World – The latest tensions that have been growing in the Korean Peninsula has forced the Russian government to press the UN for an emergency meeting for the Security Council to try and ease the mounting pressure. According to the Russian ambassador to the UN, Vitaly Churkin, a meeting is now planned to take place [...]
Afghanistan – Just 48 hours after one of the most senior German diplomats publicly revealed the nations aim to reduce the number of troops in Afghanistan after the latest death of one of their soldiers, the German chancellor visited their soldiers in the volatile nation. Angela Merkel stopped to visit the German troops in the [...]
Iraq, Middle East – According to authorities in Iraq, some of the terrorists that they have detained have confessed to the likelihood of an attack over the festive period, either somewhere in Europe or the US. The confessions were obtained after the insurgents were caught by Iraqi forces and were being held. They claim that [...]
Southeastern Iran – Images have been released of the two young men who were believed to have been the ones who killed themselves and 39 others in a suicide attack outside a mosque in Iran. The photograph shows the men before they carried out their deadly attack at a religious Shiite ceremony, wearing explosive vests [...]
Mexico – A two-day shoot-out between authorities and drug gangs had led to the death of one of the most notorious figures in the Mexican underworld known as ‘The Craziest One’. Since the Mexican President Felipe Calderon waged his war on drugs, Nazario Moreno Gonzalez who was eliminated, was seen as a key figure in [...]
North Korea – According the nation’s peace committee, the North have claimed that they are ready for war. They recently sent their Foreign Minister, Pak Ui Chun to Russia, to discuss the situation surrounding the recent artillery attack on the neighbouring South. The South has been accused of joint coalition with the U.S, forcing confrontations, [...]
London, UK – The Iraq Inquiry will be ordering Tony Blair to return to give further evidence due to allegations that he knew of the warnings that the invasion of Iraq was in fact illegal. The former British Prime Minster is among others who have been called in to add further evidence at the meeting [...]
Santiago, Chile – A riot broke out at the San Miguel prison in Chile, which led to a fire breaking out, killing 81 of the inmates. The fire started after two of the prisons rival gangs reportedly set fire to mattresses. The flames took over three hours to put out and caused extensive damage across [...]
Port au Prince, Haiti – the disputed election results that were announced has led to protests in the streets and violent clashes between civilians and the police. The presidential election was held recently with Mirlande Manigat taking 31.37% of the votes, she is Haiti’s former first lady but the newly elected government is growing more [...]
Helmand Province, Afghanistan – A young British soldier was killed by a U.S fighter plane, which had been called as back up by British troops, who were involved in a gun battle with militants. The 23-year-old New Zealander was killed during the air strike when he was hit by friendly fire while he had been [...]
Mohmand, Pakistan – Two suicide bombers who detonated their devices that were strapped to their bodies have killed fifty people after they had attacked a tribal meeting that was set up to discuss the plan to implement anti-Taliban formation in the tribal region of Northern Pakistan. The main government compound in Mohmand was attacked when [...]
Egypt, Sharm El-Sheikh – A 70 year old German woman was killed by a shark in the Egyptian tourist resort of Sharm El-Sheikh. A lifeguard managed to get the lady onto a reef but she was severely injured, having lost a leg and arm. Earlier in the week four people were hurt but not killed [...]
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – The nation’s armed forces have been called in to help keep the peace as the slum areas of Vila Cruzeiro have been witnessing trouble escalating between drug gangs and police authorities. Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has stepped up his efforts lately on his war on drugs due [...]
Haifa, Israel – Police now believe the fire, which has ravaged Israel, was started by accident. This came after they arrested two suspects on Saturday. Latest reports reveal that the fire has killed 41 people and injured another 17, as well as destroying over 10,000 acres around Haifa and Mount Carmel. According to reports, you [...]
West Africa, Ivory Coast – Two men claimed victory in the Ivory Coast’s presidential election on Saturday. The current president Laurent Gbagbo claimed victory in spite of international pressure to stand down. He was sworn in within the palace in a ceremony that was broadcast to the nation. An hour and a half later Alassane [...]
Afghanistan – One industry that is growing in Afghanistan is transport to the United Arab Emirates. One cable disclosed Vice President Ahmad Zia Masood had taken $52 million to the Emirate with this figure being allowed and unquestioned. Under UAE law this is the amount he can bank “without revealing the money’s origin or destination.” [...]
New York, US – A report revealing how the U.S would be supporting a larger bailout for Europe by means of the International Monetary fund, has led to the Euro soaring. As soon as the report came to light, trading in New York witnessed the euro being traded from $1.3011 and increased by over one [...]
World – Web based whistle blower Wikileaks has started to release more confidential State Department documents. They cover a multitude of subjects including countries and various world leaders. Iran: It seems many Arab leaders wish the US to take action to stop President Ahmadinejad and his nuclear program. According to an American assessment they believe [...]
Lisbon, Portugal – Costs of borrowing has been bumped up by just over ten percent due to the recent financial crisis that is looming over Europe. Despite the nations leader, Jose Socrates maintaining that his county is not looking for international aid, in the form of a bailout, speculation still grows among other European members [...]
London, UK – A major security alert has been sparked after the Conservative Party’s chief fundraiser Andrew Feldman had his house burgled by thieves. It is still unclear as to whether or not any sensitive material was taken by the thieves from his £5million luxury home at this stage, as investigations are still under way. [...]
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