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Vigil held for six people killed in Quebec City mosque shooting

Vigil held for six people killed in Quebec City mosque shooting

A vigil was held on 30 January after six people were shot dead at a Quebec City mosque. A French-Canadian student named as Alexandre Bissonnette is being held as the sole suspect. Bissonette, who is in his 20s and from Quebec,made a brief appearance in court. Prosecutors said all of the evidence was not yet ready and Bissonnette is set to appear again on Feb. 21. Police declined to discuss possible motives for the shooting at the Centre Culturel Islamique de Québec, but Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has called it ‘a terrorist attack’. Among the six men killed were a butcher, a university professor, a pharmacist and an accountant. Jan 31, 2017
Protests erupt across the UK following Donald Trump travel ban

Protests erupt across the UK following Donald Trump travel ban

Thousands of angry protesters carrying placards and chanting flocked to various towns and cities in the UK, on 30 January, to protest the US President Donald Trumps imposed travel ban on refugees and citizens of seven Muslim-majority countries. Jan 31, 2017
Donald Trump inauguration protest - 360° video

Donald Trump inauguration protest - 360° video

Hundreds of protesters lined the parade route during Donald Trumps inuguration on 20 January in Washington DC. Thousands more protested throughout the city, with a number of arrests reported. Jan 31, 2017
New Miss Universe says she is ‘proud to represent France, and the Universe’

New Miss Universe says she is ‘proud to represent France, and the Universe’

The newly-crowned Miss Universe Iris Mittenaere celebrated her victory on 30 January after winning the Miss Universe pageant in Manila. The 24-year-old from Paris won the crown in a three-hour show in the Philippine capital that focused on diversity and overcoming life struggles, besting 85 hopefuls from all over the world. Mittenaere, who is pursuing a degree in dental surgery, won the 65th edition of the annual competition hosted for the third time by the Philippines. Jan 31, 2017
Donald Trump fires acting US Attorney General Sally Yates

Donald Trump fires acting US Attorney General Sally Yates

US President Donald Trump sacked the federal governments top lawyer Sally Yates after she criticised his executive order banning refugees and citizens from seven Muslim-majority nations. Yates said late on Monday (30 January) that the Department of Justice would not defend Trumps directive in court, which resulted in her being relieved of her position. Jan 31, 2017
Two suspects arrested after six killed in Quebec mosque attack

Two suspects arrested after six killed in Quebec mosque attack

Six people have been killed and eight wounded when gunmen opened fire at a mosque in Quebec City, Canada during evening prayers on 29 January. The police declined to give details of the shooters identities or motives. The incident has been described as terrorist attack on Muslims by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Jan 30, 2017
Who has Donald Trump banned from entering the US?

Who has Donald Trump banned from entering the US?

New US President Donald Trump has banned people from seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the US, on what his administration say is a temporary basis. The executive order has been labelled a Muslim ban by some critics, one Trump’s team have been quick to deny. The order sparked worldwide condemnation, after it was signed on 27 January, with thousands of activists protesting at a number of airports across the US. Jan 30, 2017
Prime Minister Theresa May booed and called facist over Donald Trump invitation

Prime Minister Theresa May booed and called facist over Donald Trump invitation

Prime Minister Theresa May was booed and shouted at as she departed the Joint Ministerial Committee on Brexit in Cardiff on 30 January. The Prime Minister extended an invitation for a State Visit to Donald Trump when she visited Washington on 27 January, the same day the President of America signed an executive order barring people from seven predominantly Muslim countries from entering the US for 90 days. A petition requesting the invitation be rescinded has reached over one million signatures. Jan 30, 2017
Arsene Wenger says Arsenal do not need to make January additions

Arsene Wenger says Arsenal do not need to make January additions

During a press conference on 30 January, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger told reporters the combination of players coming back from injury and lack of available players to buy resulted in a quiet January transfer window. Arsenal players Danny Welbeck and Theo Walcott made their returns from injury against Southampton in the FA Cup fourth round, scoring five goals between them. Jan 30, 2017
Sherlock: 360° video of London filming locations

Sherlock: 360° video of London filming locations

Sherlock Holmes is the world’s most famous fictional detective. Created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in 1887, the iconic character has since appeared in dozens of films and TV shows.The current BBC series Sherlock, starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman as Holmes and Dr Watson Watson, has become a global phenomenon.In this 360 video we’re going to take you around some of the London filming locations seen in the show. Jan 30, 2017
I am a Muslim: Watch Mahershala Ali deliver moving SAG Awards speech

I am a Muslim: Watch Mahershala Ali deliver moving SAG Awards speech

Actor Mahershala Ali won best supporting actor at the Screen Actors Guild awards for his role in independent drama Moonlight on 29 January. In a show which was overshadowed by politics as stars slammed US President Donald Trump, Ali noted that he is a Muslim son of a mother who is a Christian minister, telling the Los Angeles audience that stuff is minutiae. Its not that important. Jan 30, 2017
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