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UNICEF reunite separated mother and son after they fled Islamic State

UNICEF reunite separated mother and son after they fled Islamic State

A mother and son have been reunited after being separated while fleeing the Islamic States grip in Mosul, Iraq.Mohammed Mowaffaq was only a young boy when he was forced to flee his home. His mother, Wathha Hadifah, worried for her son in the besieged city and believed it was time for Mohammed to flee their Tanak neighborhood.Mohammeds father, a driver, was killed three years earlier after being suspected of smuggling people out of Mosul.Mohammed eventually escaped and three months later , his mother was able to flee with the rest of her young family while barefoot and in the cold – but Wathha had no idea if her son made it out alive.This is a common occurrence in war-torn Iraq. Since 2014, more than 4,650 children have become separated or are unaccompanied by their families in Iraq, according to UNICEF.The family was later reunited by UNICEF and do not plan to return to Mosul. Jul 3, 2017
Im president and theyre not – Donald Trump slams fake media

Im president and theyre not – Donald Trump slams fake media

The fake media is trying to silence us. But we will not let them. Because the people know the truth. The fake media tried to stop us from going to the White House, but Im president and theyre not.We won and they lost. The fact is the press destroyed themselves because they went too far. Instead of being subtle and smart they used the hatchet and the people saw it right from the beginning.Their agenda is not your agenda, youve been seeing it, I will never stop fighting for you. I am delivering on trade, on  the economy, on the supreme court, on the second amendment, on our military, for our veterans. And on our borders, where we are doing record, record stoppage. Jul 3, 2017
Im president and theyre not – Donald Trump slams fake media

Im president and theyre not – Donald Trump slams fake media

The fake media is trying to silence us. But we will not let them. Because the people know the truth. The fake media tried to stop us from going to the White House, but Im president and theyre not.We won and they lost. The fact is the press destroyed themselves because they went too far. Instead of being subtle and smart they used the hatchet and the people saw it right from the beginning.Their agenda is not your agenda, youve been seeing it, I will never stop fighting for you. I am delivering on trade, on  the economy, on the supreme court, on the second amendment, on our military, for our veterans. And on our borders, where we are doing record, record stoppage. Jul 3, 2017
Syria fire

Syria fire

A fire broke out in a Syrian refugee camp in Beqaa valley in Lebanon on Sunday (2 July) and spread rapidly. The refugee camp is located in Qab Elias town, east of Beirut. Jul 3, 2017
Brazilian drug lord who used plastic surgery to change looks arrested after 30 years on the run

Brazilian drug lord who used plastic surgery to change looks arrested after 30 years on the run

A Brazilian drug lord has been arrested after three decades on the run. Luiz Carlos da Rocha  was one of South Americas biggest cocaine kingpins. He is said to have amassed a personal fortune of $100m (£77m). 150 police agents carried out 24 raids and seized $10m worth of the drug lords assets, including planes, properties and luxury cars. Rocha had managed to avoid capture using plastic surgery to change his appearance. Jul 2, 2017
Fire erupts at block of flats near east Londons Bethnal Green

Fire erupts at block of flats near east Londons Bethnal Green

A large fire has engulfed a new block of flats in London. 80 firefighters and twelve fire engines tried to contain the blaze. The building was vacant at the time of the fire. The site is comprised of five houses and 19 flats, some valued at over a million pounds. The cause of the fire is not yet known. Jul 2, 2017
Fatal blaze destroys refugee camp in Lebanon

Fatal blaze destroys refugee camp in Lebanon

A big fire has destroyed large parts of a Syrian refugee camp in the Bekaa Valley in Lebanon. Local news reports one child was killed and several other people injured. Thick black smoke rose from the blaze, destroying more than 100 tents. The cause of the fire is not yet known. At least one million Syrian refugees fled to Lebanon, often living in informal settlements. Jul 2, 2017
Video shows toxic foam floating on Yamuna river

