruvannamalai. According to the press release, the deceased have been identified as Rajkumar and his wife Meena (27). The family was residing on 11th Street in VOC Nagar.

Coffee drinkers can sip their beverages and view a quiet North Korean mountain village from a Starbucks shop at a South Korean border observatory

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. NABATIEH, Lebanon—Exhausted Hezbollah fighters filed past a throng of civilians through this small Lebanese city on Thursday, withdrawing northward a day after a cease-fire aimed at halting more than a year of fighting between the Iranian-backed militant group and Israel. As they pulled back, ordinary residents flowed south, past mountains of rubble, returning to homes they had fled as intensifying fighting engulfed the towns and villages of Lebanon’s south.

A Vermont family who lost their home, cars, barn and most of their possessions in flooding in July will be getting a new start thanks to scores of donations to an online fundraising effort

The Thanksgiving travel rush is expected to be bigger than ever this year

Airports and highways are expected to be jam-packed during Thanksgiving week, a holiday period likely to end with another record day for air travel in the United States

While a majority of travelers should reach their destinations with minimal issues, getting home may prove more challenging, particularly for those heading east. With nearly 80 million people expected to travel 50 miles or more, peak travel days are anticipated to fall on the Tuesday and Wednesday before Thanksgiving, as well as the Sunday after the holiday.

Canadians hoping for a more snowy winter this year may be in luck — but where you live may influence how much and how long it will last.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The U.S. could face a sharp rise in borrowing costs and turmoil in financial markets as soon as next year if government debt continues to pile up rapidly, according to insurance giant Swiss Re’s group chief economist.

Schloss Schauenstein isn't just a meal, it's a journey. Located in Furstenau, the 'smallest town' in the world, near the Italian-Swiss border, the castle is a 1.5-hr drive from Zurich. The 5-hr round trip may sound excessive for lunch, but, boy, is it worth it. Chef Andreas Caminada opened Schauenstein's restaurant in 2003, blending creativity with the region's bounty. Unlike traditional French tasting menus, Caminada's offerings are a multi-sensory delight. Local ingredients like red cabbage, pikeperch and langoustine are transformed into exquisite courses that are as imaginative as they are delicious. Each dish is accompanied by a collectable card detailing its preparation and wine pairing, adding storytelling to the experience.