Politics

President Obama honours Joe Biden with the Presidential Medal of Freedom

President Obama honours Joe Biden with the Presidential Medal of Freedom

Outgoing US President Barack Obama surprised Vice President Joe Biden by bestowing the countrys highest civilian honour, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, upon him on 12 January. Biden was moved to tears as the medal was place over his shoulders. As the president announced his intention to give the VP the medal, Biden turned from the cameras to compose himself. Obama joked that the award would give the internet further reason to talk about their bromance. The president said he was recognising Biden for faith in your fellow Americans, for your love of country and a lifetime of service that will endure through the generations. The award came with distinction, an honour only given to three past recipients. Jan 13, 2017
Brawl breaks out in Turkish parliamentary debate over new constitution

Brawl breaks out in Turkish parliamentary debate over new constitution

Brawls erupted as politicians from AK Party tried to prevent CHP MP, Fatma Kaplan from filming the voting session with her mobile. Politicians from two parties traded kicks and punches as acting parliament speaker adjourned the session. The fights broke out during a debate at general assembly on constitutional changes that would hand President Tayyip Erdogan sweeping new powers as an executive president.Under the reform, President Erdogan will be able to appoint and dismiss government ministers, take back the leadership of the ruling party, and govern until 2029.Erdogan and his supporters argue that Turkey needs the strong leadership of an executive presidency to prevent a return to the fragile coalition governments of the past, but opponents fear the reform will fuel authoritarianism. Jan 12, 2017
Donald Trump hails Mexicans as phenomenal people

Donald Trump hails Mexicans as phenomenal people

During a press conference in New York, the President-elect reiterated his campaign pledge that Mexico would pay for a new border wall with the US, but denied that he was prejudiced against Mexicans, hailing them as phenomenal people. Jan 11, 2017
Donald Trump admits hes a germaphobe

Donald Trump admits hes a germaphobe

During a press conference in New York, the President-Elect said he was not vulnerable to blackmail by Russia. Trump denied the nverified allegations that he procured extensive sexual services from prostitutes in Russia when he judged a Miss Universe pageant in 2013, saying that he was extremely careful and was also very much of a germaphobe. Jan 11, 2017
Donald Trump: Isis is number one tricky

Donald Trump: Isis is number one tricky

During a press conference in New York, the President-elect defended his relationship with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, saying that he could help the US fight the Islamist terror group as they are number one tricky. He added, If Putin likes Donald Trump, guess what, folks? That’s called an asset, not a liability. Jan 11, 2017
Donald Trump goes into Twitter meltdown after golden shower reports

Donald Trump goes into Twitter meltdown after golden shower reports

Donald Trump vehemently denied allegations of collusion between his campaign and Russia. Trump turned to Twitter to decry reports by CNN and BuzzFeed, calling it a witch hunt by the media. The reports claim a multitude of allegations against Trump including that he watched prostitutes perform golden showers spurring on the Twitter trend #watersportsgate. Jan 11, 2017
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