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All hospitals in eastern Aleppo are out of service after air strikes

All hospitals in eastern Aleppo are out of service after air strikes

All hospitals in eastern Aleppo are out of service following heavy air strikes, according to the WHO.Other reports say hospitals are still operating but residents are too afraid to use them because of shelling.Lack of supplies makes it harder for health staff to bring damaged hospitals back into operation.Footage by the Aleppo Media Centre shows dead and injured patients lying in hospital corridors, covered in dust.Both the Syrian government and Russia’s air force have denied targeting hospitals deliberately. Nov 20, 2016
Nearly 100 people killed as passenger train derails in northern India

Nearly 100 people killed as passenger train derails in northern India

At least 96 people were killed and many were injured in a train crash in northern India. Fourteen carriages derailed in the early hours of 20 November.The death toll is expected to rise as rescue workers are trying to free trapped passengers.Indias railways minister, Suresh Prabhu, promised an immediate investigation into the cause of the accident. Nov 20, 2016
Pokémon Sun and Moon: What you need to know

Pokémon Sun and Moon: What you need to know

Pokémon Sun and Moon will be released on the 23 November. The game takes place in the Alola region, based on real-world Hawaii.The release commemorates the 20th anniversary of the franchise. It includes the new starter Pokémon Rowlet, Litten, and Popplio. Nov 19, 2016
Pep Guardiola: Playing against Crystal Palace will be

Pep Guardiola: Playing against Crystal Palace will be

Speaking ahead of the Manchester City game against Crystal Palace on Saturday, 19 November, manager Pep Guardiola explains why he never looks at the position of the opposite team in the league. But he says Alan Pardews experienced and fast players will make the match against Crystal Palace on of the most difficult games for City to play. Nov 19, 2016
Sharon Jones, Dap-Kings singer and soul revival icon, dies aged 60

Sharon Jones, Dap-Kings singer and soul revival icon, dies aged 60

American soul singer Sharon Jones died on 18 November aged 60. Jones had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2013. Jones is famed for her role in the soul revival movement with her band the Dap-Kings. Jones sang for decades in gospel bands but fame finally came in 2002 when Dap-Kings released their debut album. Six more albums followed including the Grammy-nominated Give the People What they Want in 2014. On social media, thousands of fans paid tribute to the singer and her incredible voice. Nov 19, 2016
Malaysia painted red and yellow as government rivals rally in capital

Malaysia painted red and yellow as government rivals rally in capital

Thousands of people marched through Kuala Lumpur in anti-government protests. They demanded Prime Minister Najib Razak’s resignation over his alleged involvement in a multi-billion dollar misappropriation scandal.Wearing yellow T-shirts they called for a corruption-free Malaysia. Najib’s supporters in red staged their own protest to fight against the allegations. Police said the protests by both groups were illegal. Nov 19, 2016
California town covered in thick foam after fault in airports fire system

California town covered in thick foam after fault in airports fire system

Santa Clara in California was covered in thick foam on Friday 18 November. The foam was seeping out of a hangar at the airport.It was up two metres thick and covered roads and cars nearby. Authorities said the foam was caused by a fault in the airport’s fire prevention system. Locals were warned to keep away for health reasons. Nov 19, 2016
California town covered in thick foam after fault in airports fire system

California town covered in thick foam after fault in airports fire system

Santa Clara in California was covered in thick foam on Friday 18 November. The foam was seeping out of a hangar at the airport.It was up two metres thick and covered roads and cars nearby. Authorities said the foam was caused by a fault in the airport’s fire prevention system. Locals were warned to keep away for health reasons. Nov 19, 2016
Vice president-elect Mike Pence booed at Hamilton show; actors ask him to uphold American values

Vice president-elect Mike Pence booed at Hamilton show; actors ask him to uphold American values

US Vice president-elect Mike Pence got booed after he attended a performance of Hamilton in New York. After the show, cast member Brandon Victor Dixon pointed out Pence in the audience.While he asked the audience not to boo, he told Pence: “We sir, we are the diverse America, who are alarmed and anxious that your new administration will not protect us, our planet, our children, our parents, or defend us and uphold our inalienable rights, sir” Nov 19, 2016
Vice president-elect Mike Pence booed at Hamilton show; actors ask him to uphold American values

