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Viewpoint: Why the US can afford to ignore Canada
Despite being a important trade and defence partner, the US tends to ignore Canada. But that's paradoxically because the two get along so well, as Jordan Michael Smith writes. US President Barack Obama's visit to Ottawa today comes six years after his last trip to Canada. Canadians could be forgiven for hoping that Mr...
Adopt a Remainer! Campaign launched by Romania for Brits desperate to stay part of EU
A CAMPAIGN has been launched for ‘Romanians to adopt Remainians’ in the wake of Brexit. The country’s main newspaper, Bucharest-based daily Gandul, has launched the scheme for Brits willing to go the extra-mile to stay part of the EU. The campaign, named Romanians for Remainians, will see disaffected Brits...
Now French say Britain COULD have new deal on EU migration ahead of Brexit negotiations
EUROPEAN leaders could be ready to negotiate a new immigration deal with Britain after the Brexit vote. Leading politicians from across the Brussels club have said there should be no red lines as discussions over Britain's future outside the bloc get underway. Crucially, French finance minister Michel Sapin – who last...
Brexit: Obama warns on global growth after UK vote
US President Barack Obama has said the UK vote to leave the EU raises "longer-term concerns about global growth". He said Brexit would "freeze the possibilities of investment in Great Britain or in Europe as a whole". He appealed to the UK prime minister and other EU leaders to ensure an orderly process for...
Istanbul Ataturk airport attack: Deaths rise to 42 as Turkey mourns
Turkey has observed a national day of mourning after a gun and suicide bomb attack on Istanbul's Ataturk airport killed 42 people, including 13 foreign nationals. Three attackers arrived in a taxi and began firing at the terminal entrance late on Tuesday. They blew themselves up after police fired back. Officials earlier...
Oscars push for more gender and ethnical diversity
The organisers of the Oscars have invited a record number of new members to vote in next year's Academy Awards, in response to criticism of a lack of diversity at this year's ceremony. Nearly 700 people were invited, with a focus on women and ethnic minorities. Almost half the people who have been asked to join are...
Word of Life trial: Beating victim admits ‘inappropriately’ touching children
Christopher Leonard survived the beating in the sanctuary of the Word of Life Christian Church in upstate New York that killed his brother, Lucas Leonard. On Tuesday, while testifying against his step-sister Sarah Ferguson, one of eight church members charged in connection with the death, Christopher Leonard admitted he had...
These London-based startups are pioneering new ways to create cleaner, smarter energy
Exploring the answers to tomorrow’s energy challenge is at the heart of Shell’s Make the Future campaign and their flagship event, Make the Future London. Shell is committed to supporting bright energy ideas and this event will excite, entertain and explore how we can be part of the journey to a low-carbon future....
President Obama Reaffirms Goal to Defeat ISIS in Wake of Istanbul Attack
President Obama indirectly blamed ISIS for Tuesday's terrorist attack in Istanbul, calling the carnage "an indication of how little these vicious organizations have to offer" to society. “We stand with the people of Turkey and we intend to do what's necessary to make sure that these kinds of terrible...
3 Railroad Employees Presumed Dead After Fiery Train Crash, Official Says
Three railroad employees are presumed dead after they went missing when two freight trains collided in a fiery crash near Panhandle, Texas, on Tuesday, according to a Texas Department of Public Safety official. Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway said four of its employees were involved when two intermodal freight trains...
IAAF to Rule on Russian Olympic Hopefuls as Deadline Nears
The IAAF will rule this week on whether a group of Russian athletes can compete at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics as individuals. Russia was banned from international track and field over widespread doping in November and the ban was upheld earlier this month. The IAAF can allow individual Russians to compete as "neutral...
Какой кошмар! Еще одна смерть в семье Жанны Фриске (Фото)
Было раскрыто тайну семьи Фриске. В личном интервью мать Жанны Фриске Ольга впервые рассказала о брате певицы. Оказалось, что артистка была из двойни. У певицы был брат, который...