Two democratically elected Hong Kong lawmakers have been barred from taking office by Beijing. Yau Wai-ching and Sixtus “Baggio” Leung, who represent the Youngspiration political party, won seats in September elections to Hong Kong’s Legislative Council (LegCo). The pro-independence elected lawmakers have refused to pledge allegiance to Beijing when being sworn in. After using a… Continue reading Beijing Bars Hong Kong Lawmakers from Taking Office
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Diane is a perfectionist. She enjoys searching the internet for the hottest events from around the world and writing an article about it. The details matter to her, so she makes sure the information is easy to read and understand. She likes traveling and history, especially ancient history. Being a very sociable person she has a blast having barbeque with family and friends.
FBI Clears Hillary Clinton In New E-mail Investigation
FBI Director James Comey says the bureau has found no evidence of criminality in a new batch of Hillary Clinton emails. In a letter to congressmen, he said the agency had finished its review and found nothing to alter its original conclusion. In July, James Comey said Hillary Clinton had been careless but not criminal… Continue reading FBI Clears Hillary Clinton In New E-mail Investigation
South Korea: Two Arrest Warants Issued for President Park Geun-hye’s Aides
As part of an investigation into government corruption, South Korean prosecutors have issued arrest warrants for two former aides of President Park Geun-hye. Her former senior secretary for policy Ahn Jong-beom, and private secretary Jung Ho-sung, are wanted in relation to charges of fraud and abuse of power. President Park Geun-hye has so far refused… Continue reading South Korea: Two Arrest Warants Issued for President Park Geun-hye’s Aides
Donald Trump Taken Off Stage by Secret Service At Nevada Rally
Republican nominee Donald Trump was rushed off the stage by Secret Service during a rally in Reno, Nevada, when a man appeared to rush the stage. Donald Trump noticed a protestor in the crowd and told event security to remove him. Security personnel ran to the stage and grabbed him by the shoulders and rushed… Continue reading Donald Trump Taken Off Stage by Secret Service At Nevada Rally
Donald Trump to Target Democratic Strongholds Pennsylvania, Michigan and Minnesota
Donald Trump has announced he is going to target states seen as Democratic strongholds in the last two days before the Election Day. The Republican nominee will visit Pennsylvania, Michigan and also Minnesota, which has not gone Republican since 1972. Donald Trump started off a four-state swing on November 5 in Florida, where rival Hillary… Continue reading Donald Trump to Target Democratic Strongholds Pennsylvania, Michigan and Minnesota
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump Target Florida
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are both campaigning in Florida, a key battleground state that could tip November 8 presidential election. Florida is the largest swing state and is seen as a must-win for Donald Trump. Donald Trump will later fly to North Carolina before heading west to Nevada. Opinion polls in recent days have… Continue reading Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump Target Florida
Donald Trump Gains Support In Latest Opinion Polls
Donald Trump’s momentum in latest opinion polls forced Hillary Clinton to campaign in states that had been considered safe for the Democrats. Both teams are now concentrating more on getting their supporters to vote, rather than swaying those undecided. Thirty-seven million early ballots have already been cast. Meanwhile, authorities say they are assessing the credibility… Continue reading Donald Trump Gains Support In Latest Opinion Polls
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump Renew Attacks On Each Other’s Fitness for Office
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have reiterated attacks on each other’s fitness for office as polls suggest the race for the White House is tightening. The Democratic candidate – who has seen her national opinion poll lead shrink in recent days – targeted her Republican rival’s temperament and attitude to women. Donald Trump said Hillary… Continue reading Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump Renew Attacks On Each Other’s Fitness for Office
Melania Trump Gives Her First Campaign Speech since GOP Convention
Melania Trump gave her first campaign speech since the Republican Convention. The aspiring First Lady talked about her appreciation of America, her early days in Slovenia and her husband, Donald Trump. If Donald Trump wins the presidency, Melania will be the first foreign-born first lady in 187 years. She spoke in Berwyn, a Philadelphia suburb.… Continue reading Melania Trump Gives Her First Campaign Speech since GOP Convention
Barack Obama Says Donald Trump Is a Threat to Civil Rights
Barack Obama has urged Democrats of all ethnic backgrounds to get out and vote for Hillary Clinton, warning that the fate of the US – and the world – is at stake. The president said Donald Trump was a threat to hard-earned civil rights. Barack Obama was speaking at a rally in North Carolina. Donald… Continue reading Barack Obama Says Donald Trump Is a Threat to Civil Rights
Hillary Clinton Labels Donald Trump A Bully for Treatment of Alicia Machado
Hillary Clinton has labeled rival Donald Trump a “bully” for criticizing women for their looks. Speaking at a Florida rally, the Democratic nominee said Donald Trump had a 30-year history of “demeaning, degrading, insulting and assaulting” women. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has branded Hillary Clinton “corrupt” and said she would “destroy American healthcare forever”. Donald Trump… Continue reading Hillary Clinton Labels Donald Trump A Bully for Treatment of Alicia Machado
Venezuela Opposition Drops Symbolic Trial of President Nicolas Maduro
Venezuela’s parliament has delayed the symbolic trial of President Nicolas Maduro, which was due to take place on November 1. Henry Ramos Allup, the speaker for the opposition-dominated National Assembly, said the decision was aimed at easing the country’s political crisis. An opposition march on the presidential palace planned for November 3 has also been… Continue reading Venezuela Opposition Drops Symbolic Trial of President Nicolas Maduro
