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Five most expensive paintings ever sold

A painting of Christ believed to be by the Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci has been sold for a record $450m. Bu what are the most expensive paintings ever sold?

Nov 20, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Jeff Sessions jokes about Russian contacts at Federalist Society event

The US Attorney General joked about having contact with various Russian officials during the 2016 presidential campaign days after testifying about the conversations for a second time.

Nov 20, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Sarah Huckabee Sanders: Senator Al Franken admitted wrongdoing when accused of sexual assault, unlike Trump

White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said because President Trump has denied any wrongdoing, the sexual assault allegations faced by both Trump and Franken are inherently different.

Nov 20, 2017

By Staff Reporter

People really dont want Johnny Depp in the new Fantastic Beasts movie

Warner Brothers released the first photo from the Fantastic Beasts 2 movie on Thursday. While Potterheads around the world are celebrating the news, many have pointed out the controversy for the studio and movie makers to keep casting Johnny Depp as Gellert Grindelwald despite his domestic abuse scandal in 2016.

Nov 20, 2017

By Staff Reporter

State Department to shut down Palestinian mission in Washington

The State Department says the Palestinian diplomatic mission in Washington will close due to an obscure law.

Nov 20, 2017

By Staff Reporter

New poll shows Japanese want to go to war with North Korea

The majority of people in Japan want to go to war with North Korea. 53.9% of the Japanese public support using force on North Korea.

Nov 20, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Zimbabwes ruling party sacks Robert Mugabe

The ruling party in Zimbabwe, Zanu-PF, has sacked Robert Mugabe as leader.A former vice president who was recently sacked by Mugabe has taken his place.Mugabes wife has also been expelled from the party

Nov 20, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Former Lebanon Prime Minister meets with President Macron in France following hostage rumours

Lebanons former prime minister Saad al-Harri met with the French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris. Macron is attempting to mediate hostilities in the region following Harris shock resignation.Lebanon is centre-stage in the rivalry between its ally Sunni Saudi Arabia and a bloc led by Shite IranLebanon had originally accused Saudi Arabia of holding Saad al-Harri hostage, but Lebanons President Michel Aoun confirmed on Twitter that Harri will be back in Lebanon on Wednesday.

Nov 19, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Donald Trump does U-Turn on decision to allow the import of hunting trophies

US President Donald Trump has said the decision to lift the ban on importing elephant hunting trophies from Zimbabwe and Zambia is and amp;#39;on hold. and amp;#39;The white house press secretary Sarah Huckabee had promoted the decision the very same day.The Trump administration received backlash for proposing to lift the ban prior to Trump and amp;#39;s tweet.

Nov 18, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Zimbabwes Robert Mugabe makes first public appearance since military coup

Zimbabwes President Robert Mugabe arrived at a university graduation ceremony in the capital Harare on 17 November, making his first public appearance since a military seizure of power. The armys takeover on Wednesday (15 November) signaled the collapse of Mugabes 37 years in office.

Nov 17, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Zimbabwe military says engaging with Mugabe on the way forward

Zimbabwes military has said it was engaging with President Robert Mugabe in talks on the way forward for the country. The 93-year-old long-time leader has been under house arrest since Nov. 15.

Nov 17, 2017

By Staff Reporter