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South Korea: Man crashes digger into prosecutors building to protest against Presidents friend

South Korea: Man crashes digger into prosecutors building to protest against Presidents friend

A 45-year-old man crashed an excavator into the South Korean prosecutors office to protest against the woman at the centre of an influence-peddling scandal gripping the countrys highest office. The woman he was protesting against, Choi Soon-sil, was arrested on allegations she used her friendship with President Park Geun-hye to influence state affairs by gaining access to classified documents and benefited personally through non-profit foundations, officials said. Choi was detained late on 31 October, hours after she had arrived at the office of local prosecutors to answer questions. Nov 1, 2016
South Korea: Man crashes digger into prosecutors building to protest against Presidents friend

South Korea: Man crashes digger into prosecutors building to protest against Presidents friend

A 45-year-old man crashed an excavator into the South Korean prosecutors office to protest against the woman at the centre of an influence-peddling scandal gripping the countrys highest office. The woman he was protesting against, Choi Soon-sil, was arrested on allegations she used her friendship with President Park Geun-hye to influence state affairs by gaining access to classified documents and benefited personally through non-profit foundations, officials said. Choi was detained late on 31 October, hours after she had arrived at the office of local prosecutors to answer questions. Nov 1, 2016
Hillary Clinton email scandal: There is no case here

Hillary Clinton email scandal: There is no case here

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has reinforced her innocence and welcomed the FBI to look at the emails in the latest twist of the private server scandal. She told supporters she was confident that the FBI would reach the same conclusion as it did, that there were no grounds for an charges. Nov 1, 2016
President Barack Obama sings Purple Rain to White House trick or treater

President Barack Obama sings Purple Rain to White House trick or treater

President Barack Obama belted out the song Purple Rain as he handed treats to a child dressed as Prince at the White House trick or treat party on 31 October. President Obama and Michelle Obama greeted thousands of children for the holiday event, starting off with a dance to Michael Jacksons song Thriller. The Obamas then handed out sweets to the children who were mostly pupils from local schools or children from military families. Nov 1, 2016
Alabama pipeline explosion injures 7 and sends US gas prices soaring

Alabama pipeline explosion injures 7 and sends US gas prices soaring

A pipeline explosion and fire on the Colonial pipeline in Shelby, Alabama injured seven workers on 31 October. Colonial Pipeline Co opted to shut down its main gasoline and distillates pipelines following the incident, which caused pipeline led gasoline prices in New York to jump the most in nearly eight years. Nov 1, 2016
Labour MP Andy Burnham warns of old style establishment stitch-up over Orgreave

Labour MP Andy Burnham warns of old style establishment stitch-up over Orgreave

The MP for Leigh, and former Shadow Home Secretary, has called on the government to investigate the so-called Battle of Orgreave. More than 70 officers and 50 strikers were injured after clashes in July 1984, during the height of the UK miners strikes. Home Secretary Amber Rudd has rejected calls for an inquiry into the actions of South Yorkshire police, who have been accused of numerous misconduct allegations. Nov 1, 2016
Gareth Bale says renewing contract with Real Madrid is a dream come true

Gareth Bale says renewing contract with Real Madrid is a dream come true

Welsh international Gareth Bale signed a three-year contract extension with Real Madrid on 31 October that will keep him with the club until 2022. Bale joined Real for a then world-record fee of €100m in 2013 from Tottenham Hotspur. The forward has won two Champions League, a domestic cup and a European Supercup in his three seasons with Los Blancos. Oct 31, 2016
Renewing contract with Real Madrid a dream come true says Gareth Bale

Renewing contract with Real Madrid a dream come true says Gareth Bale

Welsh international Gareth Bale signed a three-year contract extension with Real Madrid on 31 October that will keep him with the club until 2022. Bale joined Real for a then world-record fee of €100m in 2013 from Tottenham Hotspur. The forward has won two Champions League, a domestic cup and a European Supercup in his three seasons with Los Blancos. Oct 31, 2016
Anthony Weiner sexting scandal: FBI to investigate Huma Abedin emails linked to Hillary Clinton private email server

Anthony Weiner sexting scandal: FBI to investigate Huma Abedin emails linked to Hillary Clinton private email server

The FBI have obtained a warrant needed to begin reviewing emails found on a laptop used by Hillary Clinton aid Huma Abedin. Metadata from a laptop, used by Huma and estranged husband Anthony Weiner, indicates emails were sent via Clintons private server. FBI director James Comeys letter announcing the new inquiry to Congress has caused political uproar. He has been criticised by Democrats, Republicans and the Justice Department. Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid has even suggested that Comey may have broken The Hatch Act, a law preventing government officials from influencing elections. Oct 31, 2016
Tomasz Kroker jailed for killing woman and three children in car crash while using phone

Tomasz Kroker jailed for killing woman and three children in car crash while using phone

A lorry driver who killed a woman and three children by ploughing into their stationary car while scrolling through music on his mobile phone has been jailed for 10 years. Tomasz Kroker, 30, smashed into the vehicle carrying Tracey Houghton, 45, her sons, Ethan Houghton, 13, and Josh Houghton, 11, and her stepdaughter, Aimee Goldsmith, 11, at 50mph on 10 August. Thames Valley Police has released this video to show the devastation that using your phone whilst driving can cause. Oct 31, 2016
Tomasz Kroker jailed for killing woman and three children in car crash while using phone

Tomasz Kroker jailed for killing woman and three children in car crash while using phone

A lorry driver who killed a woman and three children by ploughing into their stationary car while scrolling through music on his mobile phone has been jailed for 10 years. Tomasz Kroker, 30, smashed into the vehicle carrying Tracey Houghton, 45, her sons, Ethan Houghton, 13, and Josh Houghton, 11, and her stepdaughter, Aimee Goldsmith, 11, at 50mph on 10 August. Thames Valley Police has released this video to show the devastation that using your phone whilst driving can cause. Oct 31, 2016
Drone footage of Amatrice after Italy suffers worst earthquake in 36 years

Drone footage of Amatrice after Italy suffers worst earthquake in 36 years

Italy has been hit by another earthquake just four days after it suffered two quakes of 5.5 and 6.1 magnitude. The latest shock is said to be the strongest Italy has suffered in 36 years, and comes just months after 300 people were killed in a 6.2 magnitude quake back in August. This drone footage shows the devastation to Amatrice – one of the worst hit towns in the August quake. Oct 31, 2016
Drone footage of Amatrice after Italy suffers worst earthquake in 36 years

Drone footage of Amatrice after Italy suffers worst earthquake in 36 years

Italy has been hit by another earthquake just four days after it suffered two quakes of 5.5 and 6.1 magnitude. The latest shock is said to be the strongest Italy has suffered in 36 years, and comes just months after 300 people were killed in a 6.2 magnitude quake back in August. This drone footage shows the devastation to Amatrice – one of the worst hit towns in the August quake. Oct 31, 2016
Morocco: Protests erupt after fishmonger is crushed in garbage truck

Morocco: Protests erupt after fishmonger is crushed in garbage truck

Protest have erupted after 31-year-old fishmonger Mouhcine Fikri was crushed by a garbage truck while trying to retrieve produce that the police seized from him. Fikri was in possession on 500kg of swordfish which is protected at this time of year. Protesters joined his funeral march to show solidarity against police brutality. Oct 31, 2016
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