Japanese Emperor to abdicate in April 2019

Japanese Emperor Akihito is set to abdicate on April 30, 2019, after a nearly 30 years reign and marking an end of an imperial era, the Imperial House Council announced on Friday. Dec 1, 2017

Priti Patel quits cabinet over undisclosed meetings in Israel

International Development Secretary Priti Patel has been forced to resign by Prime Minister Theresa May on 8 November after it was revealed that she had engaged in secret meetings with Israeli officials, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Nov 9, 2017

Theresa Mays calamitous Conference Speech - compilation

In possibly the most disastrous conference speech in British political history, UK Prime Minister Theresa May was heckled by a comedian, suffered a prolonged coughing fit and had the party slogan fall off the stage behind her. The under-fire Conservative leader was addressing her partys political members in Manchester, trying to reassure them about Brexit and Britains future. Oct 4, 2017

The Playboy Legend: Hugh Hefner in quotes

The founder of iconic magazine Playboy, Hugh M. Hefner, died at the age of 91 from natural causes in Los Angeles. Though he was considered disgusting to womenkind for his attitudes on women, relationships and nudity, but he was also an admirable businessman, celebrity and American pioneer. In honor of his passing, here are 10 quotes to celebrate the former California playboy. Sep 29, 2017

More than 18,500 Rohingyas flee Myanmar in 5 days as unrest rages

The condition of ethnic Rohingya Muslims is worsening in Myanmar. Thousands from the persecuted minority community are attempting to escape to neighbouring Bangladesh even though many fail in their perilous journey. They are often dubbed a stateless minority and are branded illegal immigrants. Aug 31, 2017

Steve Bannon calls alt-right losers and clowns

President Donald Trumps chief strategist, Steve Bannon, has called white nationalists and alt-right groups losers in a phone call with the editor of a progressive magazine. Aug 18, 2017

Steve Bannon calls alt-right losers and clowns

President Donald Trumps chief strategist, Steve Bannon, has called white nationalists and alt-right groups losers in a phone call with the editor of a progressive magazine. Aug 18, 2017

Sierra Leone mudslide: Residents evacuate in fear of second mudslide

Following the mudslide killing more than 400 people in Sierra Leone on August 14, the Regent area is being evacuated over fears of another deadly mudslide. Hundreds of people in the area near capital Freetown are still searching for lost relatives. Approximately 600 people went missing in one of Africas worst flood disasters. Soldiers and volunteers continue the search for bodies buried in the mudslide. Aid agencies fear corpses in the mud could contaminate water sources. Aug 19, 2017

Sierra Leone mudslide: Residents evacuate in fear of second mudslide

Following the mudslide killing more than 400 people in Sierra Leone on August 14, the Regent area is being evacuated over fears of another deadly mudslide. Hundreds of people in the area near capital Freetown are still searching for lost relatives. Approximately 600 people went missing in one of Africas worst flood disasters. Soldiers and volunteers continue the search for bodies buried in the mudslide. Aid agencies fear corpses in the mud could contaminate water sources. Aug 19, 2017