Tag: European Union
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$36 mn fund to help UK nationals with EU forms
The European Commission has urged EU countries, in the event of a no-deal, to "take a generous approach to the rights of UK citizens in the EU, provided that this approach is reciprocated by the UK".
August 30, 2019 -
Amazon fire: Thousands out on Brazil streets protesting against President Jair Bolsonaro
Demonstrators in Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and Brasilia, among other cities demanded a decisive action to protect the Amazon and denounced the far-right President, whose initial reaction to the fires was to blame them on environmentalist.
August 24, 2019 -
Letter from Mr Johnson
It would be pertinent to recall that Mrs May’s hope that ways could be found, amid mutual trust of reconciling these objectives over time, had led Britain to propose such a backstop, to which the EU agreed.
August 23, 2019 -
UK PM in bid to get new Brexit deal
The Prime Minister will travel to Berlin to meet German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday and meet French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Thursday
August 18, 2019 -
Google pauses listening to EU voice recordings as probe begins
Google has stopped listening and transcribing Google Assistant recordings in Europe after Germany’s data protection commissioner said the country was investigating reports that third-party contractors listened to users’ private conversations captured by Google’s AI-powered Assistant. Belgian broadcaster VRT NWS reported last month that users’ conversations with Google Home speakers were being recorded and audio clips …
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August 2, 2019 -
UK PM Boris Johnson to meet leaders in Northern Ireland, hold talks with parties
He will hold talks with Northern Ireland's main political parties to discuss the restoration of the British province's power-sharing government which collapsed in January 2017.
July 31, 2019 -
‘No ifs or buts, will leave EU on 31 Oct’, says new UK PM Boris Johnson
In his first speech as the leader outside 10 Downing Street, Johnson warned that there would be a no-deal Brexit if Brussels refuses to negotiate.
July 25, 2019 -
Infosys co-founder’s son-in-law in Boris Johnson’s cabinet
Sunak has been appointed Chief Secretary to the Treasury in the new cabinet.
July 25, 2019 -
Control of Europe
The EU has been challenged by Donald Trump’s trade confrontations not the least because the reprisal against China can have its effect generally.
July 6, 2019 -
Odious bloody carnage
The detention centre is close to a military supply depot for militia working to protect the GNA.
July 5, 2019 -
Russian President asks Italy to help restoring ties with EU, meets Pope
Putin said, "I hope Italy will explain to the EU the damage that has been caused by economic sanctions imposed by the EU and the U.S after he met Conte during his visit to Rome.
July 5, 2019 -
US will never allow Iran to develop nuclear weapons, says White House communique
The Islamic Republic of Iran has exceeded the 300-kilogram enriched uranium reserve limit set in the 2015 nuclear deal, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said.
July 2, 2019 -
Sudan braces for mass protest as demonstrators fear violence
Protesters had initially gathered at the military headquarters to seek the army's support in ousting longtime ruler Omar al-Bashir.
June 30, 2019 -
European Union, South America bloc reach trade deal after 20 years
The deal was announced as the US administration of President Donald Trump faced several bilateral disputes, including trade tensions with China and disagreements with EU countries.
June 29, 2019 -
EU President Donald Tusk lashes out at Putin for ‘undiplomatic’ remark on democracy
"I have to say that I strongly disagree with the main argument that liberalism is obsolete," the EU President said.
June 28, 2019 -
Plight of the refugees
Even as the UN prepares to mark World Refugee Day, the plight of those who seek sanctuary around the world worsens, says Razia Zakaria.
June 20, 2019 -
British PM hopefuls begin crucial week of votes
Boris Johnson, the former foreign minister and leading Brexit campaigner, ran away with the first round of voting last week, winning the support of 114 MPs -- more than twice the number of votes won by his nearest challengers.
June 18, 2019