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Nick Clegg: Government are ‘completely clueless’ about Brexit

Nick Clegg: Government are ‘completely clueless’ about Brexit

The Liberal Democrats can pull off an astonishing win and dethrone Zac Goldsmith in the Richmond Park and North Kingston by-election on Thursday (1 December), Nick Clegg has claimed. The former deputy prime minister told IBTimes UK that Liberal Democrat candidate Sarah Olney will beat Eurosceptic Goldsmith because of fears of a hard Brexit. Nov 30, 2016
World Aids Day 2016: HIV in numbers

World Aids Day 2016: HIV in numbers

Since that start of the Aids epidemic, 78 million people have become infected with HIV. Of those, 35 million have died from Aids-related illnesses. Nov 30, 2016

Cuban President Raul Castro pays final respects to brother and predecessor Fidel Castro

Cuban President Raul Castro paid his final respects to to his brother and predecessor Fidel Castro.The president signed signed an allegiance to the countrys revolution during a ceremony in Havana.Fidel Castro died on 25 November at the age of 90.His ashes will be in the countrys Revolutionary Square for two days so Cubans can pay their final respects. Nov 29, 2016
Football sex abuse scandal: ‘Hundreds, if not thousands’ more cases likely

Football sex abuse scandal: ‘Hundreds, if not thousands’ more cases likely

A footballer once on Manchester City’s books has said that the child sex abuse scandal in British soccer could widen to reveal “hundreds, if not thousands” of victims. Jason Dunford, a former youth team player with Manchester City, is one of four people to waive their right to anonymity and appear on a BBC television programme about the abuse. The players came forward in the wake of former Crew Alexandra player Andy Woodward revealing he was molested as a boy by convicted paedophile Barry Bennell. Dunford said Bennell had also tried to abuse him. Nov 28, 2016
Taiwan: Thousands gather to protest special law for same-sex marriage

Taiwan: Thousands gather to protest special law for same-sex marriage

Taiwan is regarded as one of the most LGBT-friendly places in Asia, annually hosting the biggest gay pride event in the region with tens of thousands of participants from throughout the continent. But MPs have taken a u-turn on legalising same-sex marriage, instead opting for a special law to regulate unions between couples. Nov 28, 2016
Arsene Wenger speaks out on Crewe sexual abuse investigation

Arsene Wenger speaks out on Crewe sexual abuse investigation

When asked about his opinion on the current investigation into sexual abuse of young football players by former Crewe Alexandra coach Barry Bennell, Arsene Wenger spoke out for the hundreds and thousands of coaches who did not behave inappropriately.The accusations against Bennell sparked new investigations in a case that football player Andy Woodward - who made the first of the more recent claims against Bennell - called potentially worse than Savile. Nov 26, 2016
World reacts to Fidel Castro's death

World reacts to Fidel Castros death

Fidel Castro, Cuba’s former leader, died on 26 November, aged 90. His brother, current Cuban President Raul Castro, made the announcement on state television.People across Cuba were saddened and shocked by the announcement, while many Cubans in exile in Miami took to the streets to celebrate the news of Fidel’s death.Leaders worldwide shared their condolences on social media and highlighted his historic importance. Nov 26, 2016
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