Politics

How the alt-right and Republicans reacted differently to Donald Trumps comments about Charlottesville

@realDonaldTrump goes offline for 11 minutes, and here's what happened [TWEETS]

President Donald Trump's Twitter account was deactivated briefly, but Twitter users made him the hero.

Nov 3, 2017

India is home to the largest number of malnourished children in the world: Report [VIDEO]

Close to 37% of Indian kids under five years of age are underweight while 39% are stunted, 21% have low weight for their height and 8% are acutely malnourished.

Nov 3, 2017

Myanmars Aung San Suu Kyi makes first visit to violence-hit Rakhine state

Myanmars leader Aung San Suu Kyi arrived in the countrys restive Rakhine state on Thursday (Nov. 2) on her first visit to the region following months of violence and mass exodus of Rohingya Muslims. More than 600,000 Rohingyas, termed as ethnic minorities in the country, have fled to neighbouring Bangladesh and India after the Myanmar army launched a massive offensive, blaming armed Rohingya militants of triggering violence in the region.

Nov 2, 2017

Michael Fallon quits as U.K. Defence Secretary amid harassment claims

The Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has resigned from his position after being accused of harassment. A spokesperson for Fallon has confirmed that he put his hand on journalist Julia Hartley-Brewers knee during a dinner in 2002. Prime Minister Theresa May has appointed Chief Whip Gavin Williamson to replace him.

Nov 2, 2017

Death toll in blast at NTPC's Raebareli plant rises to 29

NTPC boiler explosion: Death toll rises to 29 at Unchahar plant in Rae Bareli [VIDEO]

The blast was reportedly triggered in the duct connected to the boiler which is used for transferring ash of burnt coal.

Nov 2, 2017

Trump vows to end diversity immigration lottery after NYC attack

President Trump continues to push for major immigration reform following the Lower Manhattan terror attack on Oct. 31, 2017.

Nov 2, 2017

Facebook, Google and Twitter have circulated some of the most outrageous fake news

Since Donald Trumps 2016 presidential election campaign trail, fake news has been thrust into the spotlight. Tech companies such as Facebook, Google and Twitter have come under scrutiny for failing to stop the circulation of fake news. On 31 October, representatives from these three tech companies are testifying on Capitol Hill for the Russian-tie investigation for the 2016 Presidential Election Campaign.

Nov 2, 2017

Manus Immigration Detainees Refuse To Leave Closing Detention Center

A video by Refugee Action Collective Victoria shows refugees and asylum seekers performing a peaceful protest in the Australian run detention center in Manus Island, Papau New Guinea. The detainees are worried about leaving the controversial detention center that is closing on Tuesday 31, Oct. In the video a spokesperson claims they are vulnerable to attacks from the locals, the unnamed man also explains they are unarmed and refusing to leave.

Oct 31, 2017

North Korea holds first international autumn marathon

Foreign tourists from the UK, Sweden, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic and other countries took part in the first international autumn marathon that reclusive North Korea hosted on Sunday (29 October).

Oct 30, 2017

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman drops in for surprise visit at Elphinstone stampede site

At least 23 people were killed and more than 30 were injured in the Elphinstone stampede in Mumbai.

Oct 31, 2017

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