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These election night tweets will make you smile amid the chaos

The 2017 U.K. Election has been anything but straightforward, so here are some of the best tweets from the night to put a smile on your face.

Jun 9, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Malaysian storekeeper jailed six months for molesting seven-year-old girl

Singapore: Authorities arrest 9 more illegal workers at Geylang Serai Bazaar

MOM says a total of 257 illegal workers were arrested through 76 enforcement operations at bazaars island-wide in the last two years.

Jun 9, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippine troops rescue Filipino ship captain abducted by militants

Philippines government issues arrest warrant for terror groups spies

The suspected spies belong to Philippines' top terrorist groups namely Abu Sayyaf Group, (ASG), Maute Group, Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) and the Maguid Group.

Jun 9, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

UK election time-lapse: How it unfolded

The UK general election ended in a hung parliament, with no party gaining enough seats in parliament to form a government. Here is how it unfolded.

Jun 9, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Japan's government approves abdication bill of Emperor Akihito

Japan passes historic bill allowing Emperor Akihito to abdicate

Emperor Akihito becomes the first emperor to abdicate in 200 years.

Jun 9, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

What is a hung parliament, and what does it mean for UK politics?

The 2017 UK general election has ended with a hung parliament, meaning no party has gained a majority in the House of Commons.

Jun 9, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Conservatives lose overall majority as UK election results in hung parliament

British Prime Minister Theresa May has suffered an embarrassing setback as her Conservative Party has lost their overall majority off the back of a close general election, resulting in a hung parliament. Whilst the Conservatives hold the most seats, they do not have enough to establish outright control.

Jun 9, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Former SNP leader Alex Salmond loses seat in Gordon

The former leader of the Scottish National Party lost out to Conservative candidate Colin Clark.

Jun 9, 2017

By Staff Reporter

SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon calls general election a disaster for PM Theresa May

The SNP have lost some high profile MPs in the June 8 election, including former leader Alex Salmond and Deputy Leader Angus Robertson. The Scottish Nationalist Party leader also admitted that they did not expect the late surge of support for the Labour Party and leader Jeremy Corbyn.

Jun 9, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Jeremy Corbyn calls for Theresa May to step down

The Labour leader has called on the prime minister to make way for a government that will be truly representative of all the people of this country.

Jun 9, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Theresa May says UK needs stability as country heads for hung parliament

The UK Prime Minister said that the Conservatives would deliver stability during her speech in Maidenhead, where she retained her seat. The Conservatives are set to lose their majority, with the elections results producing a hung parliament.

Jun 9, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Watch moment Nick Clegg is ousted in Sheffield Hallam

The Liberal Democrat candidate and former Deputy Prime Minister lost his seat to Labours Jared OMara by 2,125 votes.

Jun 9, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Theresa May is toast - Nigel Farage

The former Ukip leader has said that regardless of the result, Theresa May will not be able to continue her tenure as Prime Minister and leader of the Conservatives.

Jun 9, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn arrives for poll count

Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn arrived for the poll count at the Islington North constituency he is contending with the forecast that his party is set to make significant gains against the incumbent Conservatives in the UK election.

Jun 9, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Nick Clegg rules out coalition with either Conservatives or Labour

The Liberal Democrat candidate and former Deputy Prime Minister said his party would not work with either Theresa May or Jeremy Corbyn due to their self-harming attitude to Brexit.

Jun 9, 2017

By Staff Reporter