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Zimbabwes Robert Mugabe makes first public appearance since military coup

Zimbabwes President Robert Mugabe arrived at a university graduation ceremony in the capital Harare on 17 November, making his first public appearance since a military seizure of power. The armys takeover on Wednesday (15 November) signaled the collapse of Mugabes 37 years in office.

Nov 17, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Zimbabwe military says engaging with Mugabe on the way forward

Zimbabwes military has said it was engaging with President Robert Mugabe in talks on the way forward for the country. The 93-year-old long-time leader has been under house arrest since Nov. 15.

Nov 17, 2017

By Staff Reporter

UNSC fails to adopt resolution on Syria chemical attacks probe

The resolution on Thursday received 11 votes in favour and two against, with two abstentions.

Nov 17, 2017

By IANS

Senator Al Franken apologizes following sexual assault accusations from Los Angeles radio host Leeann Tweeden

I send my sincerest apologies to Leeann, Franken said in a statement to KABC-AM host Leeann Tweeden.

Nov 17, 2017

By Staff Reporter

President Trump drinks water during Asia trip recap

President Trump delivered a press conference upon returning from his five-country trip.

Nov 16, 2017

By Staff Reporter

US Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin and wife Louise Linton pose for photos with dollar bills

Mnuchin examined a sheet of dollar bills before posing for photos and setting social media in a frenzy.

Nov 16, 2017

By Staff Reporter

President Robert Mugabes rise and fall

The military have seized power in Zimbabwe ending the reign of President Robert Mugabe, but how has Mugabe ruled over the African country for the last 38 years.

Nov 16, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Who is Emmerson Mnangagwa?

Emmerson Mnangagwa is former deputy to Robert Mugabe. He fled Zimbabwe after being sacked from his position on Nov. 6, 2017. Mnangagwa has been Mugabes closest ally for decades and has held numerous top positions.

Nov 16, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Tehama county assistant sheriff gives statement on northern California elementary school shooting

I am told at this point the suspected shooter is deceased by law enforcement bullets, said Phil Johnston. I dont know how many victims. [at the school] I know of at least three deaths.

Nov 15, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Outgoing Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo stands on attention

Why Philippines is defending China at ASEAN meet?

Despite reported presence of naval assets within the disputed sea in the South China Sea, the Philippines has not made any official protest recently.

Nov 14, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Donald Trump Jr. releases exchanges with WikiLeaks

Donald Trump Jr., the US President's eldest son, has released exchanges he had with the WikiLeaks Twitter account via direct messages during the 2016 presidential campaign, the media reported.

Nov 14, 2017

By IANS

Theresa May accuses Putin of election meddling: We know what you are doing

In her most strident criticism of Russia yet, Theresa May has said that Moscow meddles in elections and is guilty of propagating fake news stories to harm the west. In the prime ministers annual speech in Londons Guildhall on 13 November, May said Russia liked to weaponise information as it sought to sow division in the west.

Nov 14, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Protesters burn effigies of Donald Trump and Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte

Protesters set a swastika-style effigy of Donald Trump on fire during the second consecutive day of protests against the US president. Hundreds of people protested Trump in the Philippines, the fifth and final leg of his Asia tour, where he was attending the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit.

Nov 14, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Philippines President Duterte sings love song at Trumps request

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte crooned a hit Filipino love song at a dinner gala in Manila ahead of an annual summit on 12 November, taking the microphone to sing Ikaw (You), in a duet with local pop diva Pilita Corrales. The United States and its former colony, the Philippines, have been strategic allies since World War Two. But their relations have been strained by anti-U.S. outbursts from Duterte and his enthusiasm for better ties with Russia and China.

Nov 13, 2017

By Staff Reporter

President Trump responds to North Korea with sarcastic insult

North Korea and Donald Trump continue to trade insults during the presidents five-nation Asia tour.

Nov 13, 2017

By Staff Reporter

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