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Thief arrested after getting stuck in traffic

Thief arrested after getting stuck in traffic

A thief failed to escape after getting stuck in traffic in Birmingham. Martin Tolan was pursued by police after stealing a Mini convertible when he crashed into cars waiting at red lights. Officers were quick to break the car windows and arrest Tolan. He was jailed for almost 10 years for multiple burglaries, dangerous driving and theft.
Jul 30, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Australian polar bear cub thrilled to explore new enclosure

Australian polar bear cub thrilled to explore new enclosure

A three-month-old polar bear cub got to explore her new enclosure at Sea World Australia. The Cub Kindy enclosure was built to expose the baby bear to new experiences. This will help her develop her life-skills. Polar bear mum Liya stayed close by to watch over the cub. Sea World is currently running a naming competition for the fluffy white baby.
Jul 30, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Celtic and Sunderland fans clash with police ahead of friendly

Celtic and Sunderland fans clash with police ahead of friendly

Sunderland supporters clashed with police ahead of a match against Celtic. Police officers attempted to separate fans of both teams but were attacked and had glass thrown at them. One man was injured in the clashes. Celtic fans also clashed with far-right activist Tommy Robinson in Sunderland.
Jul 30, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Investment banker: Russian intelligence knew about Trump Jr. meetings

Investment banker: Russian intelligence knew about Trump Jr. meetings

William Bill Browder, an investment banker with experience and ties to Russia, testified in front of Congress. He said he believed that, with 100% certainty that the Russian intelligence services would have been aware of Donald Trump Jr.s meeting with a Russian lawyer, and were trying to use the meeting to achieve an end: the repeal of the Magnitsky Act, which imposed sanctions on Russia.
Jul 29, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Investment banker: Russian intelligence knew about Trump Jr. meetings

Investment banker: Russian intelligence knew about Trump Jr. meetings

William Bill Browder, an investment banker with experience and ties to Russia, testified in front of Congress. He said he believed that, with 100% certainty that the Russian intelligence services would have been aware of Donald Trump Jr.s meeting with a Russian lawyer, and were trying to use the meeting to achieve an end: the repeal of the Magnitsky Act, which imposed sanctions on Russia.
Jul 29, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Russia orders embassy to cut staff, seizes two properties in retaliation against US sanctions

Russia orders embassy to cut staff, seizes two properties in retaliation against US sanctions

Russia is demanding the US to reduce its diplomatic staff inside Russia, and says it would seize 2 U.S. diplomatic properties. The Russian Foreign Ministry announced the punishment, in response to the financial sanction bills against Russia awaiting President Trumps signature. The reduction in staff will apply on Sept. 1, and includes the U.S. Embassy in Moscow and consulates in St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg and Vladivostok, The number limit is 455, in parity with the number of Russian diplomats in the U.S.
Jul 29, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Watch North Korea launching second ICBM test, overseen by Kim Jong-un

Watch North Korea launching second ICBM test, overseen by Kim Jong-un

North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un has said that his latest intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test has only proved his regimes ability to strike all of the US and that it is a stern warning to American President Donald Trump and China. The isolated country launched its second ICBM late on Friday (28 July) and it was personally supervised by Kim.
Jul 29, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Is Jeff Bezos and Amazon set to take over the world?

Is Jeff Bezos and Amazon set to take over the world?

Jeff Bezos may soon become the richest person in the world by enlarging his acquisitions and increasing his wealth in multiple fields. Amazon continues to grow at an incredible speed, not only by dominating the market in U.S., but also extending its business worldwide.
Jul 29, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Reince Priebus pushed out as the White House chief of staff, replaced by John Kelly

Reince Priebus pushed out as the White House chief of staff, replaced by John Kelly

Reince Priebus pushed out as the White House chief of staff. Priebus recently came under fire after he fiercely opposed the appointment of Anthony Scaramucci as communication director. Scaramucci fired back by calling Priebus a leaker and dared him to deny so. President Trump announced on Twitter that secretary of Homeland Security John Kelly will replace Priebus.
Jul 29, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Pakistans prime minister Nawaz Sharif Resigns over Panama Papers Corruption Court Ruling

Pakistans prime minister Nawaz Sharif Resigns over Panama Papers Corruption Court Ruling

This is the third time Sharifs stint in office has been cut short. His government was dissolved in April 1993 by President Ghulam Ishaq Khan, however Sharif successfully challenged that decision to become prime minister again in May. He then resigned from the post in July, forcing the removal of President Khan as well.After re-election in 1997, he was then forced out by a military coup in 1999. He came back from exile to secure a major victory in the 2013 polls. This latest disqualification comes roughly a year before his term was to conclude, ending his chance of creating history by becoming the first Pakistani prime minister to complete a full five-year term in office. Pakistans powerful military has ruled the country for roughly half of its nearly 70-year-history.
Jul 28, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Anthony Scaramucci threatens to kill all the leakers in obscene rant

Anthony Scaramucci threatens to kill all the leakers in obscene rant

Anthony Scaramucci has found himself in hot water following a foul-mouthed interview with the New Yorker. The incoming White House communications director for Donald Trumps administration reportedly threatened to kill all the leakers and slammed his colleagues.
Jul 28, 2017
By Staff Reporter