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5 things you didn’t know about Julian Assange

5 things you didn’t know about Julian Assange

As Julian Assange undertakes a press conference in response to allegations by US intelligence that Wikileaks worked with Russia to influence the US presidential elections, IBTimes UK lists five facts you might not know about the notorious hacker. Jan 10, 2017
CCTV footage shows Sinai police bomb attacker killed in hail of bullets

CCTV footage shows Sinai police bomb attacker killed in hail of bullets

Footage obtained by Egypts interior ministry shows the killing of a man reportedly involved in the Sinia bomb attack on 9 January in Arish, Egypt. At least seven policemen and one civilian were killed in the attack. A bomb planted in a street cleaning vehicle exploded near a security checkpoint, then after the bomb exploded, around 20 attackers fired guns and rocket-propelled grenades. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack, but an Islamist insurgency in the Sinai Peninsula has gained pace since the military toppled President Mohamed Mursi of the Muslim Brotherhood in 2013. Jan 9, 2017
North Korean officials run through Pyongyang as part of national sports day

North Korean officials run through Pyongyang as part of national sports day

Dozens of government officials in North Korea have taken part in the countrys first national sports day of 2017. Employees of various state departments were seen running around Pyongyang on 8 January to mark the day. Officials were also spotted practising Taekwondo and gymnastics at Kim Il-sung square. Jan 9, 2017
Turkish police stop protests against stronger presidency powers

Turkish police stop protests against stronger presidency powers

Turkish police dispersed hundreds of protesters in Ankara on 9 January, as they marched against planned changes to the constitution. If the new changes are implemented, they would expand the powers of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, introducing an executive presidential system. The draft is expected to pass in parliament, which is dominated by the ruling AK Party, before being put to a referendum in the spring. Jan 9, 2017
Tube strike causes chaos for millions of commuters

Tube strike causes chaos for millions of commuters

Londoners face transport chaos at the start of the working week after two unions on the Underground stage a 24-hour strike. The action follows weeks of strikes by Southern Rail, as well as price hikes on rail fares. Normal service on the Tube is expected to resume on 10 January. Jan 9, 2017
Time-lapse footage shows smog engulfing Beijing

Time-lapse footage shows smog engulfing Beijing

A 12-second time-lapse footage shows the moment when the smog engulfs the city of Beijing in the latest bout of air pollution. Pollution alerts are common in northern China, especially during bitterly cold winters when energy demand, much of it met by coal, soars. Jan 9, 2017
Millions of Catholics expected for Black Nazarene procession in Philippines

Millions of Catholics expected for Black Nazarene procession in Philippines

Hundreds of thousands of barefoot devotees joined a procession in Manila on 9 January, to honour a centuries-old black statue of Jesus Christ. The Black Nazarene, a 17th century icon carved in Mexico, is believed to have healing powers and can grant miracles. The procession has been celebrated for more than 200 years in the Philippiness capital, where around 80 per cent of the population is Roman Catholic. Jan 9, 2017
Israeli envoy to UK apologises as employee is caught plotting to take down Sir Alan Duncan

Israeli envoy to UK apologises as employee is caught plotting to take down Sir Alan Duncan

Israels ambassador to the UK, Mark Regev, has issued an apology after a senior embassy official was caught on camera reportedly saying that he wanted to take down pro-Palestinian ministers.According to reports, footage from an undercover sting operation showed senior political officer of the Israeli embassy, Shai Masot, talking to Maria Strizzolo, former chief of staff to Conservative MP Robert Halfons – sometime in October 2016. The conversation was recorded by a reporter from Al-Jazeeras investigative team at a London restaurant. Jan 8, 2017
Truck ploughs into pedestrians in Jerusalem terrorist attack

Truck ploughs into pedestrians in Jerusalem terrorist attack

At least four people were killed and 15 injured when a truck drove into pedestrians in Jerusalem. The truck, driven by a Palestinian, struck people as they were walking on the popular Armon Hanatziv promenade. The four dead are said to be soldiers in their 20s. The driver was shot while he was in the vehicle. Hamas spokesman Hazzem Qassem praised the attacker. Jan 8, 2017
Queen makes first public appearance of 2017 after illness

Queen makes first public appearance of 2017 after illness

Queen Elizabeth II has made her first public appearance this year. She attended St Mary Magdalene Church, near her Sandringham estate, on Sunday morning.She was accompanied by Prince Philip and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.The Royal had missed several public events over the Christmas period because of lingering respiratory illness. Jan 8, 2017
One of the worlds biggest icebergs is about to break away from Antarctica

One of the worlds biggest icebergs is about to break away from Antarctica

A giant iceberg could break away from an ice shelf in Antarctica. An area more than three times the size of London is now only connected to the Larsen C ice shelf by 12 miles of ice. The soon-to-be iceberg makes up 10% of the ice shelf. When the 1,900 square mile area breaks away, Larsen C will be at its most retreated position ever. Sea levels could rise by up to 10cm if Larsen C disintegrates completely. Jan 8, 2017
FBI: Fort Lauderdale airport shooting suspect chose location for deadly attack

FBI: Fort Lauderdale airport shooting suspect chose location for deadly attack

The 26-year-old suspect in the Fort Lauderdale airport shooting, Esteban Santiago, had a history of acting erratically, and mental illness might have played a role in the attack. Five people were killed and eight wounded when Santiago loaded a handgun from his checked luggage and started shooting in the baggage claim area. Jan 8, 2017
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