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Protesters in Seoul demand South Korean President Park Geun-hyes resignation

Protesters in Seoul demand South Korean President Park Geun-hyes resignation

Thousands of South Koreans called for the resignation of President Park Geun-hye during protests in Seoul. She is accused of letting a friend intervene in state affairs.Long-time confidante Choi Soon-sil is said to have been involved in editing Park’s speeches and the appointment of ministers.Park has publicly apologised. Her approval rating has fallen to 17 percent, the lowest since she took office in 2013. Oct 30, 2016
Calais Jungle: Key facts and numbers on the makeshift migrant camp

Calais Jungle: Key facts and numbers on the makeshift migrant camp

French police have started to evict migrants form the makeshift camp know as the Calais Jungle. Up to 10,000 migrants have settled at the camp with the hopes of entering the UK, as many of the people there have travelled from crisis-ravaged countries like Syria, Afghanistan and Eritrea. Oct 24, 2016
Third US presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump

Third US presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump

US presidential nominees Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton faced off in the final debate on Wednesday, 19 October before the 8 November election. The candidates discussed key issues while attempting to avoid the scandals that have plagued their campaigns, including the nearly dozen sexual assault allegations lobbied against Trump and the WikiLeaks release of emails from Clintons campaign director. Oct 20, 2016
Global deal reached to limit use of powerful greenhouse gases

Global deal reached to limit use of powerful greenhouse gases

Nearly 200 countries have agreed to limit the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFC).This type of greenhouse gas is used in refrigerators and air conditioners.Countries are divided into three groups with different deadlines to reduce the use of HFC.These gasses are 10,000 times more powerful than carbon dioxide.Europe and the US committed to a reduction of 10% by 2019 and 85% by 2036. Oct 15, 2016
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