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Saudi Arabias Crown Prince replaced by Mohammed bin Salman

Saudi Arabias Crown Prince replaced by Mohammed bin Salman

Saudi Arabia has removed Muhammad bin Nayef as the crown prince and replaced him with defence minister Mohammed bin Salman in a dramatic changeover in the ultra-conservative kingdoms royal family. Salman, 31, son of King Salman bin Abdulaziz, was previously the countrys deputy crown prince. Nayef, the kings nephew and a familiar face in Washington, was overseeing Saudi Arabias powerful interior ministry in charge of the security affairs of the kingdom. He has now been removed from all his official posts. Jun 21, 2017
Jeremy Corbyn does not bow during Queens Speech

Jeremy Corbyn does not bow during Queens Speech

During the Queens Speech on 21 June, Labour party leader Jeremy Corbyn didnt bow his head, as is tradition, when entering the House of Lords to meet the Queen. Corbyn is a well-known republican and has hit headlines before by flouting conventions surrounding the Queen and the national anthem.  Jun 21, 2017
Riot police and youths armed with knives clash in London

Riot police and youths armed with knives clash in London

Police in riot gear were deployed to Stamford Hill in north London in the early hours of 21 June, following reports of clashes between youths armed with knives and machetes. According to reports, the incident occurred when authorities tried to disperse a large group of people believed to be coming from a nearby illegal rave. Jun 21, 2017
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