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What is the Human Rights Act?

IBTimes UK explains the key points behind the Human Rights Act, after Justice Secretary Liz Truss confirmed that the government intends to go ahead with replacing the legislature. Scrapping the Act was a key manifesto pledge by the Conservative Party during the general election in May 2015. A petition to stop the act being replaced has gained over 30,000 signatures. Aug 26, 2016

Syrias White Helmets nominated for Nobel Peace prize

Syrias White Helmets are an army of volunteers over 3000 strong, who help rescue civilians after airstrikes and attacks. They have been nominated for a Nobel Peace prize by over 130 organisation and people around the world. Former bakers, tailors, engineers, painters and pharmacists are among the organisations members, who pledge to help anyone in need regardless of religious or political affiliations. Aug 18, 2016

Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz throw objects at one another ahead of UFC clash

The pre-fight conference for Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz in Las Vegas, USA, had to be abandoned when violence broke out. The police had to intervene to separate the two groups when the pair started hurling objects at each other from across the room. UFC featherweight champion McGregor will face welterweight Diaz after losing to him in an earlier bout in March 2016. Aug 18, 2016
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