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September 5, 2017

Japan plans evacuation of its citizens in South Korea amidst nuclear threats

Japan is planning a possible mass evacuation of its citizens in South Korea due to brewing tensions which continues to rise amid threats of nuclear war with North Korea, FOX News reports. The Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe said, “There is a possibility of further provocations. We need to remain extremely vigilant and do everything we... Read More

North Korea, Shinzo Abe, south korea

September 5, 2017

You are begging for war – UN Ambassador warns North Korea

A top American diplomat has warned North Korea it is “begging for war” and urged the UN security council to impose the toughest sanctions possible on the North regime, according to the Guardian. The statement made by Nikki Haley, the US ambassador to the United Nations, followed Donald Trump’s phone discussion with South Korean president... Read More

Nikki Haley, North Korea, UN

September 5, 2017

After Harvey, another Hurricane set to besiege the US

The Caribbean has been forced to declare a State of emergency over another potential devastating Hurricane “Hurricane Irma”, growing into a category 4 storm and has been forecasted to begin buffeting the Caribbean on Tuesday. According to the Guardian, the storm on Monday night had maximum winds of 130mph (215km/h), but the United States National... Read More

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September 5, 2017

Fact Check: Jeff Sessions’ has it all mixed up on crime rate in the US

President Trump – Potus 45- is known globally for one thing: a penchant for prevarication. Be it dressed up as embellishment, alternative facts, myths, or outright lying, Trump is notorious for his reliance on equivocation to get his point across. It turns out, there’s another person Trump may have influenced in this regard, and he’s... Read More

America, donald trump, fact check, Jeff Sessions, justice department, US Violent Crime Rate

September 4, 2017

North Korea could cripple the US economy with an EMP attack – Analyst

North Korea is poised to deliver a devastating blow to the United States’ economy with successive high-tech electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attacks, which would plunge the world into chaos. It should be noted that, North Korea has long boasted about its ability to smack down the United State’s financial systems and transport networks with a series... Read More

Electromagnetic pulse, North Korea, united states

September 4, 2017

British politicians blasts Barnier over defaming comments

The EU’s chief negotiator is facing vehement opposition from British politicians following a defaming insinuation he made over the weekend which has raised questions about his approach from some inside the Brussels caucus, UK Express reports. Mr Barnier at a conference in Italy told reporters that it was his job to “teach the British people... Read More

Brexit, David Davis, Michel Barnier

September 4, 2017

Prince William and wife, Kate expecting third child

Kensington Palace has announced that heir apparent, Prince William and his wife, the Duchess of Cambridge, are expecting their third child. The announcement came as a surprise owing to little or no indication suggesting that the mother of two, the former Kate Middleton, was pregnant. According to the release from the palace, “The queen and... Read More

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September 4, 2017

South Korea detects another imminent missile strike by North Korea

According to officials, South Korea has detected that North Korea is continuing on its unrelenting resolve at ensuring a nuclear power house by preparing for a possible Intercontinental Ballistic Missile launch – a move which will certainly hit the polity harder following Kim Jong-un’s sixth conducted and most powerful nuclear detonation yesterday, Bloomberg reports. Acting... Read More

donald trump, North Korea, south korea

September 4, 2017

South Korea sends fierce missile test warning to North Korea

Following U.S. Defense Secretary, James Mattis’ warnings of a “massive military response” to North Korea, South Korea’s military has at the early hours of this morning fired missiles into the sea to simulate an attack on the North’s main nuclear test site barely a day after the North regime detonated its largest ever nuclear test... Read More

North Korea, Nuclear missile, south korea

September 3, 2017

UN reacts to N’Korea’s ‘successful’ test of hydrogen bomb, says its regrettable

The head of the United Nations atomic watchdog Sunday, said North Korea’s latest nuclear test is “extremely regrettable” and violates the international community’s repeated demands. “Today’s nuclear test by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) is an extremely regrettable act,” International Atomic Energy Agency head Yukiya Amano said in a statement. “This new test,... Read More

