Vladimir Putin has visited Mount Athos, one of Orthodox Christianity’s holiest sites. The Russian president joined celebrations at the monastery of St Panteleimon to mark 1,000 years of Russian monks at Mount Athos, in northern Greece. Vladimir Putin was accompanied by the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Kirill. Mount Athos is an all-male… Continue reading Vladimir Putin Visits Holy Mount Athos for Second Time
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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.
Donald Trump’s Opponents Clash with Supporters at San Diego Rally
Donald Trump’s supporters have clashed with his and at a rally in San Diego, California. Police declared a gathering outside San Diego’s convention centre unlawful and made 35 arrests, as stones and water bottles were thrown. Donald Trump was in San Diego, near the Mexican border, to hold a rally ahead of the June 7… Continue reading Donald Trump’s Opponents Clash with Supporters at San Diego Rally
Barack Obama Becomes First Serving US President to Visit Hiroshima
President Barack Obama is set to arrive in Hiroshima and become the first serving US president to visit Japan’s city since the 1945 nuclear bombing. Barack Obama flew into a US base nearby, after leaving the G7 summit. He has said he will not be issuing an apology for the nuclear attack, but will honor… Continue reading Barack Obama Becomes First Serving US President to Visit Hiroshima
Donald Trump Wins Enough Delegates for Republican Presidential Nomination
Donald Trump has reached the number of delegates needed to secure Republican presidential nomination. On May 26, in North Dakota, Donald Trump thanked 15 unbound delegates from the state who he said “got us right over the top”. Donald Trump defeated 16 other Republican contenders and according to the Associated Press has 1,238 delegates, one… Continue reading Donald Trump Wins Enough Delegates for Republican Presidential Nomination
Donald Trump New Mexico Rally Hit by Violent Protests
A Donald Trump rally in New Mexico has been hit by violent protests with demonstrators throwing burning T-shirts and bottles and clashing with police. Riot police fired smoke grenades into the crowd. Protesters also interrupted Donald Trump’s speech at the rally in Albuquerque. Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, wants a wall to be… Continue reading Donald Trump New Mexico Rally Hit by Violent Protests
North Korean Restaurant Workers Defect to Southeast Asia
Three North Korean workers at a state-run restaurant overseas have defected, South Korea has confirmed. According to South Korea’s Unification Ministry, the North Koreans had “broken away”, but refused to comment further. It said they would now come to South Korea. The defectors had been in China but were currently in a third country in… Continue reading North Korean Restaurant Workers Defect to Southeast Asia
Austria Elections 2016: Alexander Van der Bellen Wins Presidency
Independent Alexander Van der Bellen has won Austria’s presidency after beating the Freedom Party’s Norbert Hofer by just 31,000 votes among the 4.64 million cast in May 22 election. The victor accepted there was a “rift” but said: “We are two sides of the same coin. Together we make up Austria.” Far-right Norbert Hofer had… Continue reading Austria Elections 2016: Alexander Van der Bellen Wins Presidency
Austria Elections 2016: Far-Right Norbert Hofer Faces Alexander Van der Bellen in Runoff
Austria is voting in a presidential runoff poll that could elect the EU’s first far-right leader, Norbert Hofer. Freedom Party’s Norbert Hofer faces 72-year-old independent Alexander Van der Bellen, backed by the Greens. Norbert Hofer, 45, topped the first vote but fell well short of an outright majority. The runoff is expected to be close.… Continue reading Austria Elections 2016: Far-Right Norbert Hofer Faces Alexander Van der Bellen in Runoff
El Chapo Guzman Extradition to US Approved
Mexico has authorized the extradition of drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman to the US to face charges including smuggling and murder. El Chapo Guzman’s lawyers have 30 days to appeal and even if it proceeds it could be months before he is sent north. He was recaptured in January, six months after escaping through… Continue reading El Chapo Guzman Extradition to US Approved
MS804: Debris from Missing EgyptAir Plane Found in Mediterranean Sea
Body parts, personal belongings of passengers and debris from missing EgyptAir plane have been found in the Mediterranean Sea, Greek and Egyptian officials say. Flight MS804 was en route from Paris to Cairo with 66 passengers and crew when it vanished on May 19. Seats and luggage has also been retrieved by Egyptian search crews.… Continue reading MS804: Debris from Missing EgyptAir Plane Found in Mediterranean Sea
Turkey Parliament Approves Bill Lifting Immunity from Prosecution
Turkish lawmakers have voted a controversial bill that will strip them of their immunity from prosecution. However, pro-Kurdish lawmakers say this is essentially a move to expel opposition members from parliament. The new law is seen as targeting the pro-Kurdish Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) as well as the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP). Turkey… Continue reading Turkey Parliament Approves Bill Lifting Immunity from Prosecution
MS804: Search Continues for Missing EgyptAir Plane
International teams are continuing to search for EgyptAir plane that disappeared over the Mediterranean. Military units from Greece, Egypt, France and the UK are taking part in the operation near the Greek island Karpathos. Flight MS804 was en route from Paris to Cairo with 66 passengers and crew when it vanished on May 19. Greece… Continue reading MS804: Search Continues for Missing EgyptAir Plane
Hillary Clinton Wins Kentucky Primary as Rival Bernie Sanders Wins in Oregon
