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October 19, 2017

Jeremy Corbyn explains Labour’s Brexit plans at EU summit

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has declined to say he would honour the terms of a Brexit deal struck by Theresa May, if he succeeded her at Downing Street. Mr Corbyn was in Brussels at a pre-summit of centre-left European leaders and MEPs in Brussels, meeting three EU Prime Ministers and chief EU Brexit negotiator Michel... Read More

Brexit, Jeremy Corbyn, Theresa May

October 19, 2017

Spain set to block Catalonia’s right to independence

Amidst the ongoing secession uproar between the Spanish government and Catalonia, Spain under Mariano Rajoy has announced it will impose direct rule over Catalonia, after the region’s leaders failed to meet a deadline to withdraw a declaration of independence. The government will trigger article 155 of the constitution, thus empowering it to withdraw Catalonia’s right... Read More

Catalonia, Mariano Rajoy, spain

October 18, 2017

At least three dead, others hospitalised after Maryland shooting

Three fatalities have been recorded with two people seriously injured in a shooting at an office park in Edgewood, Maryland, on Wednesday. The incident occurred at the office of Advanced Granite Solutions shortly before 9 a.m. Major William Davis of the Harford County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to reporters, while adding that the two wounded victims... Read More

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October 18, 2017

Fumes forces relocation of EU leaders submit in Brussels

In a precautionary measure, the EU said Wednesday it is moving this week’s leaders’ summit out of its new headquarters into a neighbouring building following chemical fumes which erupted from the kitchen sickened several people. As a result, staff were compelled to leave the building on Wednesday, in the second incident of its kind in... Read More

Brexit, EU building, Theresa May

October 18, 2017

Clinton warns Trump to stop threatening North Korea with war

Former U.S. Democrats presidential candidate Hillary Clinton on Wednesday warned that threats to start war on the Korean peninsula were “dangerous and short-sighted”, thereby urging the United States to get all parties to the negotiating table. The former Secretary of State equally called on China to take a “more out front role” in enforcing sanctions... Read More

donald trump, Hillary Clinton, Kim Jong Un

October 18, 2017

Game of Thrones’ Lena Headey accuses Weinstein of making sexual advances at her

British born Game of Thrones star, Lena Headey has joined the number of actresses, who have accused disgraced movie producer Harvey Weinstein, of making sexual advances at them. • Her narrative Headey who plays Cersei Lannister in the popular series, posted a series of tweets narrating details of meetings between the two where Weinstein allegedly... Read More

Game of Thrones, Harvey Weinstein, Lena Headey

October 18, 2017

Man behind the “sickening” Somalia bombing was motivated by revenge – Officials

The man behind one of the deadliest bombings in recent history was a soldier whose hometown was destroyed by US Special Forces two months ago, according to officials. Reference: A massive bomb attack hit the busy area of the Somali capital, Mogadishu Saturday killing at least 276 people. It has been described as the worst single explosion in the East African country since... Read More

Mogadishu, Revenge, Somali

October 17, 2017

Dozens killed as U.S. airstrikes hit ISIS camps in Yemen

In one of the over hundred airstrikes against AQAP (Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula), about 50 ISIS fighters were killed in U.S. military airstrikes in Yemen targeting two training camps in the country’s central region, ABC reports. One of the camps gained notoriety last week as the scene of an ISIS training video which... Read More

Isis, U.S., Yemen

October 17, 2017

Journalist Daphne Galizia, who led Panama Papers investigation has been killed in a car bomb

A Maltese investigative journalist, Daphne Caruana Galizia who exposed the Island nation’s links to offshore tax havens through the leaked Panama Papers was killed Monday when a bomb exploded in her car, the Prime Minister said. Galizia, 53, had just driven away from her home in Mosta when the bomb went off, sending the vehicle’s wreckage... Read More

Daphne Caruana Galizia, Joseph Muscat, Panama Papers

October 16, 2017

3 killed as Hurricane Ophelia hits the UK

The Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland are experiencing some of the most extreme weather the island has seen in decades following the wrath of Hurricane Ophelia, according to Daily Mail. As a result, schools and hospitals are closed, many public transport and aviation services have ceased operations and the army has been sent to... Read More