Video shows toxic foam floating on Yamuna river

A thick layer of foam on the Yamuna river has sparked new pollution concerns. The river has been the center of a number of environmental controversies. Pollution levels have spiked in the last six years as sewage and industrial waste flows into the river despite a ban on these practices. The toxic foam has already been spotted several times on the river. Jul 2, 2017
Brave firefighters rescue fawns trapped in forest fire

Brave firefighters rescue fawns trapped in forest fire

These firefighters came across two fawns trapped in a forest fire at Prescott National Forest in Arizona. They were battling the 25,000-acre fire when they came across the baby deer. The lucky animals were transferred to a save area to be reunited with their mother. Jul 2, 2017
Uncovered tower of skulls reveals dark Aztec history

Uncovered tower of skulls reveals dark Aztec history

A tower made of human skulls has been unearthed in Mexico City. More than 650 skulls caked in lime were found near Templo Mayor one of the main temples in the former Aztec capital. Anthropologists believe the tower was part of a massive structure made of skulls that terrified the Spanish invaders according to contemporary accounts. Many of the skulls belonged to women and children who may have been part of religious rituals. Jul 2, 2017
Yemen cholera epidemic spreads with nearly 250,000 infected

Yemen cholera epidemic spreads with nearly 250,000 infected

A cholera outbreak in Yemen has infected nearly 250,000 people. The WHO warned of the unprecedented spread of the disease in the war-torn country. 1,500 deaths have been reported so far between April and June 2017 and every day an additional 5,000 new cases are reported. Almost half of all recorded cholera cases are children. Nearly 2 million children suffer from malnutrition, making them vulnerable for diseases. Jul 2, 2017
World Pride parade in Madrid parties for LGBT rights

World Pride parade in Madrid parties for LGBT rights

More than 50 floats took part in the WorldPride parade in Madrid that saw hundreds of thousands of people march for LGBT rights.Revellers partied until late in the night in a carnival atmosphere and World Pride protests and events took place on the weekend across Madrid.World Pride first started in 2000 and has been held in several cities around the globe. Jul 2, 2017
Time-lapse shows Winnipegs largest living maple leaf as tribute to Canada 150 celebrations

Time-lapse shows Winnipegs largest living maple leaf as tribute to Canada 150 celebrations

Thousands of people, wearing red shirts, gathered at an intersection in downtown Winnipeg, Canada, to form the largest living maple leaf to celebrate the countrys 150th anniversary. Downtown Winnipeg Biz, which organised the event, said at least 3,600 people were involved in the stunt that took place on Saturday (1 July) morning local time. A few people, wearing white, formed 150 under the maple leafs stem.This is reported to be the seventh year that Canadians have gathered in the shape of the countrys iconic symbol. Jul 2, 2017
Stunning timelapse shows koala sleeping underneath Milky Way galaxy

Stunning timelapse shows koala sleeping underneath Milky Way galaxy

Symbio Wildlife Park has released stunning footage of Grace, the koala, sleeping underneath the Milky Way galaxy. The video filmed over four hours consists of nearly 600 shots at 25 second intervals. Staff at the park reported seeing Grace climb to the highest point of the Koala Sanctuary during clear winter nights, leading to the idea for the video. Jul 1, 2017
Two injured after plane bursts into flames in crash on motorway

Two injured after plane bursts into flames in crash on motorway

Following the crash of a Cessna 310 aircraft on a busy California motorway, the two occupants of the plane had to be taken to hospital in a serious condition. The pilot tried to return to the airport shortly after take-off because of engine problems but instead came down between cars on the road. Jul 1, 2017
17 injured in shooting at Arkansas nightclub

17 injured in shooting at Arkansas nightclub

Multiple people have been shot at a night club in Little Rock, Arkansas, on 1 July. The incident is reported to have taken place in the early hours of Saturday morning at the Power Ultra Lounge.Police have said that there are 17 victims, who include those shot as well as people trampled as patrons fled the club. Jul 1, 2017
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