Daily Archives: Nov 20, 2016
Nicolas Sarkozy Admits Defeat in Presidential Primary
France’s former President Nicolas Sarkozy has been knocked out of the first round of the conservatives’ primary to choose the presidential candidate of the...
Angela Merkel to Run for Fourth Term in Office
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has announced that she will run for a fourth term in office. Speaking at a meeting of her Christian Democratic Union...
India Train Derailment Death Toll Rises to 115
According to Indian police, the death toll following the derailment of a train in Uttar Pradesh state has reached at least 115, with more...
Mike Pence Confirms Mitt Romney Is Considered for Secretary of State
Mike Pence has confirmed that Donald Trump is considering Mitt Romney for the post of secretary of state, among others. The VP-elect’s statement, in a...India Train Derailment Kills at Least 100 Near Kanpur
At least 100 people are reported dead following the derailment of a train in India's northern Uttar Pradesh state, with more than 150 injured,...
Choi Soon-sil Scandal: President Park Geun-hye Had Role in Corruption Scandal
According to South Korean prosecutors, President Park Geun-hye had a "considerable" role in a corruption scandal involving her close confidante Choi Soon-sil. Speaking after Choi...
Donald Trump Meets with Fierce Critic Mitt Romney
Donald Trump has met Mitt Romney, with reports suggesting he may be considered for secretary of state. Mitt Romney was one of Donald Trump’s fiercest...