Politics

South Koreas impeached Park leaves presidential Blue House

South Koreas impeached Park leaves presidential Blue House

South Koreas president Park Geun-hye has left the presidential Blue House. Park’s impeachment was confirmed by the constitutional court two days prior.For months, hundreds of thousands of Koreans demanded Parks resignation. Park is accused of corruption and granting a friend undue political influence. The disgraced leader apologised and announced she would take full responsibility. Park now faces live as a private citizen and a possible jail sentence. Mar 12, 2017
Caring dog adopts endangered tiger cubs

Caring dog adopts endangered tiger cubs

Three Malayan tiger cubs have found an unusual friend. Australian Shepherd Blakely is a fury companion for the bottle-raised cubs. He provides comfort, warmth and teaches the tiger babies manners. The six-year-old dog already is an experienced nanny. He has previously helped cheetahs, an ocelot, a takin, a warthog, wallabies, skunks and bat-eared foxes. Mar 12, 2017
Donald Trump praises Secret Service for tackling

Donald Trump praises Secret Service for tackling

US President Trump thanked the Secret Service for arresting an intruder inside the White Houses grounds. The intruder had climbed the fence around the White House carrying a backpack with pepper spray.The arrested man has been identified as 26-year-old Jonathan Tran. He told agents he was a friend of Donald Trump. Tran now faces up to 10 years in prison. Mar 12, 2017
Turkish minister expelled from Rotterdam as police disperse protesters in Netherlands

Turkish minister expelled from Rotterdam as police disperse protesters in Netherlands

The Netherlands decision to bar Turkish ministers from campaigning in the country has led to protests. Hundreds of pro-Turkish demonstrators gathered outside the Turkish Consulate.In another diplomatic escalation, Turkeys Family Minister was prevented from entering the Turkish consulate. Fatma Betül Sayan Kaya had travelled to Rotterdam by car from Germany. Mar 12, 2017
US Attorney Preet Bharara fired after refusing to resign

US Attorney Preet Bharara fired after refusing to resign

US Attorney Preet Bharara announced on Twitter that he had been fired after he defied a Justice Department request to resign as the Trump administration cleared out federal prosecutors who served under former President Barack Obama. Mar 12, 2017
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