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Watch the moment singing protesters interrupt U.S. panel at COP23

Watch the moment singing protesters interrupt U.S. panel at COP23

Footage shows the moment protesters sang a parody of God Bless the USA with the lyrics changed to send an anti-coal message during a presentation by US officials. The talk was aimed at promoting the use of fossil fuels for electricity in poor countries.
Nov 14, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Man flung into the air by elephant

Man flung into the air by elephant

A man has been flung into the air by an elephant after he attempted to climb up its trunk. The man appears to try to befriend the elephant by feeding it fruit.
Nov 14, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Sean Hannity fans destroy Keurig machines after company pulls ad

Sean Hannity fans destroy Keurig machines after company pulls ad

Sean Hannity fans protested Keurig by posting videos of the coffee machines being destroyed after the company pulled their ads from the hosts show.The event became a trending topic on Twitter after Keurig announced on Nov 11 that they would be stopping their ads from Hannitys show. The company pulled the ads due to the hosts coverage of the sexual misconduct allegations against Alabama Senate candidate Ray Moore.
Nov 14, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Hijab-wearing Barbie unveiled to honour US Olympian

Hijab-wearing Barbie unveiled to honour US Olympian

Mattel has made history with its first-ever Barbie dressed in a hijab. The toy company unveiled its latest model inspired by US Olympic fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad on 13 November at Glamours Women of the Year Live Summit.
Nov 14, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Shock and despair in Milan as Italy fail to reach 2018 World Cup

Shock and despair in Milan as Italy fail to reach 2018 World Cup

Italy failed to qualify for the World Cup for the first time in 60 years after being held to a 0-0 home draw on 13 November by a defiant Sweden. Stockholm booked a place at next years tournament in Russia with a 1-0 aggregate win.
Nov 14, 2017
By Staff Reporter
4 of 10 sperm whales stranded in Indonesia die

4 of 10 sperm whales stranded in Indonesia die

Ten sperm whales stranded in Indonesias Aceh province on 13 November. Local officials, fishermen and volunteers managed to save six of the mammals beached on the northern tip of Sumatra but four died.
Nov 14, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Tanzanian workers in Oman and the UEA face domestic abuse

Tanzanian workers in Oman and the UEA face domestic abuse

An investigation by Human Rights Watch shows how women who have come to Oman and the UEA from Tanzania are being abused. The domestic workers are having their passports confiscated, and are being confined within the house.
Nov 14, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Tanzanian workers in Oman and the UAE face domestic abuse

Tanzanian workers in Oman and the UAE face domestic abuse

An investigation by Human Rights Watch shows how women who have come to Oman and the UAE from Tanzania are being abused. The domestic workers are having their passports confiscated, and are being confined within the house.
Nov 14, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Donald Trump Jr

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