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UPDATE: 7.1 magnitude earthquake kills at least 226 people in Mexico
A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit central Mexico on Tuesday the same day slated for the anniversary of the 1985 8.0 quake which claimed thousands of lives and also making…
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Trump revels in first #UNGA speech
US President Donald Trump can't withhold his happiness and satisfaction over his first address at the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Tuesday. Trump through the address spoke…
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Trump trolls 2017 Emmy Awards ratings
President Donald Trump late Tuesday night tweeted to shade the Emmys 2017 ratings held on Sunday night where host Stephen Colbert and erstwhile White House press secretary, Sean Spicer made…
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Powerful earthquake hits Mexico
A strong earthquake rocked central Mexico on Tuesday, resulting into a deep shaking of swings of buildings in the capital, unbelievably on the anniversary of a 1985 quake that did…
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Iranian regime sponsoring terrorism | 4 key issues Trump addressed in his #UNGA speech
US President Donald Trump earlier today gave his first UN address at the 72nd General Assembly in New York. Trump’s speech which a Senior administration official described as “deeply philosophical…
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Trump declares emergency in Puerto Rico over Hurricane Maria
In the wake of Hurricane Maria, President Trump Tuesday declared an emergency in Puerto Rico after the Hurricane made landfall. The White House through a tweet wrote, “President Donald J. Trump Approves…
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Why the UN must ensure global peace – Trump
President Donald Trump this afternoon delivered his first address before world leaders at the 72nd UN General Assembly in New York. Trump among many other issues emphasised the need to…
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White House rejects report showing positive impact of refugees
White House officials have reportedly rejected a study carried out by the Department of Health and Human Services about the positive economic impacts of refugees in the U.S., New York…
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France President, Macron cuts public spending to lowest rate in 10 years
Following his promise of a renewed and transformed French economy during the campaigns, President Emmanuel Macron’s administration has planned to cut French public spending to its lowest level since the…
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Trump campaign manager, Manafort wiretapped for investigations
Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort who is at the centre of special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia probe has been reported to have been wiretapped by U.S. government investigators both…
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Trump Jr., Kellyanne Conway drop Secret Service protection
Donald Trump Jr., his wife Vanessa Trump, and White House Counselor Kellyanne Conway are dropping Secret Service protection. According to Fox news, Trump Jr’s decision borders on his wish to have more…
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Pentagon reporters berate lack of access to Defense Secretary Mattis
Pentagon reporters are voicing their grievances with the decreased access to Defense Secretary James Mattis, Politico reports. Since Mattis took reign of the Department reporters say they have encountered a reduction in…
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Protesters confront Pelosi in San Francisco over DACA
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi was at the receiving end of a huge confrontation by angry protesters in San Francisco on Monday for tentatively signing a deal with President Trump…
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This is Ivanka Trump’s mission at the UN General Assembly
Ivanka Trump is among the US delegates led by her father President Donald Trump to the 72nd United Nations General Assembly in New York. • Her mission in New York…
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Trump meets Macron for bilateral discussions in New York
As part of bilateral discussions with various world leaders as disclosed by the White House on Monday in the wake of the 72nd United Nations General Assembly in New York,…
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Trump calls for political freedom in Venezuela
US President Donald Trump hosted Latin American leaders to a dinner on Monday night in New York on the sides if the 72nd United Nations General Assembly. The dinner was…
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Trump, Netanyahu meet in New York for bilateral discussions
As world leaders gather in New York for the UN 72nd general assembly, US President Donald Trump and his Israel counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu have engaged in a bilateral meeting to…
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President Trump leads US delegates to UN general assembly
The White House has disclosed that, President Donald J. Trump will lead the United States’ delegation to the 72nd United Nations General Assembly in New York City this week. The…
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Actor Zach Braff slams Sean Spicer for Emmy 2017 comments
Hollywood actor, Zach Braff has slammed former White House press secretary Sean Spicer after he made a surprise appearance at the Emmy Awards late Sunday. "I'm not ready to laugh…
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Sean Spicer mocks Trump in surprise appearance at Emmys 2017
Emmys 2017 took an unpredictable turn when former White House Press Secretary, Sean Spicer made a surprising appearance at the end of Stephen Colbert's opening monologue, only to bite his…
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Trump’s lawyers battle over cooperating with special counsel, Mueller
President Trump’s lawyers are battling over the the extent of Trump’s cooperation with special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation, The New York Times report. According to a Times source, Trump’s…
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Trump labels Sanders’ healthcare plan “a curse on the US.”
President Trump has once again slammed Congressional Republicans for failing to repeal the Obamacare health plan nor provide a suitable alternative health care policy for Americans. Trump claimed the inability…
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Jeff Sessions tendered his resignation letter to Trump in May
Attorney General Jeff Sessions had sent President Trump his resignation letter earlier in May following Trump’s harsh rebuke on him during a meeting in the Oval Office, according to New…
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Hillary Clinton calls for the elimination of the Electoral College
Former Democrats Presidential candidate in the 2016 election, Hillary Clinton has called for the elimination of the long standing election guiding policy of “Electoral College”. The former Secretary of State…
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Former White House official, Gorka commends Trump’s meeting with Democrats
Former White House aide Sebastian Gorka has on Thursday expressed his satisfaction with President Trump’s last night’s dinner with Democratic lawmakers. He says the President’s move suggests he is serious…
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Biden says Trump’s actions as President undermining the U.S.
After being away from public eyes of the media since leaving office in January, Former Vice President Joe Biden has resurfaced in an unusual manner. In an op-ed for The…
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Trump, Melania leave for Florida to inspect effect of Hurricane Irma
Just like he disclosed on Wednesday, President Trump is on his way to Florida alongside wife and First Lady, Melania Trump to inspect and encourage the ongoing efforts of relief…
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Trump expresses empathy towards Dreamers
Even though he phased out the DACA program and recently rebuffed claims of a deal without border security from Democrats leaders, President Trump appears to have a reserved empathetic feeling…
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Trump rebuffs Democrats claim of a DACA deal
President Donald Trump has rebuffed claims by Democrats leaders that a deal about Dreamers was reached last night at a dinner between both parties. President Trump met with Senate minority…
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US Treasury Secretary, Mnuchin requested Military aircraft for honeymoon
Following his marriage to Scottish actress Louise Linton in June, Steven Mnuchin, US Treasury secretary, inquired about the use of a military aircraft to go on honeymoon to Scotland, France…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy