Donald Trump Muslim immigration ban proposal adds fuel to the fire of Islamophobic attacks in Florida

The number of Islamophobic attacks and incidents in Florida have risen since Donald Trump proposed a temporary ban on Muslims entering the US, according to the Islamic Center of Orlando. Fatima Ait Rami, the outreach director of the centre, said there has been an increase in incidents since Trump made his comments in December 2015. Most recently, a mosque in Fort Pierce, which Pulse nightclub gunman Omar Mateen was thought to have attended, was set on fire in a suspected arson attack. Sep 20, 2016

Ramzan Kadyrov maintains Chechen presidency with 98% of vote

Russias Republic of Chechnya voted overwhelmingly in favour of regional president Ramzan Kadyrov. The Chechen leader won 98 percent of the vote in elections that did not meet international standards. He held a banquet in honour of Chechnyas women on results day, dressed as a medieval warrior. Sep 20, 2016

Emmys 2016 highlights: Game of Thrones sweeps the board with 12 wins

Hit TV show Game of thrones won 12 Emmy awards on 18 September in Los Angeles, whilst FXs 10-hour dramatisation of O.J. Simpsons double murder trial took home nine Emmys. Comedy Veep also won Emmys for a second straight year with star Julia- Louis-Dreyfus won her fifth straight Emmy for he role. Sep 19, 2016

Flying presidential nominees zoom over California beach

Flying motorised replicas of Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton fly through the air in Southern California on 15 September. The creator of the replicas, Otto Dieffenbach, says that they are not political but for enjoyement and promotion of his business. Hillary Clinton is portrayed as a witch on broom, where as Trump flies over dropping money on passers-by. Sep 16, 2016

Donald Trumps craziest tweets

IBTimes UK present some of the Republican presidential candidates most controversial statements on Twitter. Sep 16, 2016

Hillary Clinton: I didnt want to stop

US presidential nominee Hillary Clinton told a press conference on 15 September that she sought to power through pneumonia and that only a few people knew she was ill. The Democrat nominee nearly collapsed at a memorial ceremony on 11 September, leading to concerns for her health and her ability to run for president. Sep 16, 2016

Donald Trump: I feel as good today as I did when I was 30

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has revealed his medical records on The Dr.Oz Show, saying he feels as good as he did when he was 30. The release of medical records has become a hot topic in the race to the White House after rival Hillary Clinton nearly collapsed at a 9/11 memorial ceremony on 11 September. It was later disclosed that she had pneumonia, but throughout the campaign Donald Trump has said he doesnt believe Clinton has the stamina to be president. Sep 15, 2016