Day to Day Headaches - (June 18, 2016)

Today's World News

To Start off 

Rio state declares financial emergency, requests funding for Olympics

RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Rio de Janeiro’s governor declared a state of financial emergency Friday and requested federal funds to help fulfill obligations for public services during the Olympics that start Aug. 5.

Emergency measures are needed to avoid “a total collapse in public security, health, education, transport and environmental management,” a decree in the state’s Official Gazette said. Know more



Jo Cox MP death: Thomas Mair in court on murder charge

The man charged with the murder of Labour MP Jo Cox has appeared in court and been remanded in custody.

Thomas Mair gave his name as "Death to traitors, freedom for Britain" when he appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court. Know more



Radiohead Listening Party in Istanbul Attacked by Islamists

A group of radical Islamists attacked a listening party in Istanbul where Radiohead was holding a listening party for fans in support of their new album.

The men reportedly stormed the record store, Velvet Indieground, in Istanbul, Turkey, and used pipes to violently beat fans running away from the venue for drinking alcohol during the holy month of Ramadan. Know more



Belgium Police Arrest 12 Suspected of Planning New Terror Attack

Twelve people suspected of planning new terror attacks were arrested in Brussels after police raided dozens of homes overnight, prosecutors said Saturday. Know more



'We shall not take anyone in' HUNGARY tells EU it's FULL and it doesn't 'NEED' immigration

HUNGARIAN politicians have said the country will not accept any migrants because the country “does not need immigration”. Know more



It's official: May is now Earth's hottest on record

Our climate is changing, and quickly: NASA says May 2016 was the hottest month on the planet since we started keeping records, with the Arctic in particular seeing temperatures way above what might normally be expected. Know more



Anal Probes OK, Kenyan Judge Says - Judge upholds use of anal probes to determine sexuality after complaint of torture.

MOMBASA, Kenya (AP) — A Kenyan court on Thursday upheld the use of anal examinations to determine a suspect's sexual orientation, dismissing the argument that the procedure amounts to torture and degrading treatment. Know more



Norway Becomes World’s First Country to Ban Deforestation

The word is out against deforestation, but the Norwegian government has become the very first to take things to the very next level by placing a total ban on the menace. The government stated that the country will not permit the use of any product that can contribute in any way to deforestation.  This is part of the Action Plan on Nature Diversity championed by the Norwegian Parliament’s Standing Committee on Energy and Environment and it was lobbied mainly by the Rainforest Foundation Norway. This organization had persisted over the years to ensure that the pledge see the light of day. Know more

There you have it our Hottest News of the day. 

Now we're presenting to you our Top 5 Most funniest image of the day.

"Yowch"

"The card I got my dad is pretty amusing because about a year ago I was in jail. So I hope he finds it as funny as I do."

"Religion"

"I need it!"

"DOODLY EYES EVERYWHERE!"

There you have it our Top 5 Most funniest image of the day.

Today's Historic Event

June 18, 1948

World United Nations Commission on Human Rights

The United Nations Commission on Human Rights adopted an International Declaration of Human Rights and a "Draft Declaration of Human Rights" . 

That's all for today, Thank you.