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Queen unveils new Banksy artwork in Palestine to mark Balfour Declaration

Queen unveils new Banksy artwork in Palestine to mark Balfour Declaration

A new Banksy artwork to mark 100 years since the Balfour Declaration was unveiled on the Bethlehem Wall on 1 November. The artwork, near Banksys Walled-off Hotel, which was unveiled during a staged street party by a person dressed as the UKs Queen Elizabeth II, reads, Er… Sorry. The Balfour Declaration announced the British governments support for the establishment of a national home for the Jewish people in Palestine during World War I, which helped pave the way for the UNs partition plan for Palestine.
Nov 1, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Sam Smith, Barack Obama and Jared Leto among celebrities reacting to New York terror attack

Sam Smith, Barack Obama and Jared Leto among celebrities reacting to New York terror attack

At least eight people were killed, and 11 others were seriously injured on 31 October, as suspected driver Sayfullo Saipov drove a rented Home Depot flat-bed truck along a path before slamming into a school bus. Millions of people, including celebrities, took to social media to offer condolences and express their outrage at the attack.
Nov 1, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Defiant New Yorkers march in Halloween parade hours after terror attack

Defiant New Yorkers march in Halloween parade hours after terror attack

The annual Halloween parade in Greenwich Village, New York City, carried on as scheduled hours after a truck attack that left eight dead. In full holiday spirit, people took to the streets in elaborate costumes and make-up for the citys 44th annual parade.
Nov 1, 2017
By Staff Reporter
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Why Duterte is offering houses, jobs to Maoist rebels?

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has publicly offered houses and jobs to Maoist rebels who are locally known as the New People's Army (NPA) despite the failed series of peace talks between Duterte's peace negotiators and the rebels' negotiating team.
Nov 1, 2017
By Noel Tarrazona
New York truck attack suspect Sayfullo Saipov seen running away from vehicle

New York truck attack suspect Sayfullo Saipov seen running away from vehicle

29-year-old Sayfullo Saipov who emigrated from Uzbekistan, mowed down pedestrians and cyclists using a rented pickup truck, killing 8 people and injuring dozen others on 31 October n New York.The suspect was shot in the abdomen by police and arrested after he crashed the truck into a school bus and fled his vehicle. Ride hailing App Uber confirmed that the suspect used to drive for them.
Nov 1, 2017
By Staff Reporter
New York mayor Bill de Blasio calls truck attack a cowardly act of terror

New York mayor Bill de Blasio calls truck attack a cowardly act of terror

Eight have been killed and 12 injured after a truck ploughed into pedestrians and cyclists. on a busy bicycle path near the World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan, according to Mayor Bill de Blasio. The mayor also confirmed that the attack was a cowardly act of terror.
Nov 1, 2017
By Staff Reporter
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