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South Korea president denies being part of religious cult

South Korea president denies being part of religious cult

South Korean President Park Geun-hye has apologised for the political scandal she is alleged to have caused. Park is accused of letting close friend Choi Soon-sil influence state affairs. Choi was arrested on Monday but denies the allegations. Chois late father, Choi Tae-min, was leader of a religious sect and close to Park’s father, the late president Park Chung-hee. Local media has accused Park Geun-hye of taking part in sect rituals which she denied. Nov 4, 2016
VP nominee Tim Kaine calls Donald Trump Vladimir Putins defence lawyer

VP nominee Tim Kaine calls Donald Trump Vladimir Putins defence lawyer

Democratic vice-presidential nominee Senator Tim Kaine called Donald Trump Vladimir Putins defence lawyer at a campaign event at Lawrence University in Wisconsin. Kaine attacked the Republic presidential nominee over his comments towards Americas democracy and the fact he hasnt denounced alleged Russian attempts to interfere with the presidential election. Nov 2, 2016
Halloween ride-outs take place in major UK cities

Halloween ride-outs take place in major UK cities

Groups of bikers have been involved in Halloween ride-outs in three major UK cities; London, Birmingham and Leeds. Groups took to the streets and pedestrianised zones which resulted in travel chaos and scared residents. 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
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
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