Tuesday, April 18, 2017
North Korea Ready to React to 'Any Mode of War' from US
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North Korea,
USA
‘Frexit’ Concerns ahead of French Election
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France,
French elections,
Frexit
This Is No General Election, It’s a Coup – MPs Have a Duty to Stop Theresa May
Theresa May has turned democracy against itself. She has been seduced by the siren evidence of the 20-point lead in the polls, and she will have a general election, the one she said again and again that she would not call. And it will almost certainly return her with a thumping majority that will allow her to run the Brexit negotiations just as she wants.
There will be no obligation on her to reflect the views of the minority position. She will leave the remainers of England disempowered. She has made a Scottish referendum inevitable, and a border poll in Northern Ireland infinitely more likely. She is resetting politics in a way that will entrench division. We will all rue this day. Read on and comment » | Anne Perkins | Tuesday, April 18, 2017
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general election,
UK
Prime Minister Theresa May Calls General Election for 8 June – Full Video Statement
May has called a snap general election. The Guardian’s writers respond »
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general election,
Theresa May,
UK
Why Tension between the US and N. Korea Will Only Get Worse
Monday, April 17, 2017
Post-Brexit Britain: This Is What Taking Your Country Back Looks Like
So how is the post Brexit post Trump world shaping up? Well recent events have cast a revealing light as to the direction of travel. Last week saw the post Brexit “Global Britain” strategy pursued headlong. Theresa May was in Saudi Arabia, Chancellor Philip Hammond in India and international trade secretary Dr Liam Fox in the Philippines.
Global Britain
The “Global Britain” strategy essentially embodies an extreme free market drive long dreamed of by elements of the corporate and financial elite. It will take the form of bilateral trade agreements (most notably with Trump’s America) and a bonfire of regulations.
If you thought leaving the European Union would avert the EU-US trade agreement, or Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), think again. A free trade deal with Trump’s America could be TTIP magnified times 10 leaving the UK exposed without the negotiating power of the EU. It will aggressively open up the NHS and public services to US corporate takeover and lock in privatisation. Read on and comment » | Youssef El-Gingihy | Wednesday, April 12, 2017
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Brexit,
Theresa May
Kevork Almassian - What Is Really Happening in Syria?
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Syria
Where's Turkey Headed After Its Referendum? – Inside Story
North Korea 'Will Test Missiles Weekly' Senior Official Tells BBC News
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North Korea,
Pyongyang
Advocates Urge Trump to De-escalate with North Korea, Not Ratchet Up Threats & Military Aggression
Pence: US Era of Strategic Patience with North Korea Over - BBC News
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BBC News,
Mike Pence,
North Korea
Chris Matthews On Donald Trump’s Ignorance Of History | Hardball | MSNBC | April 12, 2017
Marine Le Pen's More 'Subtle, Dangerous' Message | Morning Joe | MSNBC
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Marine Le Pen,
Morning Joe,
MSNBC
Steve Bannon Hastens His Own Demise | Morning Joe | MSNBC
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Morning Joe,
MSNBC,
Steve Bannon,
White House
Comic Book World? Boris Johnson Lumps Russia In as Part of 'Super-villain League’
EU Observer in Turkey Condemns Referendum as 'Neither Fair Nor Free'
Fears the Yes vote in Turkey's referendum which granted far-reaching new powers to Turkey's President may have been unfairly influenced in his favour have been heightened by criticism from an EU observer sent as an impartial witness.
Opposition parties are saying the result should be annulled after alleging electoral fraud in Sunday’s referendum, in which 51% of the electorate voted for constitutional changes that include the abolition of the office of Prime Minister, and could allow Recep Tayyip Erdogan to stay as President until 2029.
The EU sent a delegation of 20 impartial observers to ensure the referendum complied with European standards. Read on and comment » | Niamh McIntyre | Monday, April 17, 2017
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