FBI Releases Documents on Bill Clinton’s Pardon of Marc Rich
The FBI has released 129 pages of documents related to a 2001 investigation into then-President Bill Clinton’s controversial pardon of Democratic donor and financier Marc Rich. According to NBC News, the release reportedly comes in response to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) submitted to the FBI. The investigation was closed in 2005. The documents… Continue reading FBI Releases Documents on Bill Clinton’s Pardon of Marc Rich
Donald Trump Leads Hillary Clinton For First Time Since May In ABC Poll
In the latest ABC News/Washington Post tracking poll, produced for ABC by Langer Research Associates, Hillary Clinton is now one point behind Donald Trump, for the first time since May. In the latest results, 46% of likely voters support Donald Trump, and 45% are for Hillary Clinton. With the data taken to a decimal place… Continue reading Donald Trump Leads Hillary Clinton For First Time Since May In ABC Poll
Variety Announces Support for Hillary Clinton
Variety is backing Hillary Clinton in its first ever presidential endorsement in 111 years. In its endorsement statement, Variety said: “We believe that Clinton is not only the best candidate for the job, but the only candidate. “The time has come to elect our first female president. Women, young and old, are ready to have… Continue reading Variety Announces Support for Hillary Clinton
Hillary Clinton’s Campaign Criticizes James Comey’s Double Standards
Hillary Clinton’s camp has blasted FBI Director James Comey for “blatant double standards” over the new inquiry into the Democratic candidate’s email use. The comments came after media reports that James Comey had urged against publicly accusing Russia of interfering in the US election, including alleged email hacking. James Comey’s concern about releasing the information… Continue reading Hillary Clinton’s Campaign Criticizes James Comey’s Double Standards
South Korea: Choi Soon-sil Detained Without Warrant
Choi Soon-sil, who is at the center of a political scandal threatening South Korean President Park Geun-hye, has been detained. The woman, a long-time friend of President Park Geun-hye, is accused of influence peddling and interfering in state affairs. Prosecutors have 48 hours since Choi Soon-sil’s detention on October 31 to decide if they will… Continue reading South Korea: Choi Soon-sil Detained Without Warrant
Venezuela Opposition Meets Nicolas Maduro amid Political Crisis
Venezuela’s opposition parties and the government are meeting for the first time this year to try to resolve the country’s deep political crisis. President Nicolas Maduro is attending the talks, which are being supervised by a Vatican envoy and other mediators. Opposition is demanding a referendum be allowed to take place on whether Nicolas Maduro… Continue reading Venezuela Opposition Meets Nicolas Maduro amid Political Crisis
Harry Reid: James Comey May Have Violated Hatch Act
Harry Reid, the Democratic leader in the Senate, says FBI director James Comey may have broken the law by revealing the bureau was investigating emails possibly linked to Hillary Clinton. He accused James Comey of violating an act which bars officials from influencing an election. News of the FBI inquiry comes less than two weeks… Continue reading Harry Reid: James Comey May Have Violated Hatch Act
Moldova Elections 2016: Second Round between Igor Dodon and Maia Sandu
Moldova’s presidential election will go to a run-off on November 13 after pro-Russian candidate Igor Dodon narrowly failed to secure a majority of votes. With almost all ballots counted, Igor Dodon won 48.5%. His closest rival, pro-European candidate Maia Sandu, has 38.2%. Igor Dodon needed at least 51% to avoid a second round. October 30… Continue reading Moldova Elections 2016: Second Round between Igor Dodon and Maia Sandu
Italy Earthquake: New 7.1-Magnitude Tremor Strikes Near Norcia
A new strong earthquake has hit central Italy on October 30, Reuters reports citing the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and local broadcasters. The 7.1-magnitude earthquake strikes near of Norcia, 100 miles from capital Rome. This comes only three days after two more tremors shook the region on October 26, leaving villages partly destroyed. There… Continue reading Italy Earthquake: New 7.1-Magnitude Tremor Strikes Near Norcia
Metropolitan Opera Evacuated After Human Ashes Sprinkled Into Orchestra
Metropolitan Opera in New York halted an afternoon performance after an audience member sprinkled what is suspected to be cremated ashes on to the orchestra. The incident happened during an intermission of Guillaume Tell, prompting anti-terror units to enter the Lincoln Center venue. Some of those attending said a man told them he was there… Continue reading Metropolitan Opera Evacuated After Human Ashes Sprinkled Into Orchestra
Hillary Clinton’s Campaign Challenges FBI over New Email Investigation
Hillary Clinton’s campaign team has condemned the FBI’s decision to brief lawmakers on a new inquiry into the Democratic candidate’s email use. On October 28, FBI Director James Comey informed Congress of the move in a letter, 11 days before the election. Hillary Clinton told supporters the move was “unprecedented” and “deeply troubling”. However, Donald… Continue reading Hillary Clinton’s Campaign Challenges FBI over New Email Investigation
Choi Soon-sil Scandal: South Korea’s President Park Geun-hye Urged to Resign
Thousands of South Koreans have rallied in Seoul on October 29, demanding the resignation of President Park Geun-hye. The protest comes after Park Geun-hye ordered 10 of her senior advisers to quit after admitting she had allowed an old friend to edit political speeches. Choi Soon-sil, who holds no government job, is also suspected of… Continue reading Choi Soon-sil Scandal: South Korea’s President Park Geun-hye Urged to Resign
Hillary Clinton Says She Is Confident over New FBI Investigation
Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton says she is “confident” a new FBI probe linked to her emails will not change its original finding that she should not be prosecuted. She called on the FBI director to explain the new inquiry to the American people. James Comey earlier said the FBI was looking into newly found messages.… Continue reading Hillary Clinton Says She Is Confident over New FBI Investigation