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US could stay in Paris climate accord under the right conditions, Rex Tillerson says
US could stay in Paris climate accord under the right conditions, Rex Tillerson says
White House officials have been sending mixed messages on whether the US could remain in the Paris climate accord, signalling a shift from President Donald Trumps stand to pull out of the deal.In remarks on the CBS program Face the Nation, on 17 September , Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson, suggested that the country could re-engage in the global climate agreement.
Sep 18, 2017
At least four people killed in M5 lorry crash
At least four people killed in M5 lorry crash
At least four people have been killed in a major crash on the M5. A lorry crashed through the central reservation and hit two cars. One car flipped over and the other one was completely destroyed. Witnesses rescued victims trapped in the vehicles. The cause of the crash is not yet known.
Sep 17, 2017
Duterte attacks Human Rights Chief in scathing remarks
Duterte attacks Human Rights Chief in scathing remarks
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte attacked the chairman of the Commission on Human Rights (CHR), Chito Gascon, asking if he was a paedophile for investigating cases of young teenagers and amp;#39; murders in the government and amp;#39;s bloody war on drugs. Why is this guy so pre...suffocated with the issue of young people, especially boys? Are you a paedophile? Duterte asked, referring to Gascon. Why are you smitten with teenagers? Are you? I and amp;#39;m having my doubts. Are you gay or a pedophile? he added, according to Reuters.Duterte and amp;#39;s comments came days after the Philippines congress allied with Duterte voted to slash the annual budget of the CHR to just $20.
Sep 17, 2017
Police raid in Surrey following Parsons Green bomb arrest
Police raid in Surrey following Parsons Green bomb arrest
Police raided a house in Surrey following the discovery of a bomb on an underground train. Residents of surrounding buildings were evacuated. 29 people were injured when the home-made device partially exploded on Sept. 15. A 18-year-old suspect was arrested in Dover a day later. Following the explosion, the U.K. terror threat level was raised to critical.
Sep 17, 2017
Parsons Green attack: Dover arrest very significant, Amber Rudd says
Parsons Green attack: Dover arrest very significant, Amber Rudd says
UK Home Secretary Amber Rudd has announced that the 18-year-old man arrested at the port of Dover on September 16 was a sign of good progress of the police investigation. An improvised explosive device failed to explode on September 15 at Parsons Green Tube station in London but injured several people when it caught fire.
Sep 16, 2017
Clashes in St. Louis after Stockley not guilty verdict
Clashes in St. Louis after Stockley not guilty verdict
Clashes between police and protesters erupted after the trial of Jason Stockley. Stockley was found not guilty of murdering Anthony Lamar Smith on Dec. 20 2011. The white former policeman shot the black suspect after a car chase. Around 600 protesters gathered after the verdict demanding justice for Smith. A small group began throwing bricks and breaking windows. Eight officers were injured according to police.
Sep 16, 2017
Clashes in St. Louis after Stockley not guilty verdict
Clashes in St. Louis after Stockley not guilty verdict
Clashes between police and protesters erupted after the trial of Jason Stockley. Stockley was found not guilty of murdering Anthony Lamar Smith on Dec. 20 2011. The white former policeman shot the black suspect after a car chase. Around 600 protesters gathered after the verdict demanding justice for Smith. A small group began throwing bricks and breaking windows. Eight officers were injured according to police.
Sep 16, 2017
Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh scramble for food
Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh scramble for food
Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh are scrambling for food and water. Nearly 400,000 Rohingya Muslims arrived from western Myanmar since Aug. 25. They are fleeing a Myanmar government offensive against insurgents. The UN called Myanmars actions ethnic cleansing. The recent wave of refugees sparked a humanitarian crisis in both Myanmar and Bangladesh.
Sep 16, 2017
Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh scramble for food
Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh scramble for food
Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh are scrambling for food and water. Nearly 400,000 Rohingya Muslims arrived from western Myanmar since Aug. 25. They are fleeing a Myanmar government offensive against insurgents. The UN called Myanmars actions ethnic cleansing. The recent wave of refugees sparked a humanitarian crisis in both Myanmar and Bangladesh.
Sep 16, 2017
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