Politics

Dutch elections: Imam says that he worries about terror attacks during prayer

IBTimes spoke to Imam Azzedine Karrat of Essalam Mosque, the largest in The Netherlands, in the lead up to the Dutch elections which will see the largest number of parties ever running, including far-right leader Geert Wilders who has anti-Islamic policies.

Mar 13, 2017

Dutch elections: Anti-discrimination organisation says politicians are spreading fear about Islam

IBTimes spoke to Marianne Voorthoren from the Islamic Organisation SPIOR, in Rotterdam, in the lead up to the Dutch elections which will see the largest number of parties ever running, including far-right leader Geert Wilders who has anti-islamic policies.

Mar 13, 2017

Theresa May blasts SNP for tunnel vision over IndyRef2 call

Prime Minister Theresa May has condemned Nicola Sturgeon and the SNPs decision to call for a second Scottish independence referendum, before Britain leaves the European Union. On 13 March, May declared that politics is not a game, and that the Scottish government should focus on delivering good government and public services, rather than calls for a second independence referendum.

Mar 13, 2017

Sturgeon urges support for second Scottish referendum

In a video posted to SNPs Twitter account Nicola Sturgeon urges people to sign a petition for a second referendum, saying that their attempts to compromise have been ignored. The video comes on the same day that she laid out her plans for this referendum in 2018 or 2019.

Mar 13, 2017

EPA chief Scott Pruitt doubts climate change consensus

EPA head Scott Pruitt drew criticism after stating that he didnt believe that carbon dioxide was a primary contributor to climate change.

Mar 13, 2017

Nicola Sturgeon sets out plan for second Scottish referendum in either 2018 or 2019

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced on 13 March a plan to seek the authority to hold a second referendum on Scottish independence. The SNP leader said that she would seek the authority of the Scottish Parliament to agree with the UK government the details of a section 30 order to hold a referendum. Sturgeon indicated that a possible referendum would take place between the autumn of 2018 and the spring of 2019. British Prime Minister Theresa May will reportedly trigger Article 50 on 14 March.

Mar 13, 2017

South Koreas impeached Park leaves presidential Blue House

South Koreas president Park Geun-hye has left the presidential Blue House. Park’s impeachment was confirmed by the constitutional court two days prior.For months, hundreds of thousands of Koreans demanded Parks resignation. Park is accused of corruption and granting a friend undue political influence. The disgraced leader apologised and announced she would take full responsibility. Park now faces live as a private citizen and a possible jail sentence.

Mar 12, 2017

Caring dog adopts endangered tiger cubs

Three Malayan tiger cubs have found an unusual friend. Australian Shepherd Blakely is a fury companion for the bottle-raised cubs. He provides comfort, warmth and teaches the tiger babies manners. The six-year-old dog already is an experienced nanny. He has previously helped cheetahs, an ocelot, a takin, a warthog, wallabies, skunks and bat-eared foxes.

Mar 12, 2017

MPs accuse Theresa May of not having a backup plan if Brexit negotiations fail

A report from the Commons Foreign Affairs Committee has warned that there was a real prospect that Brexit negotiations could fail. Crispin Blunt, Chair of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee, explains the reports findings.

Mar 12, 2017

Donald Trump praises Secret Service for tackling

US President Trump thanked the Secret Service for arresting an intruder inside the White Houses grounds. The intruder had climbed the fence around the White House carrying a backpack with pepper spray.The arrested man has been identified as 26-year-old Jonathan Tran. He told agents he was a friend of Donald Trump. Tran now faces up to 10 years in prison.

Mar 12, 2017

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