UK’s Johnson says lawmakers likely to vote on his plans Oct 21-22
British lawmakers are likely to vote on Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s legislative plans on Oct. 21 and 22, Johnson said on Wednesday, setting up a showdown between parliament the prime minister over his Brexit plans. Earlier, Johnson announced he wou…
REFILE-UK’s Johnson says will schedule Queens Speech for Oct. 14
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Wednesday he would schedule a Queen’s Speech for Oct. 14 in order to launch new legislation and he denied he was seeking to prevent parliament from obstructing his Brexit plans. “We need to get on with our …
The Latest: Pound slides on report of UK parliament block
The British currency has fallen sharply on reports that the government wants to suspend Parliament to quash lawmakers’ efforts to prevent a no-deal Brexit. The pound fell to $1.2187 on Wednesday from about $1.2300 the day before, a sign that investors…
Merkel’s Cabinet Aids Troubled Coal Regions Days Before Election
(Bloomberg) — Days before crucial elections in states impacted by Germany’s shift away from coal, Chancellor Angela Merkel’s cabinet approved a draft law that would distribute massive spending for the ailing communities. The draft law presented by the…
Police In Hong Kong Are Caught Between Protesters And The Government
Hong Kong’s police force was once known for its professionalism and impartiality, but now protesters accuse officers of brutality and demand an independent investigation.
Since Relations Soured, Getting A U.S. Visa Has Been Tough For Russians
Two U.S. senators say the Russian government has denied them visas to travel to Russia. At the same time, prominent Russians say they are having trouble securing U.S. visas.
Beijing Responds To Trump’s Tweets On U.S-China Trade War
NPR’s David Greene talks to China-based business consultant James McGregor about Beijing’s response to President Trump’s tweets, and what that reveals about its stance toward the trade war.
Opposition reacts with fury to Parliament suspension reports
British opposition lawmakers reacted with fury Wednesday to reports that Prime Minister Boris Johnson will seek a suspension of Parliament to hamper efforts to quash a no-deal Brexit. The BBC reported that Johnson will use the Queen’s Speech — normall…
Suspension of UK parliament makes no confidence vote more likely – lawmaker Grieve
A move by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to suspend parliament ahead of Brexit makes a no-confidence vote in his government more likely, pro-EU Conservative lawmaker Dominic Grieve said, adding he could back such a motion. A British government s…
German Economy Likely to Shrink in Third Quarter and Enter Recession, DIW Says
(Bloomberg) — Terms of Trade is a daily newsletter that untangles a world embroiled in trade wars. Sign up here. German output will probably shrink by 0.2% in the third quarter, putting Europe’s largest economy into recession, according to the DIW eco…
Queen approves UK government’s request to suspend Parliament during crucial Brexit period
Queen Elizabeth has approved a request by Prime Minister Boris Johnson to suspend Parliament, a move that appears designed to thwart opposition lawmakers from blocking Brexit, prompting protests in cities across the United Kingdom. Johnson spoke to th…
Recent Comments