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September 1, 2017

Obama’s 2018 expenses will cost American taxpayers $1.1million

Report from Congressional Research Service memo has revealed that Former President Barack Obama will cost America taxpayers an alarming $1,153,000 next year. That amount makes Obama’s expenses an all time highest of the five living ex-presidents, the Washington Times exposed. The budget provision enshrined in the Former Presidents Act, which became law in 1958, furnishes... Read More

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September 1, 2017

Brexit: UK must not settle down for EU blackmail – British Trade Secretary

International Trade Secretary, Liam Fox has charged the UK not to allow itself to be “blackmailed” by the EU over its Brexit settlement bill in order to start trade talks. According to the BBC, Fox argued that a bad Brexit deal would damage both British and European companies. “Businesses have become impatient with the slow... Read More

Brexit, Liam Fox, united kingdom

August 31, 2017

No decisive progress on key Brexit issues – EU’s chief negotiator

Michel Barnier, EU’s chief Brexit negotiator, has revealed there is “no decisive progress” on cogent issues in talks with the UK, thus, putting him at odds with his British counterpart, Brexit secretary, secretary, David Davis, according to the Guardian UK. The third round of exit talks in Brussels which could be adjudged tense as Barnier was... Read More

Brexit, David Davis, Michel Barnier

August 31, 2017

Congress to provide relief to #HurricaneHarvey victims – Texas rep

A Republican Texas lawmaker, Michael Burgess has predicted that starting from next week, Congress would deliver financial relief to the flood-ravaged areas of his state in three tranches. When asked how Congress will respond to Hurricane Harvey, Burgess told CNN that, “There will be some immediate help that will likely come as early as early... Read More

Congress, Michael Burgess, Texas

August 31, 2017

Trapped #HurricaneHarvey victims get surprising pizza deliveries

As Hurricane Harvey gradually recedes along the Houston area, a new surprising act of humanity sprung up. Flood victims stranded in their homes got served with pizzas delivered by kayak. Pizza Hut manager, Shayda Willison and her crew prepared over 120 pizzas upon hearing about people trapped in their homes because of extreme flooding resulting... Read More

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August 31, 2017

French magazine, Charlie Hebdo mocks Texas Hurricane victims

French controversial magazine, Charlie Hebdo has on its new cover curated a statement which appears to mock Texans, by depicting them as neo-Nazis caught in the deluge of tropical storm Harvey. According to New York Post, the word on the cover means “Drowned All the Neo-Nazis of Texas”, and was accompanied by an illustration showing... Read More

Charlie Hebdo, Nazis, Texas

August 31, 2017

Theresa May plans to remain Prime Minister for “long term”

British Prime Minister, Theresa May has stated her desire to lead the Conservatives into the next general election, saying she intends to remain in power “for the long term”, BBC reports. Mrs May while speaking in her second-day visit to Japan, said her job surpasses just delivering Brexit but to define the UK’s place in... Read More

Boris Johnson, Brexit, Theresa May

August 31, 2017

UK Foreign Secretary, Boris Johnson visits Maiduguri to extend support to Boko Haram victims

The UK foreign secretary, Boris Johnson, and international development secretary Priti Patel have embarked on a journey to the heart of the Boko Haram uprising in Nigeria to express solidarity with the fight to end the activities of the jihadists, the Guardian reports. Arriving in Nigeria, the two ministers proceeded to Maiduguri, the capital of... Read More

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August 31, 2017

Texans unite to confront #HurricaneHarvey disaster and rescue victims

The devastating Hurricane Harvey which is currently ravaging the vast Texas community will surely go down in history as a moment to remember. With several people trapped and thousands chased from their respective houses, Harvey is surely a disaster not to celebrate about. The tropical storm has gradually turned into a moment of unity, openness, and... Read More

Hurricane Harvey, Stephanie Mata, Texas

August 30, 2017

Brexit receives boost as Danish ambassador backs UK against the EU

The Danish ambassador to the United Kingdom has promised he would help Britain to exit the EU in “an orderly fashion”. He argued that the Brexit vote was “legitimate” and “democratic” and must be respected. The ambassador, Mr. Claus Grube, though dismissed the “wishful thinking” over the ease of leaving the EU during the Brexit... Read More

