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Sessions stumps critics by sending top DOJ lawyer to help LGBTQ murder case

Sessions stumps critics by sending top DOJ lawyer to help LGBTQ murder case

Attorney General Jeff Sessions has unexpectedly assigned a top federal hate crimes lawyer to prosecute a man on trial for the shooting death of gender-fluid teen Kedarie Johnson. Johnson, 16, was killed in an alley in Burlington, Iowa, in March 2016. Jorge Sanders-Galvez, 23, has been charged with first-degree murder in Johnsons death. Johnson identified as both male and female and sometimes went by the name Kandicee. Sessions, a staunch conservative, is known for battling against LGBTQ rights. Oct 17, 2017
Two US military allies could soon be at war

Two US military allies could soon be at war

Tensions are mounting between two US backed military forces on the ground in Iraq. Iraqi military forces assaulted an oil field in Kurdish-controlled Kirkuk. This further complicates the fight against the Islamic State (Isis). The Iran-backed militia and the Kurdish forces have a common enemy in the Islamic State. And while the US supports both groups mission to eradicate Isis in the Middle East, Kurdish military officials claimed Iran-backed militias armed with US equipment took part in the attack. Oct 17, 2017
Two US military allies could soon be at war

Two US military allies could soon be at war

Tensions are mounting between two US backed military forces on the ground in Iraq. Iraqi military forces assaulted an oil field in Kurdish-controlled Kirkuk. This further complicates the fight against the Islamic State (Isis). The Iran-backed militia and the Kurdish forces have a common enemy in the Islamic State. And while the US supports both groups mission to eradicate Isis in the Middle East, Kurdish military officials claimed Iran-backed militias armed with US equipment took part in the attack. Oct 17, 2017
Journalist killed by car bomb in Malta

Journalist killed by car bomb in Malta

Journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, who broke the Panama Papers story in 2016, was killed on Monday (16 October) in a car bomb explosion near her home in Bidnija, Malta. Oct 17, 2017
Journalist killed by car bomb in Malta

Journalist killed by car bomb in Malta

Journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, who broke the Panama Papers story in 2016, was killed on Monday (16 October) in a car bomb explosion near her home in Bidnija, Malta. Oct 17, 2017
Britains sky has a red sun and social media has gone crazy

Britains sky has a red sun and social media has gone crazy

An unusual red Sun has been spotted above parts of Britain, as Hurricane Ophelia drags tropical air and dust from the Sahara. Social media users have posted many different theories as to whats causing the darkened skies, ranging from the coming apocalypse, a Star Wars sun or being part of the new Blade Runner. Oct 16, 2017
Hurricane Ophelia pounds Ireland

Hurricane Ophelia pounds Ireland

Hurricane Ophelia is battering Ireland. Schools and Colleges are closed and the country is under a red alert, meaning there is a danger to life.The public have been advised to stay inside. Oct 16, 2017
Stand-up comedian Sean Hughes dies aged 51

Stand-up comedian Sean Hughes dies aged 51

Sean Hughes, the Perrier Award-winning stand-up best known for his appearances on Never Mind the Buzzcocks and his own sitcom Seans Show, has died aged 51. The comedian was believed to have been suffering from cirrhosis of the liver and was being treated in Londons Whittington Hospital. Oct 16, 2017
Controversial win for Venezuelan Socialist Party

Controversial win for Venezuelan Socialist Party

Venezuelas electoral body said the leftist government of Nicolas Maduro took a majority of governorships in the regional election on Oct. 15, sparking accusations of fraud from the opposition.The ruling Socialist Party took 17 governorships, versus five for the opposition Democratic Unity coalition Oct 16, 2017
Building collapses in Bengaluru

Building collapses in Bengaluru

At least six people were killed and many feared trapped after a two-storeyed building collapsed due to a suspected LPG cylinder blast in Bengaluru Oct 16, 2017
NFL player Colin Kaepernick is suing the NFL

NFL player Colin Kaepernick is suing the NFL

NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick has filed grievances against the NFL.He has accused the 32 team owners of collusion.Kaepernick has been unemployed all season.He was the first player to kneel in protest during the national anthem in 2016, a move which has been criticised by President Donald Trump. Oct 16, 2017
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