Donald Trump’s speech in Burlingame, California, has been delayed after hundreds of protesters broke through barricades and threw eggs at police outside a hotel where the GOP front-runner was due to address the state’s Republican convention. Because of the protest, Donald Trump had to enter the hotel via a rear entrance. His rallies have been… Continue reading Donald Trump California Speech Delayed by Violent Protests
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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.
Norway Helicopter Crash Kills 13 People near Bergen
Thirteen people have been killed in a helicopter crash near the Norwegian city of Bergen, rescuers say. Eleven of those on board were Norwegians, one was Italian and one Briton. No survivors have been found. A major rescue operation was launched but ended within hours of the crash. Meanwhile, Norway’s civil aviation authority has imposed… Continue reading Norway Helicopter Crash Kills 13 People near Bergen
Elections 2016: Ted Cruz Endorsed by Indiana Governor Mike Pence
Indiana Governor Mike Pence has backed Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz, four days before the state’s GOP primary. Campaigning on April 29, Ted Cruz praised the governor, saying he would enthusiastically welcome his support. Indiana’s primary on May 3 is Ted Cruz’s best chance to stem the momentum of Republican front-runner Donald Trump. Donald Trump… Continue reading Elections 2016: Ted Cruz Endorsed by Indiana Governor Mike Pence
List of Foreigners Detained in North Korea
Kim Dong-chul, a 62-year-old naturalized US citizen born in South Korea, was sentenced to 10 years of hard labor in April 2016 for spying. Otto Frederick Warmbier, a US student who was sentenced to 15 years of hard labor in March 2016 for trying to steal a propaganda sign from a hotel and “crimes against… Continue reading List of Foreigners Detained in North Korea
Kim Dong-chul: North Korea Sentences American Citizen to 10 Years of Hard Labor
US citizen Kim Dong-chul has been sentenced to 10 years of hard labor in North Korea. Kim Dong-chul, who was born in South Korea, was arrested in October 2015 after being accused of spying. In March, the 62-year-old had made an apparent confession in Pyongyang in front of reporters, saying he was paid by South… Continue reading Kim Dong-chul: North Korea Sentences American Citizen to 10 Years of Hard Labor
Ted Cruz Names Carly Fiorina as His Vice Presidential Pick
Ted Cruz has named Carly Fiorina as his running mate, in the event he becomes the GOP nominee at a campaign event in Indianapolis on April 27. He called Carly Fiorina a “consistent, courageous fighter”. The former presidential candidate is the former CEO of Hewlett-Packard. Carly Fiorina dropped out of the presidential race after a… Continue reading Ted Cruz Names Carly Fiorina as His Vice Presidential Pick
Donald Trump Unveils America First Foreign Policy Plan
Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump has detailed his foreign policy just one day after winning in five primaries. In a speech in Washington on April 27, Donald Trump said he would pursue an “America First” policy. The New York businessman called the foreign policy of President Barack Obama’s administration “a complete and total disaster”. On… Continue reading Donald Trump Unveils America First Foreign Policy Plan
Ahmet Davutoglu: “Turkey’s New Constitution Will Feature Principle of Secularism”
Turkey’s new constitution will feature the principle of secularism, Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu has announced. Ahmet Davutoglu said Turkey’s secular and democratic character was “not up for debate”. The prime minister’s comments came a day after parliamentary speaker Ismail Kahraman – a key member of the ruling AK party (AKP) – called for secularism to… Continue reading Ahmet Davutoglu: “Turkey’s New Constitution Will Feature Principle of Secularism”
Donald Trump Wins in Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island
Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump has won primaries in all five states that voted on April 26, while Democrat Hillary Clinton triumphed in four out of five. Donald Trump called himself the Republican “presumptive nominee” after victories in Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island. The results bring the New York businessman closer to the… Continue reading Donald Trump Wins in Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island
Venezuela Imposes Two-Day Working Week for Public Sector
Venezuela has announced it is imposing a two-day working week for public sector workers as a temporary measure to help it overcome a serious energy crisis. According to Vice-President Aristobulo Isturiz, civil servants should turn up for work only on Mondays and Tuesdays until the crisis was over. The South American country is facing a… Continue reading Venezuela Imposes Two-Day Working Week for Public Sector
North Korea Workers Party Holds Its First Congress in 36 Years
North Korea has announced its ruling Workers Party will hold its first congress in 36 years in May. The North Korean Workers Party congress, which will take place in Pyongyang from May 6, will be only the seventh in the party’s history and the first under leader Kim Jong-un. The gathering will be closely watched… Continue reading North Korea Workers Party Holds Its First Congress in 36 Years
White House 2016: Ted Cruz and John Kasich Join Forces against Donald Trump
Republican presidential hopefuls Ted Cruz and John Kasich have announced they will now co-ordinate strategies against rival Donald Trump. Ted Cruz has said he will cut campaigning in the Oregon and New Mexico primaries to help John Kasich, while the latter will give Ted Cruz a “clear path” in Indiana. Donald Trump responded to his… Continue reading White House 2016: Ted Cruz and John Kasich Join Forces against Donald Trump
Ecuador Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 646 as 130 Still Missing
