In his latest appeal to minority voters, Donald Trump has called Democratic rival Hillary Clinton a “bigot”. Speaking at a Mississippi rally, the Republican presidential nominee said his opponent “sees people of color only as votes not as human beings worthy of a better future”. Donald Trump added that Hillary Clinton and the Democratic Party… Continue reading Donald Trump Accuses Hillary Clinton of Taking Advantage of African-American Community
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Italy Earthquake 2016: Death Toll Rises to 247
Italy’s earthquake death toll has risen to at least 247 as thousands of rescuers continue efforts to find survivors. According to officials, dozens are believed trapped in ruined Amatrice, Accumoli and Pescara del Tronto, in mountainous central Italy. The search went on through the night, and there was a strong aftershock which rocked already damaged… Continue reading Italy Earthquake 2016: Death Toll Rises to 247
Italy Earthquake 2016: Death Toll Rises to 120
Italy’s earthquake death toll has risen to at least 120, PM Matteo Renzi has said. Other 368 people have been injured in the earthquake that hit a mountainous area of central Italy, he added. The 6.2-magnitude quake struck at 03:36 local time, 65 miles north-east of Rome, not far from Perugia. Many of the dead… Continue reading Italy Earthquake 2016: Death Toll Rises to 120
Italy Earthquake: At Least 37 People Dead and 150 Missing
At least 37 people are reported and dead and many others trapped under rubble after a 6.2-magnitude earthquake has hit central Italy. Many of the dead were in the village of Pescara del Tronto which was leveled to the ground and there were fears the number could rise. Much of the town of Amatrice was… Continue reading Italy Earthquake: At Least 37 People Dead and 150 Missing
South Africa Elections 2016: ANC Loses Control In Johannesburg
South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) party has lost control of Johannesburg, the country’s largest city and economic center. Herman Mashaba from the opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) has been elected as mayor by Johannesburg council. The ANC had run Johannesburg since the fall of apartheid more than 20 years ago. It lost its council… Continue reading South Africa Elections 2016: ANC Loses Control In Johannesburg
Donald Trump May Drop Deportation Plan
Donald Trump may drop his proposal to deport 11 million people who are living illegally in the United States. Campaign manager Kellyanne Conway said the mass deportation plan, which was a central plank of Donald Trump’s campaign, was yet “to be determined”. Kellyanne Conway’s comments at the weekend came after the Republican presidential nominee met… Continue reading Donald Trump May Drop Deportation Plan
Hande Kader: Turkish Transgender Activist Murder Sparks Protests
The killing of Turkish transgender activist Hande Kader has caused an outcry in Istanbul. Turkey remains conservative on LGBTI issues, but on August 21 activists will stage a rare protest in Istanbul. Hande Kander’s body was found in a forest in Istanbul last week. The 23-year-old transgender woman, who earned her living as a prostitute,… Continue reading Hande Kader: Turkish Transgender Activist Murder Sparks Protests
Donald Trump Makes Direct Appeal to Black Voters
Donald Trump has made a direct appeal to black voters, saying: “What do you have to lose?”. The Republican nominee told a nearly all-white audience in Michigan that African-American voters “are living in poverty” and their “schools are no good”. Donald Trump promised to “produce” for African-Americans where Democrats had failed. “If you keep voting… Continue reading Donald Trump Makes Direct Appeal to Black Voters
Paul Manafort Resigns as Donald Trump’s Campaign Chairman
Donald Trump’s campaign chairman Paul Manafort has resigned just two months after taking the helm. Paul Manafort has come under fire for his ties to Russian interests and former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych. He has denied any wrongdoing and it is not yet clear why he left. Donald Trump’s campaign team was overhauled earlier this… Continue reading Paul Manafort Resigns as Donald Trump’s Campaign Chairman
Thae Yong-ho: Top North Korean Diplomat Defects to South Korea
Top North Korean diplomat Thae Yong-ho, who disappeared from the country’s embassy in the UK, has defected to South Korea, officials in Seoul have confirmed. Thae Yong-ho and his family are under the government’s protection, a South Korean official said. He was the ambassador’s deputy and is thought to be the highest-ranking North Korean official… Continue reading Thae Yong-ho: Top North Korean Diplomat Defects to South Korea
Donald Trump’s Campaign Overhauled for Second Time In Two Months
Donald Trump has overhauled his election campaign team for the second time in two months, bringing in a new manager and CEO. Kellyanne Conway becomes campaign manager and Stephen Bannon of Breitbart News the CEO. Paul Manafort remains as campaign chairman. Donald Trump told AP the new leaders were “terrific people… they’re champs”. The Republican… Continue reading Donald Trump’s Campaign Overhauled for Second Time In Two Months
Donald Trump Addresses Milwaukee Riots
Donald Trump has said initial evidence suggests the shooting of African-American Sylville Smith by police in Milwaukee was justified. Sylville Smith’s death led to protests in a predominantly African-American part of the city on August 13. The Republican presidential nominee told Fox News after visiting police in the city: “We have to obey the laws… Continue reading Donald Trump Addresses Milwaukee Riots
Jesus Alfredo Guzman: El Chapo Guzman’s Son Kidnapped In Puerto Vallarta
El Chapo Guzman’s son, Jesus Alfredo Guzman, has been kidnapped in a Mexico’s Pacific coast city on August 15. The son of the Mexican drug lord was among suspected criminals abducted in Puerto Vallarta, officials say. Jesus Alfredo Guzman, 29, was one of six members of the Sinaloa Cartel seized by members of a rival… Continue reading Jesus Alfredo Guzman: El Chapo Guzman’s Son Kidnapped In Puerto Vallarta
