Donald Trump Appears to Hint at Hillary Clinton’s Assassination for Second Time

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Donald Trump is facing criticism after appearing to hint at the assassination of Hillary Clinton for a second time. The Republican presidential nominee suggested Hillary Clinton’s security detail should give up their guns and “see what happens to her”. Donald Trump told supporters his rival Democratic candidate wanted to “destroy your second amendment” – referring… Continue reading Donald Trump Appears to Hint at Hillary Clinton’s Assassination for Second Time

Donald Trump’s Campaign Acknowledges Barack Obama Was Born in US

Donald Trump’s campaign has acknowledged in a statement that President Barack Obama was born in the United States. Donald Trump had been a leader of the “birther” movement that questioned Hawaii-born Barack Obama’s citizenship. However, the Republican presidential nominee’s campaign now accuses his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton of introducing the “smear” during the 2008 Democratic… Continue reading Donald Trump’s Campaign Acknowledges Barack Obama Was Born in US

Edward Snowden Responds to the House Report

Last month, Edward Snowden alleged that the NSA conducted industrial espionage

NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden has hit out at a critical report by the House of Representatives intelligence committee. The report rejected Edward Snowden’s view of himself as a whistleblower, and said he was a disgruntled employee whose actions did nothing more than help US enemies. It comes a day after two rights groups launched a… Continue reading Edward Snowden Responds to the House Report

Donald Trump Is In Excellent Physical Health, Says Dr. Harold Bornstein

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Donald Trump is in “excellent physical health,” according to a letter from his doctor. The Republican nominee released the letter following a recent physical examination by Dr. Harold N. Bornstein. Donald Trump, 70, is listed as 6ft 3in and weighing 236lb. The letter comes as Hillary Clinton returns to the campaign trail after time off… Continue reading Donald Trump Is In Excellent Physical Health, Says Dr. Harold Bornstein

Rodrigo Duterte Ordered Murder of Political Opponents, Senate Witness Claims

According to a former death squad member, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the murder of political opponents while mayor of Davao. During a Senate hearing, Edgar Matobato revealed he and others killed about 1,000 people over a 25-year period. Edgar Matobato, 57, gave gruesome details of gangland-style hits, including feeding one victim to a crocodile.… Continue reading Rodrigo Duterte Ordered Murder of Political Opponents, Senate Witness Claims

Donald Trump’s Flint Speech Interrupted by Black Church Pastor

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A Donald Trump anti-Clinton speech has been cut short by the pastor of a Michigan black church. Rev. Faith Green Timmons interrupted Donald Trump as he attacked his Democratic rival’s support for global trade deals. The Bethel United Methodist Church pastor said: “Mr. Trump, I invited you here to thank us for what we’ve done… Continue reading Donald Trump’s Flint Speech Interrupted by Black Church Pastor

Dr. Lisa Bardack: “Hillary Clinton Is Healthy and Fit to Serve as US President”

Hillary Clinton’s personal doctor, Lisa Bardack, says the Democratic nominee is “healthy and fit to serve” as US president as her campaign released updated medical information. The statement said Hillary Clinton “continues to improve” after a pneumonia diagnosis. The disclosure came as Donald Trump released health data of his own on The Dr Oz Show.… Continue reading Dr. Lisa Bardack: “Hillary Clinton Is Healthy and Fit to Serve as US President”

Trump Foundation under Investigation over Suspected Impropriety

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Donald Trump’s foundation is under investigation over suspected “impropriety”, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said. The attorney-general’s office wanted to ensure the foundation is “complying with the laws that govern charities in New York”, he added. The Trump Foundation has been hit by a number of damaging media stories. Donald Trump’s team has dismissed… Continue reading Trump Foundation under Investigation over Suspected Impropriety

Shimon Peres Hospitalized After Suffering Stroke

Israel ex-President Shimon Peres has been hospitalized after suffering a stroke. The 93-year-old has been rushed to a hospital outside Tel Aviv. He has been sedated and is breathing with the help of a respirator, his office said. He is now expected to undergo a CT scan. Shimon Peres had been described as conscious and… Continue reading Shimon Peres Hospitalized After Suffering Stroke

Hillary Clinton Kept Pneumonia Diagnosis to Family and Close Aides

According to new reports, Hillary Clinton kept her pneumonia diagnosis from most of her staff, choosing to tell only family and close aides. The Democratic presidential candidate was reportedly concerned that news of the illness would be exploited by her opponents. Hillary Clinton was diagnosed with walking pneumonia on September 9 and advised to rest,… Continue reading Hillary Clinton Kept Pneumonia Diagnosis to Family and Close Aides

North Korea Floods Kill at Least 133 as Thousands Are Displaced

North Korea is facing a humanitarian disaster after tens of thousands of people were displaced by flooding, the UN and the International Red Cross have warned. According to the aid agencies, the North Korean government has reported 133 deaths with nearly 400 people missing and homes and crops destroyed. Rescue teams have been unable to… Continue reading North Korea Floods Kill at Least 133 as Thousands Are Displaced

Hillary Clinton Diagnosed with Walking Pneumonia

Hillary Clinton has decided to cancel her campaign trip to California after being diagnosed with pneumonia. The Democratic presidential nominee was taken ill yesterday at a 9/11 memorial ceremony in New York City and was seen stumbling as she left the event early. Hillary Clinton’s team initially said she was “overheated”, later revealing she had… Continue reading Hillary Clinton Diagnosed with Walking Pneumonia

