Hong Kong’s pro-democracy opposition won a stunning landslide victory in weekend local elections in a clear rebuke to city leader Carrie Lam over her handling of violent protests. CBC | World News
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Canada will ‘support’ Bolivian opposition government
Canada updated its position on the fluid and chaotic situation in Bolivia today, saying it would work with and support the caretaker administration of Jeanine Añez — while still stopping short of formally recognizing her presidency. CBC | World News
Read More »Pound euro exchange rate steady as PM and opposition leader clash on Brexit timetable
THE pound euro exchange rate held steady today, with the pairing currently trading around €1.157 after Prime Minister, Boris Johnson and Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn failed to reach a consensus on a timetable for the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement bill. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Pound euro exchange rate steady as PM and opposition leader clash on Brexit timetable
THE pound euro exchange rate held steady today, with the pairing currently trading around €1.157 after Prime Minister, Boris Johnson and Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn failed to reach a consensus on a timetable for the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement bill. Daily Express :: City and Business Feed
Read More »Venezuela wins seat on UN Human Rights Council despite opposition
Venezuela won a contested election for a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council on Thursday despite a campaign by over 50 organizations and many countries opposed to Nicolas Maduro’s government and its rights record. CBC | World News
Read More »EU civil war: Austria spearheads opposition to bloc’s post-Brexit budget hike
AUSTRIA is on a collision course with incoming president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen after reiterating its vehement opposition to the EU’s insistence that each of the EU27 should pay a minimum annual contribution of 1.1 percent of GDP. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »‘Utter hypocrisy!’ Opposition MPs shamed over Commons no-show despite prorogation furore
A CONSERVATIVE MP has ripped into opposition MPs in the House of Commons as empty seats appeared despite a crunch Brexit statement from Michael Gove. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Pound to euro exchange rate: Sterling ‘SPIRALS’ after Theresa May hits Brexit opposition
POUND sterling was left “spiralling” against the euro in the wake of news the DUP opposed Theresa May’s plans for an Irish border as part of Brexit. Daily Express :: Travel Feed
Read More »Cambodia’s top court orders opposition party dissolved
Cambodia’s Supreme Court orders the main opposition party to be dissolved, dealing a crushing blow to democratic aspirations in the increasingly oppressive Southeast Asian state. The decision clears the way for the nation’s authoritarian leader to remain in power for years to come. CBC | World News
Read More »BREXIT BREAKTHROUGH! Government smashes opposition in latest votes on EU Withdrawal Bill
THE Government has successfully seen off the latest raft of amendments to the EU Withdrawal Bill in what has been a tense second day in the House of Commons. Daily Express :: News Feed
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