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August 30, 2017

#HurricaneHarvey forces US largest refinery to shutdown

A US refinery Port Arthur, adjudged to be the Nation’s largest oil refinery is shutting down as Hurricane Harvey dents more devastation, CNN reports. Motiva announced in a statement that it has started shutting its refinery in response to unending local flooding conditions. The plant won’t open until flood waters recede – it said. Earlier on, Motiva... Read More

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August 29, 2017

The Thread: “Apparently he can’t afford compassion” | Twitter blasts Pastor Joel Osteen

Pastor Joel Osteen who runs Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas is taking fire on Twitter for withholding charity to flood victims in his state. Hurricane Harvey rolled into Texas on Friday night and proceeded to dump more than 40 inches of rain on Texas, turning Houston roads into “raging rivers”. The Governor of Texas said... Read More

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August 29, 2017

Hillary Clinton hits the road to share her campaign memories

by Adedotun Michael Hillary Clinton is taking to the road to project her new book. The book tour includes notable locations she’s been accused of neglecting during her presidential campaign, CNN reports. The initial stops on the former Democrats Presidential candidate’s book tour, dubbed “Hillary Clinton Live” were released yesterday. The tour which will... Read More

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August 29, 2017

EU negotiator, Barnier continues talks with UK Brexit Secretary, Davis

by Adedotun Michael Michel Barnier appeared unimpressed with policy papers the UK has published this month which sets out details and options on issues surrounding Britain’s actual departure from the Europian Union (EU) and future relations with the bloc, the UK Express reports. The EU’s chief negotiator insisted Britain’s position on key divorce issues... Read More

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August 28, 2017

Brexit negotiations resume as British Secretary meets EU counterpart

by Adedotun Michael Brexit negotiations have resumed today as Britain’s Brexit Secretary David Davis held a joint press conference with Michel Barnier, the EU’s chief negotiator, in Brussels at exactly 4 pm today. According to Express UK, the new round of negotiations is believed to traverse key issues including citizens’ rights and the UK’s... Read More

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August 28, 2017

Macron faces a difficult week with EU policy move

On the heels of a plummeting ratings at home, French President, Emmanuel Macron will lay out his foreign policy vision this week despite efforts of such on the international stage which has yet to produce results. The President today welcomes his counterpart from Chad, Niger and Libya as well as leaders of Germany, Spain and... Read More

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August 28, 2017

Brigitte Macron’s interview records huge sales for Elle magazine

by Adedotun Michael French women’s magazine Elle has sold a record number of copies – thanks to cover star and ‘first lady’ Brigitte Macron, according to The Local. Ms. Macron has ignited a huge sale for French women’s magazine “Elle” with her first interview with the outfit. According to Le Journal du Dimanche, the interview featured... Read More

Brigitte Macron, Elle Magazine, Interview

August 25, 2017

You are arrogant and inexperienced, Poland Prime Minister blasts Macron

by Adedotun Michael Emmanuel Macron’s motive of touring some less rich Eastern European states to seek an amendment to the EU’s so-called Posted Workers Directive rule is not turning out has planned despite having backups from Germany and Austria, the UK Telegraph reports. The proposal has ramped up tensions between Mr Macron and the Polish... Read More

Beata Szydło, Emmanuel Macron, EU, Poland Minister

August 25, 2017

Emmanuel Macron spends €26,000 on make up in three months

by Adedotun Michael It is so unbelieving to hear that, French President, Emmanuel Macron has spent €26,000 (£24,000) on makeup in his first three months in the saddle. The alarming details According to Le Point, the personal makeup artist – referred to only as Natacha M, put in two bills, one for €10,000 and another... Read More

€26000, Emmanuel Macron, makeup

August 24, 2017

Charlottesville: White supremacist, Christopher Cantwell surrenders to police

by Adedotun Michael Christopher Cantwell, one of those who participated in the White supremacists rally which took place in Charlottesville, Virginia has surrendered to the police. Cantwell gained prominence when he featured in a Vice documentary about the rally. Police at the University of Virginia, where the rally held on August 11, had issued warrants... Read More

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