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European Union to begin trade talks with USA soon as tariff threats escalate
She added Brussels would strive to agree what amounted to a limited deal before the Commission's term ends on October 31. "We can manage this quite quickly, and from from our side, we are definitely determined to do everything we can to finish this under [this] commission", said Malmstrom. [Full Article...]
Prabowo Claims to Win Presidential Election by 52 per cent
But his challenger Prabowo Subianto, as feared, is planning to challenge the result, possibly in court. As he did at the last election , the ex military general claims the voting process was flawed, and he's the real victor. Presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto has disputed the quick count results released by independent pollsters, showing that his rival, Joko Widodo has won today's presiden... [Full Article...]
14 shot dead after being offloaded from bus on Makran Coastal Highway
Initial investigations further suggest that the victims were first forced to reveal their computerised national identity cards (CNICs) for their identification, offloaded from the buses and then were shot dead by the assailants. Those who were not from Balochistan were marched off the bus and shot dead. Expressing his sympathies with the families of the victims, the premier directed the concerne... [Full Article...]
Abe calls for efforts to minimize Brexit impact
As the recent impasse over Brexit has led to the postponement of bilateral ministerial security talks originally slated for April, Kono and Hunt agreed they will set a new schedule for the "two-plus-two" meeting at an early date, the Foreign Ministry said. [Full Article...]
Strong quake hits east Taiwan, rattles buildings in capital
The quake also measured an intensity of 5 in Hualien City, Yilan, Nantou, Taichung and New Taipei, and 4 in Taipei among others, the bureau said . President Tsai Ing-wen said high-speed rail service in northern Taiwan, between Taipei and the neighbouring city of Taoyuan, had been temporarily suspended. [Full Article...]
Former Mass. governor announces GOP primary challenge to Trump
Weld had 2016 on the side of the presidential candidate of the tiny Libertarian party, Gary Johnson , the Vice presidential candidate. "It is time to return to the principles of Lincoln - equality, dignity, and opportunity for all", he added. [Full Article...]
Breaking Bad: Japan prof 'made students produce ecstasy'
Authorities suspect the 61-year-old pharmacology professor from Matsuyama University in western Japan got his pupils to make MDMA - commonly known as ecstasy - in 2013 and another so-called "designer drug" 5F-QUPIC last year. "We sincerely apologise for causing serious concern to students and their parents", said Tatsuya Mizogami, the university's president, according to Kyodo. [Full Article...]
In ‘FUCT’ fashion brand case, justices avoid saying word
Officials have refused to register the brand's name as a result. American designer Erik Brunetti, who was denied a trademark for his "Fuct" fashion line, says the law violates the First Amendment. Specifically, can the government refuse to grant trademark protection for brand names that include profanity? That's not the audience Mr. Brunetti is appealing to, replied lawyer Sommer. [Full Article...]