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
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
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
Violent clashes erupt at West Ham vs Chelsea derby

Violent clashes erupt at West Ham vs Chelsea derby

Seven people have been arrested following the violence at West Ham vs Chelseas EFL cup tie on 26 October. Riot police were forced to intervene as fighting between the home and away fans broke out, and missiles of bottles and coins were thrown. West Ham eventually won the game 2-1, with Chelsea only managing to score a consolation goal in the last minute of the game. Oct 27, 2016