Politics

South Korea: Man crashes digger into prosecutors building to protest against Presidents friend

South Korea: Man crashes digger into prosecutors building to protest against Presidents friend

A 45-year-old man crashed an excavator into the South Korean prosecutors office to protest against the woman at the centre of an influence-peddling scandal gripping the countrys highest office. The woman he was protesting against, Choi Soon-sil, was arrested on allegations she used her friendship with President Park Geun-hye to influence state affairs by gaining access to classified documents and benefited personally through non-profit foundations, officials said. Choi was detained late on 31 October, hours after she had arrived at the office of local prosecutors to answer questions. Nov 1, 2016
Hillary Clinton email scandal: There is no case here

Hillary Clinton email scandal: There is no case here

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has reinforced her innocence and welcomed the FBI to look at the emails in the latest twist of the private server scandal. She told supporters she was confident that the FBI would reach the same conclusion as it did, that there were no grounds for an charges. Nov 1, 2016
President Barack Obama sings Purple Rain to White House trick or treater

President Barack Obama sings Purple Rain to White House trick or treater

President Barack Obama belted out the song Purple Rain as he handed treats to a child dressed as Prince at the White House trick or treat party on 31 October. President Obama and Michelle Obama greeted thousands of children for the holiday event, starting off with a dance to Michael Jacksons song Thriller. The Obamas then handed out sweets to the children who were mostly pupils from local schools or children from military families. Nov 1, 2016
Anthony Weiner sexting scandal: FBI to investigate Huma Abedin emails linked to Hillary Clinton private email server

Anthony Weiner sexting scandal: FBI to investigate Huma Abedin emails linked to Hillary Clinton private email server

The FBI have obtained a warrant needed to begin reviewing emails found on a laptop used by Hillary Clinton aid Huma Abedin. Metadata from a laptop, used by Huma and estranged husband Anthony Weiner, indicates emails were sent via Clintons private server. FBI director James Comeys letter announcing the new inquiry to Congress has caused political uproar. He has been criticised by Democrats, Republicans and the Justice Department. Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid has even suggested that Comey may have broken The Hatch Act, a law preventing government officials from influencing elections. Oct 31, 2016
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