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North Korea ramps up nuclear threat despite 64 years of peace after Korean War

North Korea ramps up nuclear threat despite 64 years of peace after Korean War

On June 25, 1950, the Korean War began when 135,000 North Korean soldiers poured across the 38th parallel into South Korea. The U.S. ordered troops to aid South Korea, while China later sent troops to North Korea. On July 27, 1953, the Korean War ended with an armistice agreement signed by North Korea, China and the UN. This year marks the 64th anniversary of the Korean War.
Jul 28, 2017
By Staff Reporter
US Senate votes for new sanctions on Russia, Iran and North Korea despite Trumps objection

US Senate votes for new sanctions on Russia, Iran and North Korea despite Trumps objection

Despite President Donald Trump and the White Houses objection, the US Senate on Thursday (27 July) passed a legislation to slap new sanctions on Russia, Iran and North Korea. The bill has been sent for the approval of Trump, who can exercise his right to veto. White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Trump will review the sanctions but did not reveal what action he is likely to take. If signed by Trump, the sanctions will anger Russia, which has already threatened to retaliate.
Jul 28, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Stunning timelapse shows lightning storm over Hawaii

Stunning timelapse shows lightning storm over Hawaii

A timelapse video captured at Gemini Observatory in Mauna Kea, Hawaii, shows lightning high in the clouds during an impressive thunderstorm that raged north of the Island of Hawaii on July 23.
Jul 27, 2017
By Staff Reporter
What were 700 teddy bears doing on Londons St Pauls Cathedral steps this morning?

What were 700 teddy bears doing on Londons St Pauls Cathedral steps this morning?

As part of a campaign to highlight the plight of children fleeing the conflict in South Sudan, international childrens charity World Vision UK launched its #BearsOnStairs campaign earlier in July. The campaign culminated with an installation on the steps of Londons St Pauls Cathedral on July 27, where 700 teddy bears were placed to represent the number of fleeing South Sudanese children who arrive in Uganda each week.
Jul 27, 2017
By Staff Reporter
What is the 1967 sexual offences act?

What is the 1967 sexual offences act?

July 2017 marks 50 years since the Sexual Offences Act 2017 was brought in, a turning point in gay rights that has brought us to where we are today.
Jul 27, 2017
By Staff Reporter
UK Defence Secretary: Beijing responsible for getting North Korea to abandon nuclear program

UK Defence Secretary: Beijing responsible for getting North Korea to abandon nuclear program

British Defence Secretary Michael Fallon on Thursday (July 27) called on China to use its influence over North Korea to stem the threat of the regime and amp;#39;s nuclear and missile programs. Fallon was speaking to media in Sydney after the Australian United Kingdom Ministerial Consultation (AUKMin), where he was joined by British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson, Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop and Australian Defence Minister Marise Payne, all of whom spoke about the need to stick to a rules-based international order currently under strain. North Korea has been under U.N. sanctions since 2006 over its ballistic missile and nuclear programs and the U.N. Security Council has ratcheted up measures in response to five nuclear weapons tests and two long-range missile launches.
Jul 27, 2017
By Staff Reporter
UK Defence Secretary: Beijing responsible for getting North Korea to abandon nuclear program

UK Defence Secretary: Beijing responsible for getting North Korea to abandon nuclear program

British Defence Secretary Michael Fallon on Thursday (July 27) called on China to use its influence over North Korea to stem the threat of the regime and amp;#39;s nuclear and missile programs. Fallon was speaking to media in Sydney after the Australian United Kingdom Ministerial Consultation (AUKMin), where he was joined by British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson, Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop and Australian Defence Minister Marise Payne, all of whom spoke about the need to stick to a rules-based international order currently under strain. North Korea has been under U.N. sanctions since 2006 over its ballistic missile and nuclear programs and the U.N. Security Council has ratcheted up measures in response to five nuclear weapons tests and two long-range missile launches.
Jul 27, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Caitlyn Jennier and other celebrities react to Trumps transgender military ban

Caitlyn Jennier and other celebrities react to Trumps transgender military ban

Celebrities were outraged after President Trump announced a controversial ban on transgender people serving in the military in all facets. Trump announced the ban in a series of tweets, saying that the military cannot afford to accommodate them. Caitlyn Jenner, Laverne Cox, Ellen DeGeneres and other celebs spoke up about the ban on Twitter
Jul 27, 2017
By Staff Reporter
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