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The right-wing populists who could take power across Europe

Across Western Europe, right-wing populists are preparing for battles in major elections. Newsweek takes a look at four of the key figures involved in some of the biggest elections.

Nov 23, 2016

Phillip Hammond delivers first Autumn Statement

UK Chancellor Phillip Hammond has delivered his first Autumn Statement, where he scrapped the budget surplus target, promised tax cuts, and claimed Britains economy will grow by 2.1% this year.

Nov 23, 2016

This Florida police dog gave his life in the line of duty and should be honored

The K-9 named Forrest was "chasing down an armed suspect who fled and fired at deputies."

Nov 23, 2016

Uber all set to employ former prostitutes and 'reformed' criminals as drivers

Uber is changing its rules in some American states to allow criminals with non-violent convictions to work as drivers.

Nov 23, 2016

What is the Investigatory Powers Bill, aka. the Snoopers Charter?

The bill, described by NSA whistle-blower Edward Snowden as the most extreme surveillance in the history of Western democracy, is expected to be codified into UK law by the beginning of 2017.

Nov 23, 2016

Iran says will 'react' if US breaks existing nuclear deal again

The current warning involves the Iran Sanctions Act, which the US House of Representatives has re-enacted, extending it by 10 years.

Nov 23, 2016

Why is Machil considered the "safest" and "shortest" infiltration route into India ?

"Of late, militants have been using the forests of Machil to sneak into Kupwara," a senior police officer said.

Nov 23, 2016

These UFOs aren't interested in space, just a bit of grazing and lazing

Gurgaon, India's Millennium City, is home to creatures from another planet. And they are not aliens

Nov 23, 2016

Harrowing emergency call by witness of Jox Cox murder

This video is the audio of a call made to the emergency services by a witness to the fatal attack on MP Jo Cox, a strong Remain campaigner, on 16 June 2016 just a week before the EU referendum. Far-right supporter Thomas Mair, 53, has been found guilty of her murder. He shot and stabbed to death the mother-of-two in Birstall, West Yorkshire, on 16 June.

Nov 23, 2016

New US ambassador to UN: 10 things you need to know about Nikki Haley

She is the first female appointee to a Cabinet-level post by the President-elect Donald Trump.

Nov 23, 2016

UFO sighting: Was a UFO seen taking off from North Carolina's Ayden District Park? [VIDEO]

A copy of this UFO sighting video was handed over to NASA by the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON), North Carolina, for further investigation.

Nov 23, 2016

Thomas Mair found guilty of murdering MP Jo Cox

After a seven day trial and just 90 minutes of deliberation the jury found Mair guilty of her murder and of grievous bodily harm to Bernard Kenny, 77, who came to her aid.

Nov 23, 2016

Tennessee bus crash: Chattanooga mother repeatedly warned authorities about the driver

At least five school children died when an elementary school bus smashed into a tree in Tennessee.

Nov 23, 2016

Demonetisation: Government panel to issue instructions to ease hardship in Nepal & Bhutan

According to Nepal's central bank, nearly Indian Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes worth Rs 33.6 million are in the banking channels.

Nov 23, 2016

Evening wrap: US elections possibly rigged, Bharat Bandh on Nov 28, Alicia Silverstone poses nude, and more

Read about Nikki Haley representing the US at the UN, and two Bahubali 2 videos leaked online.

Nov 23, 2016