Politics

Anti-Maduro protesters clash with Venezuela police after government blocks opposition march

Venezuelan security forces clashed with rock-throwing protesters in the capital city Caracas after an opposition march against unpopular President Nicolas Maduro was blocked on Tuesday (4 April). Pro-government authorities reportedly closed subway stations and set up checkpoints, besides cordoning off a venue where Maduros opponents planned to meet for their latest demonstration. Tensions have been running high in the oil-producing country, especially after the pro-Maduro Supreme Court stripped the opposition-dominated National Assembly of its powers on 29 March.

Apr 5, 2017

Footage shows people escaping train carriage minutes after St Petersburg blast

A video, filmed minutes after a blast at St Petersburg metro station in Russia, shows people escaping the train carriage, with some lying injured on the platform. At least 11 people were killed and 45 others injured after an explosion rocked the subway on 3 April. An anti-terror investigation has been launched but other possible causes are also being investigated. Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has described the explosion as a terrorist attack.

Apr 4, 2017

Landslides devastate Colombias Mocoa city killing more than 250 people

More than 200 people are still missing in Putumayo province as rescue personnel scramble to find survivors.

Apr 2, 2017

Demonstrators clash with police as leftist Lenin Moreno claims presidential victory

Demonstrators clash with police on 2 April in Ecuador as leftist government candidate Lenin Moreno appears poised to win the presidential election, while conservative Guillermo Lasso calls for a recount.

Apr 3, 2017

President Mauricio Macri declares Argentine claims over Falklands “irrevocable”

Argentine President Mauricio Macri has told families of soldiers killed in the Falklands War that Argentinas sovereignty claims are irrevocable as the South American nation marks the 35th anniversary of the arrival of troops to the archipelago, a potent national symbol.The 74-day conflict over the remote South Atlantic Ocean archipelago, which also killed about 255 British troops, remains a source of great sadness for Argentines who continue to stake their claim to the islands – known in Argentina as Isla Malvinas.Under President Macri, both sides have sought common ground on the British-held islands by agreeing on fishing and flights rights. Recently the Argentina and UK governments agreed on procedures to identify the remains of unknown soldiers on the island.A survey in 2013 showed 99.8% of residents preferred the Falklands to remain a British territory.

Apr 3, 2017

Britain First and EDL protest in London with heavy police presence

Fewer than 200 demonstrators attended a far-right “March Against Terrorism” in Central London. Britain First and the EDL sought to capitalise on the recent terror attack in Westminster.A large number of protesters joined a counter demonstration organised by Unite Against Fascism. A heavy police presence attempted to keep the different groups separate. Several protesters against the march were arrested in clashes with police.

Apr 1, 2017

New photos show missing teen Elizabeth Thomas with 50-year-old alleged abductor

A missing Tennessee teenager and the former teacher accused of abducting her were spotted hundreds of miles away in Oklahoma at a Walmart. Elizabeth Thomas and her 50-year-old alleged kidnapper Tad Cummins have been missing since mid-March. The former teacher was fired after a student reported that they had seen the pair kissing in a classroom.

Apr 1, 2017

Space capsule to make you feel like a real astronaut

Jeff Bezos Blue Origin company unveiled the first ever images of its capsule designed to take tourists on a trip into space. The sneak peak included illustrations of the sleek white New Shepard Capsule complete with black leather seats and large windows that will look out on Earth.

Apr 1, 2017

Mike Pence never eats alone with women other than wife

News that Vice President Mike Pence never eats alone with a woman other than his wife Karen Pence has sparked a hot debate on social media.

Apr 1, 2017

Angry rioters set Paraguays Congress on fire

Paraguays Congress was set ablaze on Friday (31 March) by angry demonstrators opposing a constitutional amendment that would allow President Horacio Cartes to run for re-election in 2018. Cartes called on the protesters to remain calm and avoid violence. Opponents of the constitutional change believe that the new measure would weaken the democratic institutions of the country. They also alleged that the secret voting, which saw a total of 25 lawmakers in the 45-member upper chamber voting for the change, was illegal. A voting on the amendment was set to take place in the 80-member Chamber of Deputies early on Saturday (1 April) but was cancelled following the violent protests.

Apr 1, 2017

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