Meet the man of the hour Justin Trudeau, who secured a third term as Canada’s prime minister
Trudeau, the son of the late Liberal Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, has championed gender equality, toughened environmental laws, and spent heavily on economic and social supports amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sep 21, 2021, 19:29 PM IST
'Thank you Canada for choosing a brighter future': PM Justin Trudeau after winning third term
Trudeau, who narrowly won re-election but failed to secure a majority in parliament, also thanked Canadians for putting their trust in the Liberal Party.
Sep 21, 2021, 18:14 PM IST
Danish PM's party dealt blow at local election, Social Democrats gain
Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen`s Liberal Party suffered losses in Denmark`s local elections, a possible bellwether for the next national election, which is to be held no later than mid-2019.
Nov 22, 2017, 14:33 PM IST
Manifestos indicate future tense for Great Britain
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May 24, 2017, 15:06 PM IST
Canada PM Justin Trudeau at 'Khalistan event'; India lodges protest
On April 30, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addressed a parade for `Khalsa Day`, which included floats glorifying Sikh militant leaders.
May 12, 2017, 11:02 AM IST
Liberals win tight poll in Canada's British Columbia, lose majority
The ruling Liberal Party squeaked to victory in British Columbia elections, but it lost its majority after 16 years in power as the left-leaning New Democrats picked up seats, preliminary results showed.
May 10, 2017, 14:37 PM IST
Australian PM under threat from party split as shift to the right grows
A prominent member of Australia`s government is set to defect to form his own conservative party.
Feb 06, 2017, 11:22 AM IST
Australia's Turnbull hit over same-sex marriage as Parliament opens
Under pressure from what Labor called in a press release "open revolt", Turnbull showed no signs of backing down.
Aug 31, 2016, 15:34 PM IST
Early polls show tight race in Australian election
Early counting in Australia`s national election on Saturday showed a swing to the opposition Labor Party, adding to fears a close vote will deny current Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull the outright majority he needs to enact major economic reforms.
Jul 02, 2016, 16:01 PM IST
Australia PM likely to call July 2 election
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on Tuesday said he intends to call national elections after the budget is delivered next month, with July 2 his expected date.
Apr 19, 2016, 10:43 AM IST
West should `proclaim superiority over Islam`: Tony Abbott
The staunch Catholic also urged Australians to stop apologising for their values.
Dec 09, 2015, 11:04 AM IST
Indo-Canadian candidates win record 19 seats in Parliament
Indian-origin candidates on Tuesday won a record 19 seats in Canada's general election.
Oct 20, 2015, 20:07 PM IST
Dumped Australian PM admits knighting Prince Philip a mistake
Ousted Australian leader Tony Abbott conceded on Thursday that his decision to award Britain's Prince Philip a knighthood, which sparked a huge public and political backlash, was "injudicious".
Oct 01, 2015, 13:50 PM IST
New Australian PM urges Beijing to cool tensions in South China Sea
Australia`s new Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has advised China to ease off on island construction in the South China Sea if it wants a reduced US presence in the region.
Sep 22, 2015, 10:12 AM IST
New Australian leader Turnbull `enthusiast` for women in power
Australia`s new leader Malcolm Turnbull said Wednesday he was committed to having more women in top positions, as he prepares to unveil a cabinet that will replace a line-up criticised for poor female representation.
Sep 16, 2015, 12:43 PM IST
Outgoing Australia PM Abbott says to make leadership change easy
Outgoing Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott pledged on Tuesday to make the change of leadership as easy as possible after losing a party room vote to rival Malcolm Turnbull, giving Australia its fourth prime minister in two years.
Sep 15, 2015, 09:19 AM IST
Australian PM-elect Malcolm Turnbull promises to focus on economy
Australian prime minister elect Malcolm Turnbull promised to focus on improving the country`s faltering economy as the public woke up on Tuesday to its fourth leader in two years.
Sep 15, 2015, 05:21 AM IST
Australian PM Abbott, under pressure, dismisses reshuffle rumours
Conservative Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott on Friday took the unusual step of denying rumours of a major cabinet reshuffle aimed at saving his unpopular government, amid growing unease amongst lawmakers from his own party.
Sep 11, 2015, 13:25 PM IST