Hillary Clinton has won the Kentucky primary while her opponent Senator Bernie Sanders won in Oregon. The former secretary of state remains the front-runner in the Democratic race to secure the nomination in July, with a significant delegate lead. However, Bernie Sanders again resisted pressure to drop out of the race, saying he was “in… Continue reading Hillary Clinton Wins Kentucky Primary as Rival Bernie Sanders Wins in Oregon
Venezuela Crisis: Opposition Leader Henrique Capriles Appeals to Army
The leader of Venezuela’s opposition, Henrique Capriles, has urged the army to choose whether it is “with the constitution or with [President Nicolas] Maduro”, after a state of emergency was declared. President Nicolas Maduro has announced a 60-day emergency, giving soldiers and police wider powers to deal with the country’s spiraling economic crisis. Henrique Capriles… Continue reading Venezuela Crisis: Opposition Leader Henrique Capriles Appeals to Army
South African Parliament Fight over Jacob Zuma Heckling
South African opposition lawmakers have been ejected from parliament after trying to interrupt President Jacob Zuma’s speech. Security officers were ordered to forcibly remove the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) lawmakers as a brawl broke out in the parliament on May 17. Two months ago, a court ruled Jacob Zuma violated the constitution by failing to… Continue reading South African Parliament Fight over Jacob Zuma Heckling
Nicolas Maduro Won’t Be Ousted by Referendum, Says VP Aristobulo Isturiz
Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro won’t be ousted by a referendum because there will be no referendum, Vice-President Aristobulo Isturiz has said. Two weeks ago, opposition politicians began the process by handing in a petition signed by 1.85 million people. However, Aistobulo Isturiz said the opposition had “acted too late, had done it wrong and had… Continue reading Nicolas Maduro Won’t Be Ousted by Referendum, Says VP Aristobulo Isturiz
Donald Trump Calls on Muslims to Work with Police and Turn People In
Donald Trump has called on Muslims to work with the police and “turn people in”. In an interview with the British channel ITV, the presumptive Republican nominee said he was not anti-Muslim, but “anti-terror”. Donald Trump was reacting to remarks by UK PM David Cameron that he was “stupid, divisive and wrong” in calling for… Continue reading Donald Trump Calls on Muslims to Work with Police and Turn People In
Venezuela Crisis: Nicolas Maduro Threatens to Seize Closed Factories
In a speech to supporters in Venezuela’s capital Caracas, President Nicolas Maduro has threatened the seizure of factories that have stopped production, and the jailing of their owners. Nicolas Maduro said Venezuela had to recover the means of production, to counter its deep economic crisis. On May 13, the president introduced a new, nationwide state… Continue reading Venezuela Crisis: Nicolas Maduro Threatens to Seize Closed Factories
Donald Trump Denies Pretending to Be His Own Spokesman John Miller
Donald Trump has denied posing as his own spokesman John Miller in the 1990s after an audio tape was published. The Washington Post has obtained a 1991 phone conversation between a PR man calling himself John Miller, but sounding like Donald Trump, and a reporter. However, the Republican presidential hopeful said the voice on the… Continue reading Donald Trump Denies Pretending to Be His Own Spokesman John Miller
Donald Trump and Paul Ryan Totally Committed to GOP Unity
Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump and House Speaker Paul Ryan have said they are “totally committed” to the GOP unity in a statement following their meeting. Donald Trump and Paul Ryan are trying to find common ground after the House speaker said he could not endorse the presumptive Republican nominee. Paul Ryan has said Donald… Continue reading Donald Trump and Paul Ryan Totally Committed to GOP Unity
Dilma Rousseff Suspended by Brazil’s Senate
Brazil’s suspended President Dilma Rousseff has condemned the move to impeach her as a “coup” and a “farce”, denying she has committed any crimes. Dilma Rousseff, 68, was addressing the nation on TV for the first time since senators voted overnight to suspend her for budgetary violations and put her on trial. She vowed to… Continue reading Dilma Rousseff Suspended by Brazil’s Senate
Donald Trump Gives New Conflicting Account on Muslim Ban
Donald Trump has softened his stance on temporarily barring Muslims from travelling to the US. Responding to remarks by newly elected London Mayor Sadiq Khan, Donald Trump told Fox News Radio the ban was “just a suggestion”. Sadiq Khan has expressed concern that he would not be able to travel to the US under a… Continue reading Donald Trump Gives New Conflicting Account on Muslim Ban
Bernie Sanders Wins West Virginia Primary
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders has won the West Virginia primary in the Democratic race for the presidential nomination. Bernie Sanders still trails rival Hillary Clinton in the overall contest for delegates but this win keeps his slim hopes alive. In a victory speech that also attacked Republican Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders said: “We are going… Continue reading Bernie Sanders Wins West Virginia Primary
Philippines Elections 2016: Digong Duterte Wins Presidency after Opponents Withdrawal
Rodrigo “Digong” Duterte has won the Philippine presidential elections, following the withdrawal of his opponents. Although the official result has not yet been declared, main rival Mar Roxas admitted defeat after polls gave Digong Duterte an unassailable lead. The 71-year-old Maverick anti-crime candidate said he accepted the mandate with “extreme humility”. Digong Duterte stirred controversy… Continue reading Philippines Elections 2016: Digong Duterte Wins Presidency after Opponents Withdrawal
North Korea Congress Ends with Mass Rally in Pyongyang
North Korea is holding a huge rally in capital Pyongyang to mark the end of the Workers’ Party Congress, the first in 36 years. The congress of North Korea’s ruling party cemented the position of leader Kim Jong-un, elevating him to the role of party chairman. On May 10, state media announced that Kim Jong-un’… Continue reading North Korea Congress Ends with Mass Rally in Pyongyang