The Press Association understands President Clinton had been due in the region today to meet the region’s warring political parties as they continue to struggle to reach a deal to restore the collapsed Executive. But the visit was called off at late notice due to the severe weather warnings. It […]
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GETTY President Nicolas Maduro said ‘Chavismo’ is alive’ Electoral board president Tibisay Lucena said the ruling Socialist Party took 17 governorships, versus five for the opposition Democratic Unity coalition, with results irreversible in all but one of the Opec member’s 23 states. “‘Chavismo’ is alive, in the street, and triumphant,” […]
That is the view of multiple sources with ties to the Chinese leadership, including senior party officials, former officials and foreign diplomats who have talked to top officials. Much of it has also been signalled in various ways in the state media in recent months. President Xi was born into […]
1. According to the Office for National Statistics, the average UK household spends £56.80 a week on food and non-alcoholic drinks… 2. …plus another £17.30 on restaurant and café meals and £4.70 on takeaways.. 3. Around the world, 75 McDonald’s hamburgers are sold every second. 4. In the UK, six […]
MOGADISHU, Somalia — A huge truck bomb blast in Somalia’s capital has killed 276 people and wounded roughly 300 more, the country’s information minister said Sunday. It is believed to be the single deadliest attack ever in the Horn of Africa nation. Doctors struggled to assist horrifically wounded victims, many […]
Pep Guardiola believes Manchester City have found the crucial attacking edge they lacked last season after Stoke City were hammered 7-2 at the Etihad Stadium. The victory made City the Premier League leaders, two points ahead of Manchester United. In the corresponding fixture last season City could only draw 0-0; […]