South Korea’s Moon Jae-In turned into a Game of Thrones character
South Koreans didn’t need to be bored by hours of vote-counting and punditry that fill airtime ahead of the announcement of a winner in the country’s presidential election.
International Defence Fair opens in Turkey
The 13th International Defence Fair (IDEF) opens in Istanbul, showcasing all the latest innovations in war equipment. Video provided by AFP
Apparently, Canada doesn’t like the U.S. as much as they used to
The U.S. and Canada have had a pretty strong relationship over the years. But according to a new survey, that relationship is taking a big hit. Veuer’s Nick Cardona (@nickcardona93) has that story.
Obama: U.S., China must ‘lead the way’ on climate
The United States and China have to lead the way in the fight against climate change, former U.S. president Barack Obama says. Video provided by AFP
Tinder users around the world are dreaming of the ‘Mile High Club’
Tinder user? You may want to consider a career change into the airline industry. TC Newman (@PurpleTCNewman) finds the high flying pattern in the most swiped right careers.
Forget screw tops; wine corks are making a comeback
Once at the risk of extinction, Portugal’s cork industry is booming.
Violinist plays through the clashes in Venezuela
A protester plays Venezuela’s national anthem on the violin in the streets of Caracas while riot cops fire tear gasduring a demonstration against President Nicolas Maduro’s efforts to reform the constitution in a deadly political crisis. Video provided by AFP
More than 7,000 migrants detained in Libya
Between 7,000 and 8,000 migrants mostly from sub-Saharan Africa are being held in Libyan detention centres after entering the country illegally, an official say. Video provided by AFP
Ukraine rebels roll out banned tanks on WWII Victory Day
More than 10,000 people waving Russian flags and carrying portraits of Stalin watch tanks roll through Ukraine’s de facto rebel capital Donetsk in celebration of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany. Video provided by AFP
Raw: Moon claims victory in South Korea election
Liberal candidate Moon Jae-in was leading the South Korean presidential election with 60 percent of votes counted. (May 9)
