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They have to pay: EUs Juncker warns UK over Brexit negotiations

They have to pay: EUs Juncker warns UK over Brexit negotiations

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has warned Britain over Brexit, stating that the country will have to pay. Talking in Luxembourg on 13 October, Juncker said: If you are sitting in a bar, and if you are ordering 28 beers, and then suddenly some of your colleagues are leaving, and theyre not paying, thats not feasible, they have to pay.
Oct 13, 2017
By Staff Reporter
George Weah in the running to become president of Liberia

George Weah in the running to become president of Liberia

Former FIFA World Player of the Year George Weah has taken an early lead in Liberias presidential elections. He is leading in 14 of Liberias voting regions. The partial results account for a third of the vote. He must win over 50% of the vote by October 25 to become President, or the two leading candidates will advance to a run off in November
Oct 13, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Can Donald Trump really revoke NBCs media licence?

Can Donald Trump really revoke NBCs media licence?

Continuing his long-running war with the media, US President Donald Trump tweeted on 11 October that some network news channels could have their licenses revoked for broadcasting fake news. But could this really happen?
Oct 12, 2017
By Staff Reporter
What would war with North Korea look like?

What would war with North Korea look like?

What would happen if North Korea really tried to make Trump pay dearly for his threats? Or if the U.S. did attempt to totally destroy North Korea? As the the war of words increase tensions between the two nations IBTimes UK spoke to Dr Nilsson-Wright senior research fellow at Chatham House about what war would like with North Korea. 
Oct 12, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Donald Trump thinks his IQ is yuge

Donald Trump thinks his IQ is yuge

Never one to downplay his own achievements, US President Donald Trump has regularly boasted of his high intelligence since he started running for office back in 2015. Now, after he challenged Rex Tillerson to an IQ test, we take a look at some of the most outrageous claims Trump has made about how clever he really is.
Oct 11, 2017
By Staff Reporter
NFL owners to consider requiring players stand for anthem

NFL owners to consider requiring players stand for anthem

NFL team owners will consider requiring players to stand for the US national anthem after President Donald Trump on Tuesday stepped up his criticism of silent player protests against racial injustice by targeting the league on taxes.
Oct 11, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Thousands rally against Catalan independence in Barcelona

Thousands rally against Catalan independence in Barcelona

Thousands of people marched for Spanish unity in Barcelona, Spain, on 8 October. The rally was held one week after a disputed referendum for Catalan independence, after which Catalan President Carles Puigdemont vowed to declare independence within days. The march, which was organized by Societat Civil Catalana (SCC), a group opposed to Catalan independence, took place 24 hours after massive demonstrations calling for dialogue and unity.
Oct 8, 2017
By Staff Reporter