Many Britons React With Anger Over Suspension Of Parliament
The leader of Britain’s House of Commons called those opposed to the move “phony” and questioned whether lawmakers have the “courage or the gumption” to bring down the government.
Germany welcomes U.S. readiness to talk with Iran, urges all to play their part
Germany foreign minister Heiko Maas said on Thursday that his country welcomed signs the United States was more willing to discuss the Iranian nuclear deal and that every country, including Iran, should work to end the impasse. “We welcome the result …
UK government enforcer in upper house quits over parliament suspension
The British government’s enforcer in the upper house quit on Thursday in protest at Boris Johnson’s suspension of parliament, saying it risks undermining parliament at a critical time in the country’s history. George Young, the chief whip, said in a l…
Report: Russian Su-35s Allegedly Forced Israeli Aircraft Out of Syrian Airspace
As a result of this move by RuASF, the IAF was unable to complete their second round of strikes, the Russian aviation website Avia.Pro added.In the night of Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019 the Israeli Air Force (IAF) carried out an airstrike over the southwest…
EU backs US-Iran talks but says nuclear deal must stay
The EU’s diplomatic chief said Thursday that the bloc would support talks between the US and Tehran, but only if the current nuclear deal with Iran is preserved. Tehran and Washington have been locked in a bitter standoff since last year when US Presi…
Debate Over Rebuilding Notre Dame
There’s a debate in France over whether to rebuild Notre Dame more or less as it was before, or come up with a new design to incorporate medieval and modern elements.
The U.S. And The War In Yemen
The Trump administration has backed the Saudi-led war against Houthi rebels in Yemen. But with the war dragging on, a senator is urging U.S. diplomats to be more involved in finding a resolution.
What Parliament Suspension Means For Ireland
Hugh O’Connell, a political reporter at the Irish Independent, talks with NPR’s Rachel Martin about what Boris Johnson’s suspension of Parliament will mean for Ireland and Brexit.
German Unemployment Jump Adds to Pressure for Fiscal Stimulus
(Bloomberg) — Germany’s labor market looks like it’s starting to crack under the weight of a manufacturing recession, raising the pressure for the government to respond with fiscal stimulus.The number of people out of work increased by 4,000 to 2.29 m…
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UPDATE 4-Collapse us if you can, British government dares Brexit opponents
Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government on Thursday challenged opponents of Brexit in parliament to collapse the government or change the law if they want to thwart Britain’s exit from the European Union. More than three years since the Brexit refer…
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