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‘If you don’t like it here, then leave’ – Dutch PM declares
As Holland is about to go to the polls Dutch PM Mark Rutte has declared that anyone who doesn’t agree with Holland’s values can “leave.” His remarks could be seen as a reaction to the anti-immigration Freedom party, who are possible winners of the election. Rutte also added that people who live in Holland should "act normal, or go away.” Both main political parties are taking a hardline approach to any citizens who are not prepared to adhere to the...
A new law may allow Czech citizens to shoot Muslim terrorists themselves
The Czech Republic is a country of around ten million people with fewer than four thousand Muslims, however this didn’t stop Czech President, Milos Zeman, urging people to arm themselves in case a “super-holocaust” by Muslim extremists. Unlike most European states, the Czech Republic has a large number of citizens who own firearms. Currently there are around 300,000 people who have a weapon license and it is thought there are 800,000 weapons owned legally in the country. Obtaining a weapon...
Has Brexit Cost The World UK’s International Aid?
By Rebecca Root Brexit has brought with it an immeasurable scale of uncertainty but there’s one thing that is certain, and that’s the inflated costs to international NGOs. The declining value of the pound, loss of EU funding and increased inflation rates are all leaving charities at a loss that’s going to have an impact on the work they can deliver. Lepra is based in Colchester and runs overseas projects in India, Bangladesh and Mozambique where they tackle neglected diseases...
America is about to build a wall so Canada opens its doors to Mexicans
Canada is about to scrap its controversial visa requirements for Mexican visitors. Donald Trump entering the White House is only likely to spell bad news for Mexicans in the US or hoping to re-locate to America. Trump is still vowing to build a wall (with a bit of fencing in parts) across the entire border and said he will deport as many illegal immigrants as possible, ranging from one to three million. A lot of these people are likely to...
Watch – De Niro wants to punch Trump in the face
A-list Hollywood star Robert De Niro had some strong words for Presidential hopeful Donald Trump. The Raging bull star didn’t hold back when he attacks the billionaire star of the Apprentice, during the video The short film was released as another audio recorded of Trump was leaked, which caught him talking in lewd and offensive way towards women, claiming he “grabs them by the pussy.” Trump then took part in the presidential debate with Clinton, who many have said failed...
Watch – Joss Whedon’s ‘sh*t ton of famous people’ star in anti-Trump video
As the Presidential race is coming to the end, writer and Joss Whedon has got as many A-list stars as possible to try and save the day, and keep Donald Trump out of the White House. Whedon, had been off social media for almost two years, then he sprang back on-line with “Save the Day,” a star studded anti-Trump video. Hey! Did I miss anything? Lol jk the world is on fire ? here's a thing I made https://t.co/g1SE45Rkrv —...
Syrian aid convoys suspended by UN after fatal attack
The UN has decided to halt all aid convoys in Syria due to an airstrike that hit a group of vehicles attempting to give much needed supplies to people trapped in Aleppo. The attack, on Monday, has left the UN with no choice but to stop aid convoys incase of attack, it is simply too dangerous for them to continue to operate. A fragile ceasefire, brokered by the US and Russia in Syria, has since collapsed due to Syrian bombing...
British admit involvement in airstrikes killing Syrian troops fighting IS
The Ministry of Defence has admitted the British air force was involved in the military action which killed over 60 Syrian troops in a case of mistaken identity. The soldiers were in fact fighting against IS, but tragically this information was shared to prevent the unnecessary loss of life. The attack was thought to have been carried out by US, Danish and Australian forces, however a Tweet from the MOD (Ministry of Defence) has admitted the attack involved the British...
Watch – Australian woman wearing Burkini ‘chased off French beach’
The Burkini row in France is still rumbling on, now a Muslim woman from Australia has spoken out, after she claims she was forced to remove the beachwear while in France. The woman was wearing the Burkini to show solidity with fellow Muslim women who had been forced to remove their chosen swimwear, while on certain beaches in France. Images emerged of one women being forced to remove her burkini by four policemen carrying guns. The woman in question, a...