Nigel Farage says the EU is ‘behaving like the Mafia’

Nigel Farage says the EU is ‘behaving like the Mafia’

Nigel Farage threw some fairly harsh comments in the direction of EU representatives on 5 April. He was at European Parliament in Strasbourg, discussing the EU’s demands on the UK following the triggering of Article 50. Apr 5, 2017
Tornado tears through southern United States

Tornado tears through southern United States

A powerful storm brought hail, rain, and howling winds to central Louisiana on Sunday, 2 April. A tornado killed two people in Rapides Parish and caused considerable damage to businesses and homes. Apr 5, 2017
Anti-Maduro protesters clash with Venezuela police after government blocks opposition march

Anti-Maduro protesters clash with Venezuela police after government blocks opposition march

Venezuelan security forces clashed with rock-throwing protesters in the capital city Caracas after an opposition march against unpopular President Nicolas Maduro was blocked on Tuesday (4 April). Pro-government authorities reportedly closed subway stations and set up checkpoints, besides cordoning off a venue where Maduros opponents planned to meet for their latest demonstration. Tensions have been running high in the oil-producing country, especially after the pro-Maduro Supreme Court stripped the opposition-dominated National Assembly of its powers on 29 March. Apr 5, 2017