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Acid attack victim calls for tougher sentences

Acid attack victim calls for tougher sentences

Acid attacks in England have doubled over the past five years, with 503 attacks recorded so far in 2017. In the last 12 months, police have recorded 446 attacks in London alone. Aug 4, 2017
Beijing commuters push train to free man stuck on platform

Beijing commuters push train to free man stuck on platform

During Beijings rush hour, commuters worked together after a man got stuck between platform doors and a train. The man had jumped over the screen doors as the train arrived and witnesses had to push the train in order to free him. Aug 4, 2017
Special counsel Robert Mueller enlists grand jury

Special counsel Robert Mueller enlists grand jury

Special counsel Robert Mueller has enlisted a grand jury to oversee the ongoing investigation into Russias interference in the 2016 election.The new phase of the expanding probe comes on the heels of a bipartisan bill aiming to protect Mr. Muellers investigation from White House obstructionism. The Special Counsel Integrity Act introduced on 3 August would allow any special counsel, including Mueller...to challenge the[ir] removal in court which would be heard and determined by a panel of 3 federal judge within 14 days of the filing of the action. Aug 4, 2017
Who gets priority if Trumps point based immigration plan gets approved?

Who gets priority if Trumps point based immigration plan gets approved?

President Trump supports a new plan to curb legal immigration based on a point system, similar to models used by Australia and Canada. 30 points, awarded by age, education, English ability, among other factors, are needed for potential immigrants to apply. The ideal candidate would be 26-31 years old, have an advanced degree, speak fluent English... and be relocating for a job paying triple the median income. Extra points would be awarded for extraordinary achievement, such as a Nobel Prize or Olympic medal... and to those investing upwards of $1.3 million in a new commercial enterprise. The bill, introduced by Republican Sens. David Perdue and Tom Cotton, which Trump endorsed in a speech, awaits approval by Congress. Aug 4, 2017
Trump just asked his supporters to sign a petition demanding a big beautiful wall

Trump just asked his supporters to sign a petition demanding a big beautiful wall

Donald Trump has told voters they need to back his plan to build a beautiful impenetrable wall on the US southern border, launching an official petition and telling his supporters it must happen. The presidents controversial plans to construct a border wall between the US and Mexico have seen a number of potential roadblocks flagged up, including funding, which Trump claimed during his campaign would come from Mexico, despite the country repeatedly stating it was not prepared to pay. Aug 4, 2017
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