Donald Trump fires acting US Attorney General Sally Yates

Donald Trump fires acting US Attorney General Sally Yates

US President Donald Trump sacked the federal governments top lawyer Sally Yates after she criticised his executive order banning refugees and citizens from seven Muslim-majority nations. Yates said late on Monday (30 January) that the Department of Justice would not defend Trumps directive in court, which resulted in her being relieved of her position. Jan 31, 2017
Two suspects arrested after six killed in Quebec mosque attack

Two suspects arrested after six killed in Quebec mosque attack

Six people have been killed and eight wounded when gunmen opened fire at a mosque in Quebec City, Canada during evening prayers on 29 January. The police declined to give details of the shooters identities or motives. The incident has been described as terrorist attack on Muslims by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Jan 30, 2017