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Why Irans election is important to the world
Why Irans election is important to the world
A year ago few would have believed that Hassan Rouhani would struggle to win re-election in Iran. But when Iran goes to the polls on 19 May, Rouhanis future is far from certain. Hardliners have coalesced around Ebrahim Raisi, a 56-year-old cleric that is sceptical of Irans nuclear deal with the West and is understood to have the favor of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Irans Supreme Leader.
May 17, 2017
Why Irans election is important to the world
Why Irans election is important to the world
A year ago few would have believed that Hassan Rouhani would struggle to win re-election in Iran. But when Iran goes to the polls on 19 May, Rouhanis future is far from certain. Hardliners have coalesced around Ebrahim Raisi, a 56-year-old cleric that is sceptical of Irans nuclear deal with the West and is understood to have the favor of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Irans Supreme Leader.
May 17, 2017
Who is Chelsea Manning?
Who is Chelsea Manning?
The U.S. Wikileaks whistleblower is to be released from prison on May 17 2017, but who is she?
May 17, 2017
Who is Chelsea Manning?
Who is Chelsea Manning?
The U.S. Wikileaks whistleblower is to be released from prison on May 17 2017, but who is she?
May 17, 2017
Detectives seize largest cache of fowl used in illegal cockfighting in U.S. history
Detectives seize largest cache of fowl used in illegal cockfighting in U.S. history
Police in Los Angeles have conducted what they believe is this largest illegal cockfighting ring bust in US history after recovering more than 7,000 fowls from a property in Val Verde.A search warrant involving 100 police officers as well as animal welfare experts took place on a rural 80-acre property following a month long investigation.As well as thousands of birds officers also recovered several mobile fighting rings, razors hooks known as gaffs which are attached to the roosters claws, medications and other items indicative of illegal cock fighting.
May 17, 2017
MotoGP 17 eSport Championship announcement trailer
MotoGP 17 eSport Championship announcement trailer
Developer Milestone and sport media company Dorna has announced that MotoGP 17 is making the jump into eSports with its first ever eSport Championship.Seven time trial events will take place this summer, coinciding with real world races on the MotoGP calendar, with those who qualify making it to a livestreamed grand final in Valencia this November. This years event will be exclusive to PS4. MotoGP 17 will be released on 15 June for PS4, Xbox One and PC.
May 17, 2017
Giant swarm of bees bring London borough to a standstill at rush hour
Giant swarm of bees bring London borough to a standstill at rush hour
The huge swarm of bees descended on Greenwich on 16 May, during rush hour. Abigail Hering, who works nearby, shared a video of the swarm on social media, showing commuters ducking to avoid the insects. She told the Evening Standard that there were millions of them, and that the swarm was there for at least an hour. 
May 17, 2017
Arsene Wenger hails devil Alexis Sanchez after Arsenals 2-0 win over Sunderland
Arsene Wenger hails devil Alexis Sanchez after Arsenals 2-0 win over Sunderland
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger hopes talisman player Alexis Sanchez will continue to prove his worth at Arsenal after the Chilean led the Gunners to a 2-0 victory on 16 May, scoring two goals. Sanchezs availability to face Sunderland was in doubt after the Gunners top scorer suffered an injury on the weekend.
May 17, 2017
World War Two bomb safely detonated in Birmingham
World War Two bomb safely detonated in Birmingham
A World War II bomb was safely detonated in Birmingham on 16 May. The device contained around 300 pounds of high explosives and was likely a German air drop bomb. The controlled detonation prompted the evacuations of hundreds of residents and the closure of parts of the A38 Aston Expressway, M6 motorway and the cancellation of rail services. It was discovered by construction workers.
May 17, 2017
Turkish And Kurdish supporters come to blows after Trump-Erdogan meeting in Washington
Turkish And Kurdish supporters come to blows after Trump-Erdogan meeting in Washington
In an unexpected turn of events on Tuesday (May 16), following a vital meeting between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and US President Donald Trump in Washington, two groups of protesters clashed outside the Turkish embassy. Altercations broke out between pro-Erdogan and Kurdish supporters outside the Turkish ambassadors official residence in the US capital. The two groups were carrying their respective flags and placards, shouting slogans outside the embassy. Footage from the Armenian National Committee of America showed policemen trying to intervene and stop the violence. The situation was reportedly brought under control after a reinforcement team reached the spot.
May 17, 2017
Nikki Haley vows to call out states backing North Korea and slap sanctions on them
Nikki Haley vows to call out states backing North Korea and slap sanctions on them
The US Ambassador to the UN, Nikki Haley, on Tuesday (16 May) urged countries to decide whether they support North Korea or oppose its nuclear and missile ambitions. Speaking ahead of an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council following Pyongyangs latest missile test on 14 May, Haley vowed to call out states backing the reclusive state. She suggested that some countries were failing to adhere to UN-imposed sanctions and warned she would target them with sanctions for supporting the Kim Jong-un regimes missile programme.
May 17, 2017
Jeremy Corbyn announces Labour manifesto for general election
Jeremy Corbyn announces Labour manifesto for general election
The Labour manifesto promises a better future for our country, Jeremy Corbyn said on 16 May, as he set out his blueprint for government. The document shows what Britain could be and a pledge of the difference a Labour government can and will make, he said at the launch of the manifesto in Bradford.
May 16, 2017
Hilarious video shows golfer miss ball then fall off driving range ledge
Hilarious video shows golfer miss ball then fall off driving range ledge
Texas local Nathan went with some family members to a Fort Worth, Texas, Topgolf driving range on May 13, and his cousin may have had too much to drink. In the hilarious video, the man swing, misses the ball, and then steps off the ledge of the driving range while watching his ball. 
May 16, 2017
Inside Anthony Joshuas new state-of-the-art boutique boxing gym
Inside Anthony Joshuas new state-of-the-art boutique boxing gym
BXR London is the worlds first high-end boxing-themed gym endorsed by world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua. The facility is spread over two floors and includes a full-size boxing ring, an in-house clinic and urban juice and coffee concept bar.
May 16, 2017
Five things you should know about Ransomware
Five things you should know about Ransomware
Ransomware is a malicious piece of software that infects a machine and encrypts its files, making them inaccessible until the user pays a ransom in Bitcoin. The ransomware spreads between machines by exploiting a leaked tool developed by the NSA that can attack multiple unsecure devices across a network of computers.
May 16, 2017
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