British rail minister Claire Perry steps down
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Thousands march in London calling for David Cameron's resignation over tax affairs
Thousands of demonstrators marched in London today over the tax affairs of Prime Minister David Cameron which were revealed as part of the leak of the Panama
Former President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, detained as part of corruption investigations
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, former President of Brazil, was detained yesterday as part of ongoing investigations into corruption related to Petrobras, the state-run oil company. A raid occurred at 0600 local time (0900…
Major haemorrhage linked to alcoholism announced as cause of Charles Kennedy's death
Charles Kennedy, former UK Liberal Democrats leader, died of a major haemorrhage linked to his alcohol addiction, his family announced in a statement yesterday. Kennedy, a Scottish former Member of Parliament, died…
Xu Caihou, former Chinese general, dies aged 71
Xu Caihou, a former Chinese general who was once the second in command within the People's Liberation Army, died yesterday, according to Chinese state news agency Xinhua. Xu, 71, was due to be prosecuted over bribery…
Zambian President Edgar Lungu to undergo treatment abroad after collapse
Edgar Lungu, the current President of Zambia, is to undergo medical treatment aboard after collapsing while on stage in Lusaka on Sunday during a ceremony for International Women's Day. The Presidency announced…
Netanyahu calls for European Jews to move to Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has today called for European Jews to emigrate to Israel following the attack on a synagogue in Copenhagen yesterday. The Israeli government is to discuss a plan to allocate $46…
'Debating with a woman is complicated' says Spanish Partido Popular EU candidate
Yesterday, Partido Popular candidate for the European Parliament Miguel Arias Cañete said of his performance during the previous night's debate against Spanish Socialist Workers' Party's Elena Valenciano on Spanish…
Japan government panel urges reinterpretation of pacifist constitution
A Japan government panel met last Tuesday and is drafting a report aimed to urge Japan to loosen restrictions on participation in military combat — restriction of military to self-defense — imposed in its constitution…
Ukrainian opposition rejects power-sharing deal
Protests in Ukraine are set to continue after opposition leader Arseniy Yatsenyuk rejected a deal offered today by the president, Viktor Yanukovych, for Yatsenyuk to become Prime Minister. Yatsenyuk and the opposition…
Nauru raises media visa application fee from AU$200 to $8,000
The cabinet of the island nation of Nauru endorsed rise of the cost of an application for single-entry three-month media visa from AU$200 to $8,000 last
UK's Conservatives promise an end to deficit by 2020, Human Rights Act repeal
Senior politicians in Britain's Conservative Party pledged today to scrap the Human Rights Act, freeze fuel duty until 2015, and clear the UK's deficit by
Mandela discharged from hospital
Nelson Mandela has left hospital to return to his home in Johannesburg, in a critical condition, South African officials said on
Nelson Mandela's health showing 'slow but steady improvement'
South African President Jacob Zuma announced yesterday that the health of former President and anti-apartheid campaigner Nelson Mandela was showing a "slow but steady improvement". The 95-year-old was admitted to…
113th United States Congress convenes
The United States Congress, consisting of the House of Representatives and Senate, convened at 12:00 PM EST Thursday at the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. for the first session of the 113th United States…
King George Tupou V of Tonga dies in Hong Kong hospital
George Tupou V, the king of Tonga, has died after ten days in intensive care in a Hong Kong hospital. The 63-year-old brought democracy to his nation of 115,000
Gujarat high court refutes Modi's objection to Lokyukta's appointment
The Gujarat High Court has dismissed chief minister Narendra Modi's petition against the appointment of the Lokayukta without consenting the council of members yesterday. Modi's government has lodged a petition to the…
'America’s Toughest Sheriff' to endorse Rick Perry for U.S. President
Joe Arpaio, the Sheriff for Maricopa County, Arizona, is expected to endorse Republican Party presidential candidate Governor Rick Perry of Texas this week at a New Hampshire campaign event, according to sources. Arpaio…
'Homer Simpson' contributes to U.S. presidential candidate Buddy Roemer
The Huffington Post reported Friday that U.S. presidential candidate Buddy Roemer received a $25 campaign donation from an individual listed as 'Homer Simpson'; the same name as the main character of the long running…
David Cameron responds to rioting, promises changes on policing
British Prime Minister David Cameron has stated that a change in police strategy is appropriate following what many feel to be an inadequate response to the rioting that has overrun many cities across England. Riots…
