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'Mentally ill Swedish child' comment forces Fox News to apologize to Greta Thunberg

Fox News guest Michael Knowles called the climate change activist "mentally ill" forcing the channel to apologise on his behalf.

27 days ago

By Agrima Tikader

New York United Nations Climate Change

Supreme Court strikes down parliament suspension, big blow for Boris Johnson

The 11 judges of the country's highest court were unanimous in their verdict, which they said meant parliament could now immediately reconvene.

27 days ago

By AFP News

Trump slammed for trolling Greta Thunberg climate speech

Donald Trump received a lot of heat on social media after mocking the Swedish teenager's passionate speech.

27 days ago

By AFP News

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SAS deployed to secure Royal Navy's Gulf base amidst fear of Iranian attack

Fears of an Iranian attack on the Royal Navy base in the gulf has prompted the deployment of an SAS team.

28 days ago

By Agrima Tikader

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Auto Industry warns of 'seismic' no-deal Brexit shock

The automotive industry is bracing itself for the massive effects of a an impending no-deal Brexit.

28 days ago

By AFP News

Brexit

Hong Kong Protests: Teens arrested and senior citizen pepper sprayed by police

Hong Kong Police arrested two teens for protesting and pepper-sprayed a 73-year-old "Protect the Children" group member.

28 days ago

By Agrima Tikader

Hong Kong

Torn by Brexit, Labour to vote on way out of the crisis

Voters are confused and dismayed by Labour's muddled stance on the biggest issue to face the country in generations.

29 days ago

By Dmitry Zaks

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Saudi press conference after Aramco attack

Trump pressures Iran with increased sanctions, Saudi reveals evidence of Iran's involvement in attacks

Saudi Arabia has revealed evidence of Iran's involvement in the oil plant attack.

Sep 18, 2019

By Agrima Tikader

Donald Trump Iran Saudi Arabia

Hong Kong Protests: weekly horse race cancelled due to political unrest

The Hong Kong Jockey Club cancelled their weekly horse race due to safety concerns caused by the continued political unrest.

Sep 18, 2019

By Agrima Tikader

Hong Kong

Taliban Kill At Least 48 In Bloody Day Ahead Of Afghan Polls

Taliban threatens even more violence in the coming days leading up to the elections.

Sep 17, 2019

By AFP News

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Oil Holds Huge Gains After Saudi Blasts; Fed Decision In View

Situation becomes more volatile as Trump awaits definitive information on who is responsible behind attacks.

Sep 17, 2019

By AFP News

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EU Downbeat After Johnson-Juncker Brexit Talks

Johnson said he would rather be "dead in a ditch" than ask his European counterparts to postpone Brexit for a third time.

Sep 16, 2019

By AFP News

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US-Iran tension increased after Saudi Aramco attack

The drone attack on Aramco plant in Saudi might affect oil prices and inflame US-Iran conflict.

Sep 16, 2019

By Agrima Tikader

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Trump kills peace negotiations,Taliban threatens US troops in response

The Taliban threatens to attack US Troops in Afghanistan after Trump ended peace talks.

Sep 13, 2019

By Agrima Tikader

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Brexit court ruling prompts calls to reverse parliament suspension

Boris Johnson said suspending -- or proroguing -- parliament until October 14 is a routine move to allow his government to launch a new legislative agenda.

Sep 12, 2019

By AFP News

Brexit

Hong Kong protests: spectators boo the Chinese national anthem during World Cup qualifiers

Before the Hong Kong vs. Iran FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers, spectators booed the Chinese national anthem.

Sep 11, 2019

By Agrima Tikader

Hong Kong

Pound resilient as Brexit plot thickens

The British pound found strength against other major currencies as investors gain confidence.

Sep 11, 2019

By AFP News

Brexit

Taliban threatens the US after Trump cancels peace talks

Taliban warns Washington of more harm due to Trump's cancellation of peace talks.

Sep 9, 2019

By Agrima Tikader

Donald Trump Afghanistan

Hong Kong protesters want Trump to 'liberate' the city, march to US Consulate

Hong Kong residents believe that the United States can intervene in their issues against China.

Sep 9, 2019

By James Patterson

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#BoycottNRA Trends As Social Media Users Try To End Business Ties To NRA

NRA recognised as a domestic terror group in San Francisco

San Francisco has officially recognised the NRA as a "domestic terror group" due to the increase in gun violence incidents all over the nation.

Sep 5, 2019

By Agrima Tikader

Remembering 9/11

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