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UK political party leaders vote in general election

UK political party leaders vote in general election

Conservative leader, and incumbent Prime Minister, Theresa May, Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, Liberal Democrats leader Tim Farron and Ukips Paul Nuttall have all been spotted casting their votes in their constituencies across the country. Jun 8, 2017
Jeremy corbyn and PM Theresa May

UK Elections 2017: All you need to know

Nearly 46.9 million people in the UK are registered to vote while a total of 650 Westminster Members of Parliament are set to be elected in the polls. Exit polls have predicted Theresa May's win. Jun 8, 2017
Mike Rogers and Dan Coats refuse to comment on Trump conversations

Mike Rogers and Dan Coats refuse to comment on Trump conversations

Two top US intelligence officials told a Senate committee on Wednesday (7 June) they could not comment on conversations with President Donald Trump, in answer to questions on whether he tried to pressure them to curtail the governments Russia probe.Im not going to talk about theoreticals and Im not going to discuss the specifics of any interaction or conversations ... that I may or may not have had with the president of the United States, Admiral Mike Rogers, head of the National Security Agency, said at a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing.Similarly, Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats said it would be inappropriate for him to discuss his own conversations with the president in a public forum. Jun 8, 2017
House Democrats announce plans to impeach Donald Trump

House Democrats announce plans to impeach Donald Trump

Representatives Al Green and Brad Sherman announced their plans to file articles of impeachment for President Donald Trump on Wednesday (June 7) claiming he has obstructed justice in the government and amp;#39;s investigation into Russian interference in the U.S. election. Jun 8, 2017
North Korea launches short range surface-to-ship missiles off east coast, says Seoul

North Korea launches short range surface-to-ship missiles off east coast, says Seoul

South Koreas military said that North Korea fired several short-range surface-to-ship missiles off its east coast on Thursday (8 June). The projectiles went around 200km (124 miles) and were launched from the North Korean town of Wonsan in Gangwon province. Through its latest test involving different types of missiles, Pyongyang might be trying to gain the upper hand in relations with South Korea and the US, a spokesman for the South Korean military said. Jun 8, 2017
Islamic State launch simultaneous twin attacks on Iran capital

Islamic State launch simultaneous twin attacks on Iran capital

Islamic State have claimed responsibility for the attacks on Irans parliament and Ayatollah Khomeinis shrine on 7 June, killing at least 7 people. The two attacks happened almost simultaneously in Tehran, and Iranian officials say they foiled a third attack. Jun 7, 2017
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