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Who is Bowe Bergdahl?

Sgt Bergdahl walked off his military post in Afghanistan in 2009, in what he says was a protest to prove that his commanders were unfit for service. He was then captured by the Taliban, and kept in captivity and tortured for five years. He was released in exchange for five Guantanamo Bay detainees in May 2014. Oct 18, 2017

Afghanistan Taliban suicide bombers and gunmen storm police training center

A Taliban suicide bomber and gunmen attacked a provincial Afghan police headquarters on Oct. 17, killing at least 33 people and wounding 160. The attack targeted a police training center attached to the headquarters in Gardez, the capital of Paktia province, officials said. The Taliban said it was behind the attack. Oct 17, 2017

Napoli boss says watching Manchester City is depressing

Napoli manager Maurizio Sarri admitted during a press conference ahead of their Champions League clash against Manchester City, that he avoids watching too many Manchester City games this season because he didnt want to get too depressed. Sarri also believes the English side who currently sit top of the Premiere League table is by far the strongest team in Europe at the moment. Oct 17, 2017

Thousands more Rohingya Muslims flee Myanmar

Around 536,000 Rohingya Muslims have fled Myanmar for Bangladesh since 25 August. Recently released aerial drone footage shot by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has shown that thousands continue to cross the Naf River and enter the neighboring country. Oct 17, 2017

Reckless swimmer ignores warnings to stay inside during storm Ophelia

Footage has been released showing a swimmer braving the choppy waters off the coast of Ireland, whilst Storm Ophelia batters the country.The reckless behavior in Salthill, County Galway, happened despite numerous warnings telling people to stay indoors. Ophelia, which was a category three hurricane before being downgraded to a storm, hit the south-western area of Ireland on Oct. 16. Three people have been killed so far, officials said. Oct 17, 2017

Sessions stumps critics by sending top DOJ lawyer to help LGBTQ murder case

Attorney General Jeff Sessions has unexpectedly assigned a top federal hate crimes lawyer to prosecute a man on trial for the shooting death of gender-fluid teen Kedarie Johnson. Johnson, 16, was killed in an alley in Burlington, Iowa, in March 2016. Jorge Sanders-Galvez, 23, has been charged with first-degree murder in Johnsons death. Johnson identified as both male and female and sometimes went by the name Kandicee. Sessions, a staunch conservative, is known for battling against LGBTQ rights. Oct 17, 2017

Two US military allies could soon be at war

Tensions are mounting between two US backed military forces on the ground in Iraq. Iraqi military forces assaulted an oil field in Kurdish-controlled Kirkuk. This further complicates the fight against the Islamic State (Isis). The Iran-backed militia and the Kurdish forces have a common enemy in the Islamic State. And while the US supports both groups mission to eradicate Isis in the Middle East, Kurdish military officials claimed Iran-backed militias armed with US equipment took part in the attack. Oct 17, 2017

Two US military allies could soon be at war

Tensions are mounting between two US backed military forces on the ground in Iraq. Iraqi military forces assaulted an oil field in Kurdish-controlled Kirkuk. This further complicates the fight against the Islamic State (Isis). The Iran-backed militia and the Kurdish forces have a common enemy in the Islamic State. And while the US supports both groups mission to eradicate Isis in the Middle East, Kurdish military officials claimed Iran-backed militias armed with US equipment took part in the attack. Oct 17, 2017

Journalist killed by car bomb in Malta

Journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, who broke the Panama Papers story in 2016, was killed on Monday (16 October) in a car bomb explosion near her home in Bidnija, Malta. Oct 17, 2017

Journalist killed by car bomb in Malta

Journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, who broke the Panama Papers story in 2016, was killed on Monday (16 October) in a car bomb explosion near her home in Bidnija, Malta. Oct 17, 2017

Britains sky has a red sun and social media has gone crazy

An unusual red Sun has been spotted above parts of Britain, as Hurricane Ophelia drags tropical air and dust from the Sahara. Social media users have posted many different theories as to whats causing the darkened skies, ranging from the coming apocalypse, a Star Wars sun or being part of the new Blade Runner. Oct 16, 2017

Hurricane Ophelia pounds Ireland

Hurricane Ophelia is battering Ireland. Schools and Colleges are closed and the country is under a red alert, meaning there is a danger to life.The public have been advised to stay inside. Oct 16, 2017
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