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Brexit: Northern Ireland Backstop Remains Stumbling Block

The vote on the Brexit deal is set to go ahead despite there being major concerns about the controversial Backstop. The indications are that it will be rejected, however the DUP have indicated that they will support the Conservatives on any ensuing vote of confidence. Prime Minister Teresa May has reiterated that without the Backstop…

French Protests – About More than Fuel Prices
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French Protests – About More than Fuel Prices

It seems like the French Government u-turn on fuel and energy prices has done nothing to dampen the mood of discontent felt by citizens and further demonstrations are planned for the weekend. Issues such as social inequality and proposed changes to the university education system (which would exaggerate these) have not gone away and tax cuts for…

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Yemen War: Ceasefire Talks Begin

Peace talks aimed at ending nearly four years of civil war in Yemen have finally started, and although they probably won’t end the hostilities outright they may prevent an all-out battle for the rebel-held Red Sea port of Hudaydah. This would be a humanitarian disaster given many thousands of civilians are trapped there. In a…

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