South Korea Releases North Korean Restaurant Defectors
A group of 13 North Korean restaurant workers who defected from China to South Korea earlier this year have been released. According to South Korean officials, twelve women and one man had now begun the formal process of resettlement in South Korea. The group defected in April from a North Korean state-run restaurant in the… Continue reading South Korea Releases North Korean Restaurant Defectors
Donald Trump Would Enact Extreme Vetting of Immigrants
In a speech in Ohio, Donald Trump has said that he would enact “extreme vetting” of immigrants. The Republican presidential nominee outlined his plans to combat Islamic extremism, including a new screening test for arrivals to the United States. Applicants will be tested to determine if they share Western liberal values like LGBT and religious… Continue reading Donald Trump Would Enact Extreme Vetting of Immigrants
Sylville Smith Death: Shots Fired During New Milwaukee Protests
Shots have been fired at several locations during new protests in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, police say, as demonstrators took to the streets for a second night. Protests erupted on August 13 after 23-year-old African-American Sylville Smith was shot dead in a police chase. Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said Sylville Smith did not drop a gun he… Continue reading Sylville Smith Death: Shots Fired During New Milwaukee Protests
Fidel Castro Makes Rare Public Appearance at 90th Birthday Event
Cuba’s ex President Fidel Castro has made a rare public appearance at an event to mark his 90th birthday on Saturday, August 13. Fidel Castro appeared at a gala in Havana’s Karl Marx Theatre with his brother, President Raul Castro, and Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro. In his first public appearance since April, Fidel Castro appeared… Continue reading Fidel Castro Makes Rare Public Appearance at 90th Birthday Event
Venezuela and Colombia Reopen Border After Nearly A Year
Venezuela and Colombia have reopened their common border after nearly a year. Thousands of Venezuelans began crossing into Colombia in the early hours of August 13 to buy much-needed supplies. Long queues had formed before dawn. Venezuela is facing a severe economic crisis, with shortages of many goods. It had closed the border with Colombia… Continue reading Venezuela and Colombia Reopen Border After Nearly A Year
Hillary Clinton Releases Her 2015 Federal Income Tax Return
Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton has released her 2015 federal income tax return, adding to the pressure on rival Donald Trump to do the same. Hillary Clinton paid an effective federal tax rate of 34.2% in 2015. Running mate Tim Kaine, along with his wife Anne Holton, paid a rate of 20.3%, his returns show.… Continue reading Hillary Clinton Releases Her 2015 Federal Income Tax Return
Vladimir Putin Dismisses Chief of Staff Sergei Ivanov
President Vladimir Putin has unexpectedly dismissed his chief of staff Sergei Ivanov, the Kremlin has announced. Sergei Ivanov, 63, has been part of the Russian president’s trusted inner circle for many years. He has now been made a special representative for environmental and transport issues. A statement from the Kremlin said that President Putin had… Continue reading Vladimir Putin Dismisses Chief of Staff Sergei Ivanov
Republicans Ask RNC to Stop Funding Donald Trump’s Campaign
In a letter signed by more than 70 Republicans, the GOP’s National Committee head is being urged to stop funding Donald Trump’s campaign. The signatories said Donald Trump’s “divisiveness” and “incompetence” risked drowning the party in November’s election. The letter said that the GOP should instead focus on protecting vulnerable candidates in elections to the… Continue reading Republicans Ask RNC to Stop Funding Donald Trump’s Campaign
Donald Trump Blames Media for Second Amendment Scandal
Donald Trump has blamed the media after being accused of urging supporters to kill Hillary Clinton. The Republican candidate told Fox News “dishonest” reporters had twisted his remarks, which appeared to suggest that gun rights advocates could stop Democratic rival Hillary Clinton if elected. Donald Trump denied incitement and said he was exhorting his supporters… Continue reading Donald Trump Blames Media for Second Amendment Scandal
Hillary Clinton Accuses Donald Trump of Inciting Violence After Gun Rights Comments
Hillary Clinton has accused Donald Trump of inciting violence when he said gun rights supporters could stop her from winning. Speaking at a rally in Des Moines, Iowa, the Democratic presidential nominee said “words can have tremendous consequences.” Donald Trump sparked a backlash after suggesting “Second Amendment people,” or gun owners, could take action against… Continue reading Hillary Clinton Accuses Donald Trump of Inciting Violence After Gun Rights Comments
Donald Trump Sparks Anger After Gun Rights Comments
Donald Trump is again at the center of a new scandal after appearing to suggest his supporters could stop his rival Hillary Clinton by exercising their gun rights. The republican candidate said that Hillary Clinton would put liberal justices on the Supreme Court if she wins the presidency in November, threatening gun ownership rights. Speaking… Continue reading Donald Trump Sparks Anger After Gun Rights Comments
Recep Tayyip Erdogan Meets Vladimir Putin In St Petersburg
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has met his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, for the first time since the July 15 attempted coup. Russia is ready to restore economic co-operation and other ties with Turkey, President Vladimir Putin has announced in St. Petersburg. It is also President Erdogan’s first foreign visit since an attempted coup last… Continue reading Recep Tayyip Erdogan Meets Vladimir Putin In St Petersburg