Politics

Who is Cyril Ramaphosa? South Africas newly elected president

The South African parliament elected Cyril Ramaphosa as president. Ramaphosa succeeded Jacob Zuma who resigned amid heavy pressure due to a long list of scandals.

Feb 16, 2018

Elizabeth Warren addresses Pocahontas slurs

Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren delivered a speech at the National Congress of American Indians on February 14, addressing her controversial claims of Native American heritage and calling out President Donald Trump and amp;#39;s habit of calling her Pocahontas.

Feb 15, 2018

Australian Prime Minister bans Relationships between ministers and staff

The Australian Prime Minister has banned romantic relationships between ministers and staff. This is following the news married Deputy Australian Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce is expecting a child with his former staffer in April.

Feb 15, 2018

Australian PM bans sex between ministers and staff after deputy's shocking affair

Following a scandal involving his deputy, the Australian Prime Minister has imposed a formal ban on sex between ministers and staff members.

Feb 15, 2018

Amit Shah all set to ride bike at 'historic' Yuva Hunkar Rally, Haryana CM conducts recce on a Bullet [Video]

The Bharatiya Janata Party had earlier issued directions to all MLAs, leaders and party workers to reach the Yuva Hunkar Rally venue by riding bikes.

Feb 15, 2018

President Trump says he is totally opposed to domestic violence

President Donald Trump gave a statement about his views on domestic violence after having stayed silent over controversy surrounding former White House aide Rob Porter, who allegedly abused his ex-wives. Porter resigned on 7 February.

Feb 15, 2018

Rex Tillerson says Middle East peace plan fairly well advanced

President Trumps Middle East peace plan is fairly well advanced, US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said in a joint press conference with Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi on 14 February.

Feb 15, 2018

American myths about US presidents debunked

Here are some fact-checked urban legends surrounding past US presidents from George Washingtons cherry tree to the alleged curse of Tippecanoe.

Feb 15, 2018

South Africas President Jacob Zuma resigns amid heavy pressure

South Africas President Jacob Zuma resigned in a televised announcement after facing heavy pressure from opposition and within his own party. Zuma was once an anti-apartheid hero, but has since fallen from grace after a long series of scandals.

Feb 15, 2018

According To Trump The U.S. Is A Piggy Bank To Other Nations And Rebuilt China

In a meeting on trade with members of congress, President Trump complained the U.S. was a piggy bank to other nations.Whilst discussing steel and aluminium imports he complained the industry had been decimated by many countriesHe also claimed China had been rebuilt with money taken from the U.S.

Feb 14, 2018

FBI Director Christopher Wray testifying before Senate Intelligence Committee

FBI Director Christopher Wray explains the timeline of Rob Porters security clearance.

Feb 14, 2018

The rise and fall of South Africas Jacob Zuma

South African President Jacob Zuma on 13 February faced increasing pressure from the ruling ANC party to resign, as the government struggled to resolve a leadership crisis that has dragged on since last week. Zuma has had a long and controversial political career, from fighting apartheid with Nelson Mandela to being embroiled in multiple corruption charges and allegations.

Feb 13, 2018