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October 16, 2017

British actress, Anthony Lysette accuses Weinstein of rape

Harvey Weinstein’s image has been dented further following British actor, Lysette Anthony’s fresh allegation of rape attack in her London home in the late 1980s by the movie producer. • The story so far Lysette in an interview with the Sunday Times, said she reported the rape allegations to police in London last week and... Read More

Anthony Lysette, Harvey Weinstein, Sexual assault

October 16, 2017

Shadia Bseiso becomes first Arab woman in WWE

World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. signed its first female performer from the Arab world Sunday, pulling down cultural prohibitions. According to Eyewitness News, a Jordanian versed in jiu-jitsu, Shadia Bseiso dreams of encouraging more Arab women to take up sports – and of one day maybe even crashing a metal chair over WWE mega-star, John Cena. “Female athletes... Read More

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October 16, 2017

Brexit: Theresa May to meet EU Chiefs in Brussels

In what seems like a move to appease the warring faction and break the impasse over Brexit negotiations, British PM, Theresa May will make an unannounced trip to Brussels today to meet the key players negotiating Britain’s exit from the EU. Sky News reports that the Prime Minister will accompany Brexit Secretary David Davis on... Read More

David Davis, Michel Barnier, Theresa May

October 16, 2017

President Macron set to strip Harvey Weinstein of prestigious French honour

In a latest development on the Harvey Weinstein sexual scandal, France President, Emmanuel Macron has requested relevant authorities to strip the disgraced movie producer of his highly coveted Légion d ’Honneur award. The French leader made the announcement in a televised interview on Sunday night, as part of his effort to give a sound explanation... Read More

Emmanuel Macron, Harvey Weinstein, Légion d'Honneur

October 13, 2017

Amazon studio chief, Roy Price suspended for ignoring sexual assault claims against Weinstein

In a latest development arising from the Harvey Weinstein sex scandal, Amazon Studios chief Roy Price has been suspended amid claims he “ignored” allegations the disgraced veteran producer raped actress Rose McGowan. McGowan allegations comes as Price faces a separate allegation from producer Isa Hackett, who claims the Amazon Studio chief inappropriately propositioned her in... Read More

amazon, Harvey Weinstein, Roy Price

October 13, 2017

Death toll increases as North California wildfire lingers

The initial report of 10 fatalities has leaped to 31, following the massive wildfires which began on Tuesday evening and continues to sweep through multiple counties in North California and has damaged thousands of homes, businesses and other buildings, ABC News reports. The tragic casualties and devastation According to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection,... Read More

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October 13, 2017

2 officers dead, others hospitalised following a prison break attempt in North Carolina

Officials have confirmed that two prison employees were killed and 10 others severely injured following an attempted prison break in North Carolina, ABC News reports. A dispatcher at the Pasquotank County Sheriff’s Office revealed that the incident occurred Thursday afternoon at the Pasquotank Correctional Institute in Elizabeth City. North Carolina Department of Public Safety equally disclosed... Read More

Justin Smith, North Carolina, Veronica Darren

October 12, 2017

Following U.S. footsteps, Israel withdraws from UNESCO

Following the United States withdrawal, Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu Thursday, said his country would withdraw its membership from UNESCO. “Netanyahu instructed the Foreign Ministry to prepare Israel’s withdrawal from the organisation in parallel with the U.S.,’’ the prime minister’s office said. Netanyahu in a statement praised the U.S. decision earlier Thursday to pull out... Read More

Benjamin Netanyahu, israel, UNESCO, united states

October 12, 2017

Fifth round of Brexit negotiations hits the wall

Following the conclusion of the fifth round of talks in Brussels on Thursday, The European Union said talks hit another deadlock over the financial obligations of the UK upon exiting the bloc, thus increasing the chances of a messy departure as time runs out to clinch a deal. • Defense from both sides EU’s chief... Read More

Brexit, David Davis, Michel Barnier

October 12, 2017

U.S. to pull out of UNESCO

The United States Thursday, announced that it is to withdraw from the United Nations Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), accusing the body of “anti-Israel bias.” According to AFP, State Department spokeswoman, Heather Nauert said Washington would establish an “observer mission” to replace its representation at the Paris-based agency. The move, which could be announced as... Read More

Heather Nauert, United Nations Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), united states

October 12, 2017

Sexual assault: Weinstein begs for second chance

Speaking to photographers outside his daughter’s house in West Hollywood, disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein has said he is “not doing okay” as he left Los Angeles to board a private jet reportedly headed for a rehab in Arizona, Sky News reports. • The plea for a second chance The Oscar-winning film producer said, “I’m... Read More

