Politics

North Korea slams Peru for expelling ambassador over nuclear test

North Korea slams Peru for expelling ambassador over nuclear test

North Koreas ambassador to Peru, Kim Hak-Chol, blasted Lima for expelling him, saying the decision amounted to throwing gasoline on the fire. Peru announced its decision on 11 September, giving Kim five days to leave the Andean country. The move comes following Pyongyangs sixth nuclear test earlier this month, but Kim vowed that North Korea would continue to pursue its nuclear program without wavering. Sep 13, 2017
UK Politicians pass through EU withdrawal bill

UK Politicians pass through EU withdrawal bill

The UK government has won a vote on the EU Withdrawal Bill with 326 MPs voting in favour and 290 against. The bill passed its second reading which now means it goes through to the committee stage, with the vote seen as the first parliamentary test of the two-year Brexit timetable. Sep 12, 2017
Watch: Giant panda Bai Yun has fun opening birthday presents in San Diego Zoo

Watch: Giant panda Bai Yun has fun opening birthday presents in San Diego Zoo

There was a festive atmosphere at the San Diego Zoo in California, US, on 7 September as giant panda Bai Yun was treated to a 26th birthday party. The mother of six, also known as the ambassador of hope for her species, tore open her present boxes that were filled with hay, apple sauce, bread cake, and bamboo sticks. Sep 12, 2017
9/11 tributes across America

9/11 tributes across America

The 16th anniversary of the 9/11/2001 terror attacks were commemorated in Washington DC, Arlington, VA and New York City, as well as other tributes throughout the country.  Sep 11, 2017
North Korea will make US pay price if new sanctions approved

North Korea will make US pay price if new sanctions approved

North Korea has once again threatened repercussions against the US if it attempts to impose more United Nations-wide sanctions on Pyongyang. The UN is expected to vote on a resolution imposing new sanctions on North Korea on 11 September in response to Pyongyangs sixth and largest nuclear test on 3 September. Sep 11, 2017
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