Hillary Clinton Appears to Collapse During 9/11 Memorial

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Hillary Clinton says she is “feeling great” hours after her early exit from a 9/11 ceremony raised health fears. The Democratic presidential candidate’s campaign said earlier she had left the event in New York because she had “felt overheated” and had gone to her daughter’s apartment. Hillary Clinton’s Republican opponents have queried her physical fitness.… Continue reading Hillary Clinton Appears to Collapse During 9/11 Memorial

Gary Johnson Ridiculed After Aleppo Gaffe

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Gary Johnson, one of the third-party candidates in the presidential election, has been ridiculed after being wrong-footed by a question on a key Syrian battleground. Asked what he would do about the Syrian city of Aleppo, if elected, Libertarian Gary Johnson answered: “What is Aleppo?” Gary Johnson later admitted he had “blanked” but said he… Continue reading Gary Johnson Ridiculed After Aleppo Gaffe

Barack Obama Responds to Donald Trump’s Vladimir Putin Jibe

President Barack Obama has hit back at “wacky” Donald Trump after Vladimir Putin jibe. He said described Donald Trump as “uninformed” after the Republican presidential nominee said Vladimir Putin was a better leader. Speaking at the ASEAN summit in Laos, Barack Obama said that every time Donald Trump spoke it became clearer that the Republican… Continue reading Barack Obama Responds to Donald Trump’s Vladimir Putin Jibe

Donald Trump Praises Vladimir Putin as A Better Leader than Barack Obama

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Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has praised Russian President Vladimir Putin as he and rival Hillary Clinton took pointed questions from military veterans. Donald Trump told the forum Vladimir Putin “has been a leader far more than our president [Barack Obama] has been”. It came on the same day the chief of the Pentagon accused… Continue reading Donald Trump Praises Vladimir Putin as A Better Leader than Barack Obama

Zika Outbreak: Senate Democrats Block $1.1 Billion Plan to Fight Virus

Senate Democrats have blocked the $1.1 billion plan to fight the Zika virus for a third time after Republicans sought to stop funding for pro-abortion group Planned Parenthood. Lawmakers say they hope the issue will be resolved later this month as part of a bipartisan spending package. The 52-46 vote came as Florida health officials… Continue reading Zika Outbreak: Senate Democrats Block $1.1 Billion Plan to Fight Virus

Donald Trump Endorsed by 88 Retired Generals and Admirals

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has welcomed the endorsement from 88 former military leaders in an open letter, his campaign has announced. The 88 retired generals and admirals declared the Republican nominee “has the temperament to be commander-in-chief”. Donald Trump, who has highlighted veterans’ issues during his campaign, called their support “a great honor”. The… Continue reading Donald Trump Endorsed by 88 Retired Generals and Admirals

Barack Obama Cancels Meeting with Rodrigo Duterte

President Barack Obama has called off a meeting with controversial Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who had insulted him earlier. Rodrigo Duterte was responding to Barack Obama’s promise to raise the issue of drug-related extra-judicial killings in the Philippines at their meeting. The Filipino leader is known for his colorful language, though this time it has… Continue reading Barack Obama Cancels Meeting with Rodrigo Duterte

UN High Commissioner Zeid Ra’ad al-Hussein Launches Attack on Western Demagogues

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UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad al-Hussein has launched a scathing attack on Western populist politicians, branding them “demagogues and political fantasists”. Prince Zeid Ra’ad al-Hussein singled out Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders, saying he used bigotry as a political weapon. He said he and others, including Donald Trump and Brexit campaigner Nigel… Continue reading UN High Commissioner Zeid Ra’ad al-Hussein Launches Attack on Western Demagogues

Colin Kaepernick Anthem Protest: Barack Obama Defends NFL Player’s Right to Make A Point

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President Barack Obama has defended San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who refused to stand for the national anthem. He said Colin Kaepernick was exercising his constitutional right to make a point. Speaking in China at the G20 meeting, Barack Obama said the NFL player had raised legitimate issues. Colin Kaepernick stirred controversy when he… Continue reading Colin Kaepernick Anthem Protest: Barack Obama Defends NFL Player’s Right to Make A Point

Bygmalion Scandal: Nicolas Sarkozy Should Stand Trial for Breaching Campaign Spending Limits

Nicolas Sarkozy is to be investigated over accusations of a breach of secrecy in alleged corruption case Karachi affair

France’s ex-President Nicolas Sarkozy should stand trial for breaching campaign spending limits, the French prosecutor’s office has recommended. The announcement follows a long investigation into claims that Nicolas Sarkozy’s then-UMP party falsified accounts in order to hide 18 million euros ($20 million) of spending in 2012. Nicolas Sarkozy lost the 2012 race to Francois Hollande,… Continue reading Bygmalion Scandal: Nicolas Sarkozy Should Stand Trial for Breaching Campaign Spending Limits

Germany Regional Elections: Angela Merkel’s CDU Beaten into Third Place by AfD

German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s ruling CDU party has been beaten into third place by anti-immigrant and anti-Islam the Alternative fuer Deutschland (AfD) in regional elections in Mecklenburg-West Pomerania, partial results have shown. The AfD party took about 21% of the vote behind the centre-left SPD’s 30%. Angela Merkel’s CDU was backed by only about 19%… Continue reading Germany Regional Elections: Angela Merkel’s CDU Beaten into Third Place by AfD

Germany Regional Elections 2016: Angela Merkel’s CDU Challenged by Anti-Migrant AfD

Voters in Mecklenburg-West Pomerania are going to the polls in a vote seen as a test of German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s policies towards migrants and refugees. The anti-migrant and anti-Islam Alternative fuer Deutschland (AfD) could get more votes than Angela Merkel’s Christian Democrats (CDU). This would weaken Angela Merkel ahead of national elections in 2017.… Continue reading Germany Regional Elections 2016: Angela Merkel’s CDU Challenged by Anti-Migrant AfD