Category Archives: World News
‘Dutch Donald Trump’ could become next PM
CNN’s Nic Robertson reports on Geert Wilders, the divisive, populist politician who is gaining ground in the Netherlands’ general election. [van id=”world/2016/12/09/dutch-donald-tru...
Dec 09, 2016
Giraffes in process of ‘silent extinction,’ wildlife group says
By Euan McKirdyCNNAfrica’s wild giraffe population has plunged dramatically and the world’s tallest animals are in the process of a “silent extinction,” a conservation group ha...
Dec 08, 2016
Will Trump tariff plan affect ties with China?
Does Trump’s phone call with Taiwan signal the start of a rocky relationship between Trump’s administration and Beijing? [van id=”tv/2016/12/05/rep-chris-collins-trump-transition-dev...
Dec 06, 2016
Angela Merkel calls for full-face veil ban in Germany
ESSEN, GERMANY – DECEMBER 06: German Chancellor and Chairwoman of the German Christian Democrats (CDU) Angela Merkel gives her central speech at the 29th federal congress of the CDU on December ...
Dec 06, 2016
Losing record, no problem. Rams’ coach gets extension- reports
According to NFL.com, Rams head coach Jeff Fisher gets a contract extension, despite the team’s losing record. Read story here: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000750279/article/rams-jeff-f...
Dec 04, 2016
Smog strands over 20,000 at airport
[van id=”world/2016/12/04/china-smog-strands-travelers-hln-hit.hln”]Smog strands over 20,000 at airportMore than 20,000 people are stranded at an airport in Chengdu, China, as flights were...
Dec 04, 2016
Haim Saban: Keith Ellison ‘is clearly an anti-Semite and anti-Israel individual’
Haim Saban: Keith Ellison ‘is clearly an anti-Semite and anti-Israel individual’By Eugene ScottCNNProminent Democratic donor Haim Saban on Friday described Rep. Keith Ellison, who is...
Dec 03, 2016
Stabbing at USC- Update
12/3/16 5:30pm LOS ANGELES (CNS) – The USC professor who was fatally stabbed on theschool’s campus, allegedly by a student who is now in custody, had taught theresince 2001.USC officials i...
Dec 02, 2016
Fidel Castro’s ashes start journey across Cuba
By Laura Smith-Spark and Patrick OppmannCNNThe ashes of former Cuban leader Fidel Castro were carried Wednesday from the capital, Havana, at the start of a journey that reverses the route Castro took ...
Dec 02, 2016
North Korea slams ‘Obama and his lackeys’ in furious response to sanctions
By Ben Westcott and Junko OguraCNNNorth Korea has furiously rejected United Nations sanctions, accusing Security Council members of being puppets of the United States.The defiant statement Thursday ca...
Dec 02, 2016