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London Mayor banned from USA? MP questions if Sadiq will be allowed into Trump’s America
A SENIOR Labour MP has questioned whether the new Mayor of London will be allowed into the United States if Donald Trump wins the presidency. Diane Abbott made the comments just hours after Sadiq Khan beat out Tory rival Zac Goldsmith to become the third Mayor of London. Presidential hopeful Donald Trump called in December for...
TERROR WARNING: Experts say ISIS fighters are likely to launch attacks on Euro 2016 fans
DERANGED Islamic State jihadis are likely to attack fan zones and bars during this summer’s European football Championships, intelligence experts have warned. The depraved militants are believed to be planning assaults during the group stage of the tournament — when France will be packed with British fans. The Risk...
‘More than 50’ IS mass graves found in Iraq, says UN envoy
A UN envoy has said more than 50 mass graves have so far been found in parts of Iraq that were previously controlled by so-called Islamic State (IS). Jan Kubis told the UN Security Council that it was "evidence of the heinous crimes" IS had committed. The graves have been discovered in recent months as territory has...
Elections: Labour’s Sadiq Khan elected London mayor
Sadiq Khan has been elected the new Mayor of London — boosting Labour after it slumped in Scotland's elections. Mr Khan is the city's first Muslim mayor, after beating Tory Zac Goldsmith by 1, 310,143 votes to 994,614. The result bolsters leader Jeremy Corbyn after Labour were beaten into third in Scotland by the...
Why the Brits love drinking
The nation has a historic reputation for liking a drink – but is this a tired stereotype? For the final part of the Myths of Britain series, Alastair Sooke finds out. The British are known for their drinking habits – an image that some are proud of, but many would like to disappear. In the final part of the Myths of...
Syria conflict: Aleppo ceasefire extended by three days
A truce in the Syrian city of Aleppo has been extended for three days to "prevent the situation from worsening", the Russian defence ministry says. The Syrian army announced a two-day truce on Wednesday, after two weeks of clashes left nearly 300 civilians dead. The truce is part of international efforts to build on a...
Facebook is becoming a giant graveyard
At some point, there will be more dead Facebook users than living ones – and for those left behind, it is transforming how we experience the death of those around us. The day after my Aunt’s passing, I discovered she’d written me a lovely note on the front page of the Shakespeare collection she’d given...
Patrick Ekeng: Dinamo Bucharest and Cameroon midfielder dies after on-pitch collapse
Dinamo Bucharest and Cameroon midfielder Patrick Ekeng has died aged 26 of a suspected heart attack after collapsing on the pitch. Ekeng fell to the floor in the 70th minute of a televised Romanian league match between Dinamo and Viitorul. He was pronounced dead in hospital two hours later. The Cameroonian FA confirmed the news...
Canadian wildfire disrupts evacuation convoy
The only land convoy evacuating the Canadian city of Fort McMurray has been disrupted due to 200ft (60m) flames flanking the road, officials say. Parts of the city in the province of Alberta have been destroyed after a huge wildfire struck earlier this week. Officials say the fire will double in size in the coming 24 hours....
The actors of the series «Magnificent Century» in the movie and in real life. Incredible contrast!
The series "Magnificent Century" has been featured in more than fifty countries around the world, and everywhere conquered the audience with its brightness and intriguing scenario. The story unfolds in the days of the greatest rulers of the Ottoman Empire, Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent. For brightness scenic...
Evacuee convoys to dash down fire-besieged highway in Canada
Canadian officials airlifted 8,000 evacuees from a fire-besieged work camp area north of the western city of Fort McMurray, but the raging blaze prevented an overland attempt to move another 17,000 after flames and smoke jumped the southbound highway. Scott Long, executive director of operations for the Alberta Emergency...
Pants in socks: fashion oddities of a big policy
Politicians are people too, and though they should more carefully to relate to their wardrobe, nevertheless no one, whether minister or the Queen herself, is not immune to surprises. We remembered the most curious cases with wardrobe...
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