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Tornado tears through southern United States

Tornado tears through southern United States

A powerful storm brought hail, rain, and howling winds to central Louisiana on Sunday, 2 April. A tornado killed two people in Rapides Parish and caused considerable damage to businesses and homes. Apr 5, 2017
Journalist captures moment air strike hits Khan Shaykhun Hospital in Syria

Journalist captures moment air strike hits Khan Shaykhun Hospital in Syria

Following a suspected chemical attack in Khan Shaykhun on 4 April, several media activists entered the town’s hospital to report on the victims being treated before what was described as a “double-tap air strike” on the hospital. This video, captured by a local activist Fadi al-Halabi, was taken from inside the hospital during the moment of the air strike. Apr 5, 2017
Theresa May condems chemical weapons attack in Idlib

Theresa May condems chemical weapons attack in Idlib

British Prime Minister Theresa May condemned the alleged use of chemical weapons by the Syrian regime, and continued calls for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to be removed from power. May also urged the organisation for the prohibition of chemical weapons to investigate the incident and said there can be no future for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in a stable Syria Apr 5, 2017
Anti-Maduro protesters clash with Venezuela police after government blocks opposition march

Anti-Maduro protesters clash with Venezuela police after government blocks opposition march

Venezuelan security forces clashed with rock-throwing protesters in the capital city Caracas after an opposition march against unpopular President Nicolas Maduro was blocked on Tuesday (4 April). Pro-government authorities reportedly closed subway stations and set up checkpoints, besides cordoning off a venue where Maduros opponents planned to meet for their latest demonstration. Tensions have been running high in the oil-producing country, especially after the pro-Maduro Supreme Court stripped the opposition-dominated National Assembly of its powers on 29 March. Apr 5, 2017
Dalai Lama has emotional reunion with guard who escorted him to safety

Dalai Lama has emotional reunion with guard who escorted him to safety

The Dalai Lama has had an emotional reunion with the paramilitary guard who escorted him to safety nearly 60 years ago. The Tibetan spiritual leader fled to India following a failed uprising against China. The Dalai Lama is on a 12-day visit to Indias north east region. He will also visit the hill town of Tawang despite strong protests from Beijing. China has ruled Tibet with an iron fist since it was peacefully liberated by the Peoples Liberation Army in 1950. China denies any repression in Tibet and says its rule has brought development to a once backward and poverty-stricken region. Apr 4, 2017
The Falklands War explained

The Falklands War explained

On 2 April 1982, Argentina invaded the Falklands Islands, a British colony situated in the South Atlantic Sea. This triggered a 74-day war that resulted in over 900 deaths, and reignited a debate over the sovereignty of the islands that rages on to this day. Apr 4, 2017
‘Why doesnt anyone do anything about North Korea?’ human rights activist asks

‘Why doesnt anyone do anything about North Korea?’ human rights activist asks

North Korean defector and human rights activist Yeonmi Park spoke to media about her harrowing escape on Monday (3 April). The 23-year-old escaped from North Korea ten years ago by travelling through China and Mongolia before settling in South Korea. Park stepped into the global spotlight after she delivered a speech at the One Young World 2014 summit in Ireland. A year later, she published her memoir, In Order to Live: A North Korean Girls Journey to Freedom. She recently married and is currently residing in the US. The human rights activist urged the media to focus more on the stories of North Koreans themselves rather than the missile and nuclear tests. Apr 4, 2017
Dozens killed in ‘chemical weapons attack’ in Syria

Dozens killed in ‘chemical weapons attack’ in Syria

At least 58 people have been killed and dozens injured in a suspected chemical attack on 4 April. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said a choking substance had been dropped by Syrian government or Russian jets on the town of Khan Sheikhoun, a pro-opposition town. Damascus has repeatedly denied using chemical weapons. Apr 4, 2017
Biker avoids injury after being struck by flying mattress

Biker avoids injury after being struck by flying mattress

A motorcyclist avoided serious injury or death on 28 March after riding into a flying mattress which fell from the trailer of a pickup truck. Aaron Wood said that he had no time to stop or swerve as the mattress came hurtling towards him whilst he was going around 50mph. Queensland Police released the footage but said no charges had been made and they are continuing their investigations. Apr 4, 2017
Robbers use explosives to blow up cash-in-transit van in Johannesburg, South Africa

Robbers use explosives to blow up cash-in-transit van in Johannesburg, South Africa

On 1 April, robbers used explosives to blow the doors off a cash-in-transit van in Johannesburg. The van was seized by armed robbers on a busy highway shortly before noon. The suspects were travelling in a BMW and Mercedes-Benz and shot the vans tyre before forcing the guards out of the vehicle, blowing it up with explosives, and making off with an undisclosed amount of cash. Apr 4, 2017
Burglars who poured boiling water on elderly victims get life sentences

Burglars who poured boiling water on elderly victims get life sentences

Two men have each received life sentences after they broke into a home in Halstead and tortured their elderly victims with boiling water. Video footage shows the moments Daniel Wallace and Kacey Adams were arrested at Heathrow Airport by Kent Police after returning from a shopping trip to Dubai. Apr 4, 2017
Watch Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-Wen rap with local artist Dwagie

Watch Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-Wen rap with local artist Dwagie

The president appeared as a featured artist on the song ‘Light Up Taiwan’, singing the worlds ‘Tsai Ing-Wen and Dwagie, we light up Taiwan’ among other phrases. The song pays tribute to the cultural history of Taiwan, and boasts about Taiwanese industry, healthcare and the island’s independence from China. Apr 4, 2017
Watch Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-Wen rap with local artist Dwagie

Watch Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-Wen rap with local artist Dwagie

The president appeared as a featured artist on the song ‘Light Up Taiwan’, singing the worlds ‘Tsai Ing-Wen and Dwagie, we light up Taiwan’ among other phrases. The song pays tribute to the cultural history of Taiwan, and boasts about Taiwanese industry, healthcare and the island’s independence from China. Apr 4, 2017
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