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No obvious heir for Chinese president as Xi Jinping unveils new leadership
No obvious heir for Chinese president as Xi Jinping unveils new leadership
A day after the conclusion of the 19th Communist Party of China National Congress, the party unveiled the list of members of its newly-formed Politburo Standing Committee on Oct. 25 at Beijings Great Hall of the People. The committee will comprise seven members, including President Xi Jinping, who was elected the general secretary of the CPC Central Committee for a second term on Tuesday. The seven-man line-up will be the first time no Standing Committee member will have been born before the 1949 Communist revolution.
Oct 25, 2017
Mexican police officer stands guard over nesting sea turtles
Mexican police officer stands guard over nesting sea turtles
An armed officer from the Mexican Federal Police stood guard over a beach full of nesting sea turtles in a video posted on 24 October. Almost every species of sea turtles is listed as endangered and faces fishing net threats, boat propeller accidents and the destruction of their habitats by humans. They are also killed for their meat and eggs.
Oct 25, 2017
Mexican police officer stands guard over nesting sea turtles
Mexican police officer stands guard over nesting sea turtles
An armed officer from the Mexican Federal Police stood guard over a beach full of nesting sea turtles in a video posted on 24 October. Almost every species of sea turtles is listed as endangered and faces fishing net threats, boat propeller accidents and the destruction of their habitats by humans. They are also killed for their meat and eggs.
Oct 25, 2017
Republican Senator Jeff Flake blasts Donald Trump for his mercurial behaviour
Republican Senator Jeff Flake blasts Donald Trump for his mercurial behaviour
In a blistering speech, Senator Jeff Flake, a Republican from Arizona, lambasted President Donald Trump for his mercurial behaviour and for undermining American values. Flake, a frequent critic of the commander-in-chief, also announced that he will not seek re-election at the end of his term in early January 2019.
Oct 25, 2017
A gun rights advocate argues against gun control
A gun rights advocate argues against gun control
After the recent mass shooting in Las Vegas, many are looking to Congress to pass comprehensive gun reform legislation. But gun rights advocates have long opposed increased regulation. Newsweek sat down with Alexander Roubian, President of the New Jersey 2nd Amendment Society to get the pro-gun rights perspective.
Oct 25, 2017
Trump vs Bob Corker: Who said what?
Trump vs Bob Corker: Who said what?
Donald Trump and Bob Corkers ongoing feud escalated with the American president calling Corker incompetent, and the US senator naming the White House adult day care center.
Oct 25, 2017
Trump vs Bob Corker: Who said what?
Trump vs Bob Corker: Who said what?
Donald Trump and Bob Corkers ongoing feud escalated with the American president calling Corker incompetent, and the US senator naming the White House adult day care center.
Oct 25, 2017
Why did US soldiers die in Niger?
Why did US soldiers die in Niger?
Four US soldiers were killed in Niger, after being ambushed by machine-gun and rocket fire. Several US Military officials believe the service members were set up in a Niger village by jihadi sympathisers.
Oct 25, 2017
Photographer Terry Richardson banned from working with best selling titles including Vogue
Photographer Terry Richardson banned from working with best selling titles including Vogue
Fashion photographer Terry Richardson has been banned from working with some of the world and amp;#39;s bestselling fashion titles. Conde Nast International reportedly circulated an email announcing they will no longer work with him. He is renowned for his sexually explicit work and has been accused of sexual harassment in the past. The decision was made 24 hours after a UK paper published an article asking why he was feted by fashionistas in light of the Weinstein scandal.
Oct 25, 2017
Republican Senator Bob Corker: Trump has great difficultly with the truth
Republican Senator Bob Corker: Trump has great difficultly with the truth
Corker lashed out at Donald Trump on 24 October, after the U.S. President heavily criticised him on Twitter. Corker told CBS that Trump has proven himself unable to rise to the occasion and that he thinks the controversial president will be remembered for the debasement of our nation.
Oct 25, 2017
Nelson Mandela group march through London calling for global peace
Nelson Mandela group march through London calling for global peace
The Elders, the independent group of former leaders founded by Nelson Mandela, led a symbolic walk in central London on 23 October. Local groups and young leaders from the British Councils Future Leaders Connect programme marched as part of a global call for peace, tolerance and solidarity.
Oct 24, 2017
Nelson Mandela group march through London calling for global peace
Nelson Mandela group march through London calling for global peace
The Elders, the independent group of former leaders founded by Nelson Mandela, led a symbolic walk in central London on 23 October. Local groups and young leaders from the British Councils Future Leaders Connect programme marched as part of a global call for peace, tolerance and solidarity.
Oct 24, 2017
Thousands of zombies dress up for Florida bike ride
Thousands of zombies dress up for Florida bike ride
Thousands of zombies and their bikes hit the streets of Key West, Florida, on 22 October dressed in their spookiest costumes as part of Fantasy Fest, the first major special event there since Hurricane Irma struck in early September.
Oct 24, 2017
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