Ecuador has declared 8 days of national mourning a week after the devastating earthquake that killed at least 646 people. In a speech announcing the national mourning, Ecuador’s President Rafael Correa has said the number of fatalities has risen to 646 and another 130 people were still missing. The 7.8 magnitude quake struck off the… Continue reading Ecuador Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 646 as 130 Still Missing
Donald Trump Is Projecting a New Image
Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump has promised to change his image, in a closed-door meeting with GOP leaders. Donald Trump, who leads the Republican race to be presidential nominee, delivered his message via aides, the Associated Press news agency reports. The New York businessman’s success in primary elections so far has set off alarm bells… Continue reading Donald Trump Is Projecting a New Image
Venezuela Introduces Power Cuts to Save Energy
Venezuela will cut power for four hours a day from next week to deal with a worsening energy crisis. The power cuts will last for 40 days as the country struggles under a severe drought limiting hydroelectric output. It is the latest setback to Venezuela’s economy which has been hit by a sharp fall in… Continue reading Venezuela Introduces Power Cuts to Save Energy
Mexico: Pemex Oil Plant Explosion Kills at Least Three in Veracruz
At least three people were killed and other 136 injured after a large explosion hit an oil plant in the south-east Mexican state of Veracruz. The facility is owned by Mexico’s state oil company, Pemex, in the port city of Coatzacoalcos. Hundreds of people have been evacuated and schools closed. Footage showed a large fire… Continue reading Mexico: Pemex Oil Plant Explosion Kills at Least Three in Veracruz
Anders Breivik Wins Part of Human Rights Case against Norway
Anders Behring Breivik has won part of a human rights case against the Norwegian state. The court upheld the mass murderer’s claim that some of his treatment amounted to “inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment”. After the judgement, Anders Breivik’s lawyer, Oystein Storrvik, called for his solitary confinement to be repealed. Anders Breivik, a right-wing… Continue reading Anders Breivik Wins Part of Human Rights Case against Norway
India Seeks Koh-i-noor Diamond Return
The Indian ministry of culture says it is still wants to reclaim the Koh-i-noor diamond from Britain, despite telling the country’s Supreme Court otherwise. The Koh-i-noor diamond came into British hands in the 19th Century and is part of the Crown Jewels on show at the Tower of London. Ownership of the priceless stone is… Continue reading India Seeks Koh-i-noor Diamond Return
White House 2016: Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton Triumph in New York Primary
Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump has won the New York primary while Hillary Clinton has triumphed in the Democratic race. With the majority of votes counted, Donald Trump looks set to extend his lead over rivals Ted Cruz and John Kasich. Meanwhile, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, a former senator for New York, is on… Continue reading White House 2016: Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton Triumph in New York Primary
Ecuador Earthquake Death Toll Soars to 350
The death toll in Ecuador’s most powerful earthquake in decades has risen to about 350, the government has said. Teams from Switzerland, Spain and several Latin American countries have arrived to join the local search effort. More than 2,000 people were injured in the quake. Ecuador’s President Rafael Correa warned that the death toll was… Continue reading Ecuador Earthquake Death Toll Soars to 350
Dilma Rousseff Impeachment: Chamber of Deputies Votes to Start Proceedings
Brazil’s lower house, Chamber of Deputies, has voted to start impeachment proceedings against President Dilma Rousseff. Dilma Rousseff is accused of manipulating government accounts. The “yes” camp comfortably won the required two-thirds majority, after a lengthy session in the capital. The motion will now go to the upper house, the Senate, which is expected to… Continue reading Dilma Rousseff Impeachment: Chamber of Deputies Votes to Start Proceedings
White House 2016: Ted Cruz Wins in Wyoming
Ted Cruz has won all 14 delegates in contention at a state party convention in Wyoming. The delegates were chosen by Republican members rather than ordinary voters. Ted Cruz’s rival Donald Trump – who did not actively campaign in the state – remains the Republican front-runner overall. However, Donald Trump could fall short of the… Continue reading White House 2016: Ted Cruz Wins in Wyoming
Pope Francis Takes Twelve Refugees to Vatican
Twelve Syrian refugees have been taken to the Vatican by Pope Francis after visiting a camp on the Greek island of Lesbos. The three families, including six children, are all Muslim and had their homes bombed during the Syrian war. According to a Vatican statement, Pope Francis wanted to “make a gesture of welcome” to… Continue reading Pope Francis Takes Twelve Refugees to Vatican
Guatemala: Otto Perez Molina and Roxana Baldetti Accused of Taking Bribes
Former Guatemalan President Otto Perez Molina and his vice-president, Roxana Baldetti, took at least $25 million in bribes from Spanish port company TCB, an anti-corruption commission alleges. TCB (Terminal de Contenedores Barcelona) won a contract to operate a new container terminal on Guatemala’s Pacific coast for 25 years. Otto Perez Molina was arrested in September… Continue reading Guatemala: Otto Perez Molina and Roxana Baldetti Accused of Taking Bribes
Recep Tayyip Erdogan Insult: Angela Merkel Approves Inquiry Into Jan Boehmermann
German comedian Jan Boehmermann could be prosecuted for insulting Recep Tayyip Erdogan after the Turkish president filed a complaint. Jan Boehmermann had recited a satirical poem on television which made sexual references to Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Under German law, Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government had to approve a criminal inquiry. Angela Merkel stressed that the courts… Continue reading Recep Tayyip Erdogan Insult: Angela Merkel Approves Inquiry Into Jan Boehmermann