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How memes are changing politics

How memes are changing politics

Politicians and groups from the right and left have utilised memes in recent elections to great effect. The likes of Donald Trump and Jeremy Corbyn have benefited from massive online movements behind them, and now the tactic is becoming even more widespread. Sep 20, 2017
Merriam-Webster redefines troll and dog whistle

Merriam-Webster redefines troll and dog whistle

Thanks to the 2016 presidential election, several words have taken on new definitions. The Merriam-Webster dictionary attributes the new additions to prominent political and social changes. Sep 20, 2017
Bangladesh wont seek US help over Rohingya crisis given Trumps stance on refugees

Bangladesh wont seek US help over Rohingya crisis given Trumps stance on refugees

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said she spoke to US President Donald Trump about Rohingya Muslims flooding into her country from Myanmar. But since Trump has made his stance on refugees so clear in the past, she added that it was not worth asking him for help with the Rohingya crisis. The two leaders had a brief conversation after an event at the UN in New York on Monday (18 September). Sep 19, 2017
Hillary Clinton on Trump and Putin: I ran against both of them

Hillary Clinton on Trump and Putin: I ran against both of them

Former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said President Donald Trump poses a clear and present danger to the future of our country. Speaking during an event prompting her new book on Monday (18 September), she refused to say if she preferred Trump to Vladimir Putin. Sep 19, 2017
Alec Baldwin offers Emmy win to President Trump

Alec Baldwin offers Emmy win to President Trump

Alec Baldwin won best supporting actor in a comedy series at the 2017 Emmy Awards.He was awarded the accolade for his Saturday Night Live Parody of President Donald Trump.In his acceptance speech he joked At long last, Mr. President, here is your Emmy. Sep 18, 2017
Watch: Donald Trumps awkward handshake with his wife Melania

Watch: Donald Trumps awkward handshake with his wife Melania

Donald and Melania Trump shared an awkward moment with a formal handshake at a military event on Friday (15 September). The President came on the stage at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland following an introduction by the first lady. But instead of a hug or a kiss, Trump extended his hand to his wife as the military personnel look on. Sep 18, 2017
Hundreds burn Trump-Duterte effigies in Philippines

Hundreds burn Trump-Duterte effigies in Philippines

Hundreds of protesters burned effigies of US President Donald Trump and Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. The protest took place outside the US embassy in Manila and was held in response to U.S. troopss involvement in the Marawi siege. Sep 16, 2017
Trump hints at higher taxes for the wealthy

Trump hints at higher taxes for the wealthy

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that under his tax reform plan, wealthy Americans would not gain and might have to pay higher taxes.While meeting with a bipartisan group of lawmakers at the White House, Trump said his main goal is to cut taxes for the middle class and cut corporate taxes to enhance job growth. Sep 14, 2017
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