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Hundreds injured in violence over Catalonia referendum

Hundreds injured in violence over Catalonia referendum

Violence has erupted in Spain during the Catalonia and amp;#39;s referendum on independence from Spain on October 1. Thousands have turned up to vote after the Spanish government deemed the vote illegal. The footage shows police using riot gear and batons to keep protestors away, injuring several people. Use of rubber bullets has been reported.
Oct 1, 2017
By Staff Reporter
North Korean missiles spotted being moved from rocket facility reports South Korean Broadcaster

North Korean missiles spotted being moved from rocket facility reports South Korean Broadcaster

South Koreas Korean Broadcasting System reports several North Korean Missiles have been moved from a rocket facility in the capital Pyongyang.South Korea and the United States are said to have detected the move.According to the report the missiles could either be intermediate range Hwansong-12 or intercontinental ballistic Hwasong-14 missiles.South Korean officials are concerned North Korea will conduct more missile launches.The predict it could happen on either near the anniversary of the founding of its community party on October 10th or when China holds its Communist Party Congress on October 18th.
Sep 30, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Henry Bolton defeats Anne Marie Waters to be named Ukip leader

Henry Bolton defeats Anne Marie Waters to be named Ukip leader

The Nigel Farage-backed candidate has been elected leader of the UK Independence Party after a vote during the party conference on 29 September. Anti-Islam candidate Waters, who was favourite for the leadership, came in second place.
Sep 29, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Mass brawl breaks out in Ugandan parliament

Mass brawl breaks out in Ugandan parliament

Lawmakers could be seen exchanging punches and kicks in the Kampala parliament on 27 September, over a fiercely a disputed move to change the constitution and allow long serving President Yoweri Museveni to stay in power. 73-year-old Museveni will soon pass the age cap in the Ugandan constitution, but MPs are now hoping to remove that and allow him to seek re-election in the 2021 vote. This is the second day in a row that MPs have fought in parliament over the issue.
Sep 28, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Jeremy Corbyn: Labour on the threshold of power

Jeremy Corbyn: Labour on the threshold of power

The Labour leader spoke at the conference in Brighton on September 27, entering the Brighton Centre to chants of Oh Jeremy Corbyn. The Finsbury Park MP then made a wide ranging speech, touching on the Conservative government, Brexit and US President Donald Trump.
Sep 27, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Thousands evacuated as Vanuatu Volcano threatens to erupt

Thousands evacuated as Vanuatu Volcano threatens to erupt

More than 6,000 people were moved to emergency shelters on Vanuatus northern island Ambae in the South Pacific as a volcano threatens to erupt, officials said on 26 September. Vanuatu is one of the worlds poorest nations, where locals are almost entirely reliant on food grown in their garden to survive, aid workers said.
Sep 27, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Donald Trump warns North Korea of devastating consequences if US uses military option

Donald Trump warns North Korea of devastating consequences if US uses military option

In the latest addition to a series of threats made against North Korea, US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (26 September) said the rogue regime would face devastating consequences if Washington is forced to take military action against it. A military attack was not his preferred option, but the US was well prepared to carry out one, he warned.Speaking at a press conference in Washington along with Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy, the American leader promised to fix the North Korea mess.
Sep 27, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Weve not declared war on North Korea, says White House

Weve not declared war on North Korea, says White House

The White House has rejected assertions made by North Korean foreign minister that the US has declared a war on his country. White House spokesperson Sarah Sanders called Ri Yong Hos remarks absurd.
Sep 26, 2017
By Staff Reporter
North Korea threatens to shoot down US plane

North Korea threatens to shoot down US plane

North Koreas foreign minister said that President Trump had declared war on North Korea, and Pyongyang reserves the right to shoot down US bombers that have flown historically close. This comes after North Korea released a new propaganda video on news site DPKR Today, showing US warplanes and an aircraft carrier being blown up.
Sep 26, 2017
By Staff Reporter
What is Germanys AfD?

What is Germanys AfD?

Germanys right-wing nationalist party,Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) has become the first far-right party to enter the Bundestag since 1961.
Sep 26, 2017
By Staff Reporter