Georgina Chapman, Harvey Weinstein, sex scandal

October 11, 2017

Trump plans working visit to the UK in early 2018

According to the London Evening Standard newspaper, U.S. President Donald Trump will make a working visit to Britain in early 2018, with a full state visit to follow subsequently on an unspecified date. However, Prime Minister Theresa May’s office declined to comment on the visit, but said its position on the state visit had not... Read More

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October 11, 2017

Chancellor Hammond slams Brexiteer’s impatience over no-deal divorce fund

Exchequer Chancellor, Philip Hammond has slammed backbench Tory MPs calling for him to spend billions on planning for a ‘no-deal’ EU divorce. • The Chancellor preaches calmness In a message targeted at the excessively anxious Brexiteers, he claimed no contingency cash would be committed “earlier than necessary just to make some point”. “The point I... Read More

Brexit, EU, Philip Hammond

October 11, 2017

Grenfell Tower survivors to be granted permanent residency

Former residents of the west London tower block, ‘Grenfell Tower’ where around 80 people died in a fire that gutted the building earlier in June, will be granted the opportunity to extend their leave to remain in Britain for up to five years, Government has announced. They will thereafter apply for a permanent residency. The... Read More

Brandon Lewis, Grenfell Tower, London

October 11, 2017

The Thread: “He came over to me and groped my privates” | Terry Crews, Hollywood and the Harvey Weinstein sickness

Oscar winning film producer, Harvey Weinstein is on the ropes for raping three women and assaulting several others over the course of his career. Angelina Jolie, Gwyneth Paltrow, Asia Argento and Lucia Stoller are part of the several others. Harvey Weinstein has already been fired from his job and has lost his wife over these... Read More

Harvey Weinstein, hollywood., rape, Sexual assault, Terry Crews

October 11, 2017

“I think everyone needs to stop” | Actress Lindsay Lohan defends disgraced Weinstein

31-year old actress, Lindsay Lohan has defended disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein in the face of multiple sexual harassment allegations, calling for people to cut him some slack. Lohan expressed her empathy for Weinstein, claiming he has never acted inappropriately towards her, and thereby encouraged his wife Georgina Chapman to support him. [Read Also] Harvey Weinstein’s wife... Read More

Georgina Chapman, Harvey Weinstein, Lindsay Lohan

October 11, 2017

Harvey Weinstein’s wife leaves over multiple sexual allegations

Georgina Chapman, wife of embattled American film producer and former studio executive Harvey Weinstein says she is leaving him in the wake of numerous allegations of sexual harassment from actresses. • Georgina’s resolve 41-year-old Georgina who is a fashion designer said Weinstein’s actions were “unforgivable”. Georgina told People magazine, “My heart breaks for all the... Read More

Georgina Chapman, Harvey Weinstein, sex scandal

October 10, 2017

Another Hurricane expected as tropical storm “Ophelia” strengthens

While Puerto Rico still suffers from the aftermath of Hurricane Maria and some sections of Alabama, Louisiana and Tennessee navigating through Hurricane Nate, though with a moderate expression, another Tropical Storm “Ophelia” is expected to strengthen to a hurricane as it roars over the Atlantic. The storm positions about 790 miles (1,270 kilometers) west-southwest of... Read More

Atlantic, Hurricane Ophelia, NHC

October 10, 2017

North Korea reportedly steals documents revealing US-South Korea plan to ‘decapitate’ Kim Jong Un

According to South Korean news agency Yonhap which cited a statement by Democratic Party Rep. Lee Cheol-hee, North Korean hackers have reportedly stolen a large amount of classified military documents, which includes a South Korean and U.S. plan to “decapitate” North Korea’s leadership. • Cheol-Hee’s revelation The news agency quoted Cheol-Hee saying the hackers broke... Read More

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October 10, 2017

North Korea could test new missiles in October – Expert

Two dates “Oct. 10 and Oct. 18” which connotes two important political events have being forecasted to possibly birth new missile tests by North Korea, CNBC reports. The events, the 72nd anniversary of North Korea’s ruling Workers Party and China’s 19th Party Congress are two incredibly major events that could invoke some kind of provocation... Read More

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