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After 10-Year Halt, British Airways Resumes Flights To Pakistan
Pakistan's flag carrier, the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) was the only airline to run direct flights between Islamabad and London . The airline had suspended its operations in Pakistan in September 2008 in the wake of the Marriott Hotel bombing in Islamabad . [Full Article...]
Sajid Javid: I'm ready for no-deal Brexit
Britain should not take a "very hardline approach" to any future Brexit talks as this would prompt a similar response from the European Union, foreign minister and Conservative leadership contender Jeremy Hunt said on Friday. How can be you prepared for tariffs rising overnight? 'The vast majority of firms can never be prepared for no-deal, particularly our SME members who cannot afford comp... [Full Article...]
Trump tells Britain to 'walk away' if European Union won't yield on Brexit
Wading in again to his hosts' domestic politics, Trump says of Johnson, "He's a friend of mine", adding he may also meet with another pro-Brexit politician, Nigel Farage , during his visit. In an interview Friday with The Sun newspaper, the United States president reaffirmed his support for him: "I think Boris would do a very good job". [Full Article...]
Donald Trump is apparently trying to start a feud with Meghan Markle
An official Twitter account for US President Donald Trump's 2020 reelection campaign, meant to promote pro-Trump messages and combat "fake news", was mocked by Twitter users as it pushed back at CNN on Saturday, claiming the outlet had misrepresented Trump's comments about Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex. [Full Article...]
Sudan crisis: Security forces move against protesters
The Central Committee of Sudanese Doctors, a medical group linked to protesters, said at least five people were killed and several wounded in the Monday morning raid, which was still in progress. Stop. Now", as he expressed concern at the gunfire. Protestors had congregated outside the Defense Ministry in Sudan's capital Khartoum, opposing the interim military council that has ruled the country ... [Full Article...]
Alligator Breaks Through Florida Kitchen Window
Ms Wischhusen put the incident down to mating season - "they will try anything" - and said she didn't have any plans to change her lifestyle, or move her wine collection. She thanked the two trappers and 10 police officers who spent two hours removing the alligator from her home, where she has lived for almost 40 years. [Full Article...]
'Trump Baby' blimp to fly in London for US president's visit
The balloon depicts the Republican president as an angry baby, wearing a nappy and tweeting on a mobile phone. Anna Vickerstaff, a Trump blimp "babysitter", said: "Now that the GLA (Greater London Authority) has given us permission, we're nearly ready to fly the baby". [Full Article...]
China says trade war 'has not made America great again'
When consultations are in progress, it is not uncommon for both sides to propose for adjustments to the text of an agreement, Wang said. "On major issues of principle, China will not back down". The International Air Transport Association warned that the intensifying US-China trade war and rising fuel prices will continue to bog down airline profits this year. [Full Article...]