Vice president-elect Mike Pence booed at Hamilton show; actors ask him to uphold American values

US Vice president-elect Mike Pence got booed after he attended a performance of Hamilton in New York. After the show, cast member Brandon Victor Dixon pointed out Pence in the audience.While he asked the audience not to boo, he told Pence: “We sir, we are the diverse America, who are alarmed and anxious that your new administration will not protect us, our planet, our children, our parents, or defend us and uphold our inalienable rights, sir” Nov 19, 2016
Theresa May and Angela Merkel meet for bilateral talks

Theresa May and Angela Merkel meet for bilateral talks

UK Prime Minister Theresa May met with German Chancellor Angela Merkel to discuss freedom of movement between EU countries as well as partnerships with Africa and the worldwide economy. Speaking at a press conference both Merkel and May pointed out that the leaders were not meeting to discuss Brexit in detail because the decision of Britain to leave the European Union was accepted by Germany. Nov 18, 2016
Theresa May and Angela Merkel meet for bilateral talks

Theresa May and Angela Merkel meet for bilateral talks

UK Prime Minister Theresa May met with German Chancellor Angela Merkel to discuss freedom of movement between EU countries as well as partnerships with Africa and the worldwide economy. Speaking at a press conference both Merkel and May pointed out that the leaders were not meeting to discuss Brexit in detail because the decision of Britain to leave the European Union was accepted by Germany. Nov 18, 2016
British taxpayers to fund huge £369m refurbishment of Buckingham Palace

British taxpayers to fund huge £369m refurbishment of Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace requires urgent repair work costing tax payers £369m. The refurbishment is expected to take 10 years during which the Queen will remain in residence. An independent survey warned of a risk of serious damage should repairs be delayed.The refurbishment is also supposed to “future-proof” the palace for the next 50 years. The repairs will be funded by increasing the Sovereign Grant from 15% to 25%. Nov 18, 2016
Heart-stopping moment 9-year-old catches falling baby

Heart-stopping moment 9-year-old catches falling baby

Tila Levi, the 35-year-old mother, shared this video showing the moment her 11-month-old baby fell from a changing table, and was caught by her quick-thinking 9-year-old son. Initially she was too embarrassed to share the CCTV footage, but she since decided it was important to share her story to raise awareness that accidents really could happen in a second. That evening, Levi was putting her five children to bed when she placed her baby on a changing table. She turned around to talk to her 6-year-old child, and that was when the baby rolled off the table and fell. Luckily her 9-year-old son Joseph demonstrated impressive reflexes catching his baby brother before he hit the floor. Levi hoped that by sharing her experience, she could help prevent similar accidents from happening to other families. Nov 18, 2016
Justin Bieber, Drake and Rihanna predicted to win top awards at the AMAs 2016

Justin Bieber, Drake and Rihanna predicted to win top awards at the AMAs 2016

The hottest names in music will flock to Los Angeles this weekend as the American Music Awards 2016 takes place. Bringing the pop awards season to a close, the night will celebrate the artists who have dominated the airwaves over the last 12 months from Justin Bieber to Carrie Underwood and Adele. Nov 18, 2016
Baltimore teacher fired for racially insulting students

Baltimore teacher fired for racially insulting students

A teacher for Harlem Park Elementary/Middle School in Baltimore, Maryland, has been fired after a video emerged showing her yelling at her students and using racial slurs. The footage, which has gone viral, shows the teacher shoving a student out of her classroom, and returning to scream at her class. The Baltimore City Public School District confirmed that the teacher taught middle school science and was no longer employed. Her name has not been released. A spokesman said: At Baltimore City Public Schools, we are committed to creating positive and equitable learning environments in school communities where all members are welcome, supported, and valued. No form of discriminatory behaviour of any kind is or will be tolerated. Nov 18, 2016
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