Friday, 31 August 2018
Washington Says Goodbye to McCain as He Lies in State at the U.S. Capitol
(WASHINGTON) — The hearse carrying the casket of John McCain has arrived at the Capitol as a memorial begins for the Republican senator.
McCain’s wife, Cindy McCain, and other members of his family watched from the steps of the East Plaza as his casket was carried into the Capitol.
Family, friends, lawmakers and other guests, including some celebrities, gathered in the Capitol’s Rotunda for the service. Congressional leaders are expected to deliver remarks.
It’s the first of two days of services honoring the Arizona senator in the nation’s capital where he served for more than 30 years in elected office.
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Thursday, 23 August 2018
Scott Morrison Chosen as Australia’s New Prime Minister Following a Leadership Crisis
(CANBERRA, Australia) — Australia’s ruling party has chosen Treasurer Scott Morrison to become the next prime minister.
Morrison will replace Prime Minister Malcom Turnbull, who is expected to resign.
Friday’s ballot among Liberal Party lawmakers means Australia’s sixth change of prime minister in 11 years, prolonging an era of extraordinary political instability.