Monday, June 26, 2017

World News Briefs -- June 26, 2017



Daily Mail: Theresa May's DUP deal is FINALLY sealed in Downing Street as Ian Paisley party agrees to prop her up in power - in return for £1bn for Northern Ireland

* Prime Minister and DUP chief have finally agreed a deal in Downing Street
* Parties have been wrangling for more than a fortnight over details of agreement
* Mrs May forced to seek support from Northern Ireland party by election debacle
* Tories drop plans to scrap triple lock on pensions and curb winter fuel payments
* Package of extra funding for Northern Ireland worth extra £1bn over two years

Theresa May breathed a sigh of relief today as she finally sealed an agreement with the DUP to prop her up in power.

After more than two weeks of intense wrangling and with just days to go until crucial vote on the Queen's Speech, the Tories and the Northern Ireland party put the stamp on a deal that shores up the PM's majority in the Commons.

The arrangement dramatically boosts Mrs May's chances of clinging on as PM after the disastrous election that stripped her of her overall Commons majority.

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MIDDLE EAST

Mosul battle to end in days as troops advance in Old City: Iraqi general.

Two thirds of Mosul Old City retaken from IS: commander.

Battle for Mosul: Iraq forces repel IS counter-attack. Iraq forces combing west Mosul after surprise IS attack.

US-backed force has seized a quarter of Raqa from IS: monitor.

US urges Qatar and Saudi-led group to 'lower rhetoric'. Qatar demands difficult to meet, says US.

Erdogan says Saudi-led ultimatum on Qatar 'against international law'.

Turkey to US: Providing arms to YPG violation of NATO rules.

Israel on alert after 2 days of cross-border fire with Syria.

Israel freezes plan for mixed-sex prayer site at Western Wall.

Drug use in Iran ‘more than doubled’ in last 6yrs, 3.5% of population now regular users.

ASIA

Eid truce in war-torn Philippines city of Marawi ends.

Mongolia votes for new president in divisive election. Mongolia economy, graft in spotlight as voters elect president.

Not negotiable: North Korea sticks to its guns on nuclear weapons.

Two militants killed after gun battle at Kashmir school.

Anger grows in Pakistan town after three attacks in six months.

Pakistan deploys force of 15,000 to protect Chinese nationals.

China willing to open its pockets, but not borders, to Middle East refugees.

Hong Kong activists stage China protests ahead of Xi visit.

Official results confirm Cambodian opposition gains.

Great Barrier Reef a $42 billion asset 'too big to fail': study.

China releases Nobel laureate Liu Xiaobo after terminal cancer diagnosis.

AFRICA

Irish naval ship rescues 712 people near Libya: defense forces.

EU effort to halt migrants founders in Libya's chaos.

US intensifies efforts in Somalia to counter Al-Shabaab resurgence.

South Sudan censors newspapers, hampers press in civil war.

Congo president's daughter charged with corruption in France.

Tanzania vows to arrest those 'protecting' gay interests.

UN: Half of world's population growth is likely to occur in Africa.

EUROPE

May reaches deal with DUP to back Tories through Brexit. UK PM May strikes $1.3 billion deal to get Northern Irish DUP support for her government.

Back to Switzerland for Cyprus peace deal talks.

Germany bars Erdogan’s bodyguards charged in US brawl from Hamburg G20 summit – report.

Italy's center-right dominates local elections.

Albania’s Socialists on track for win in low-turnout election.

Italy readies 17 billion euro package to save two failing banks.

Garbage crisis hits Greek capital over job freeze.

AMERICAS

Trump, Modi seek rapport despite friction on trade, immigration.

Trump eager for big meeting with Putin; some advisers wary.

Trump, and 2 Democrats, criticize Obama's response to Russia hacking.

Trump breaks White House Eid dinner tradition.

Government websites in Ohio, Maryland hacked with pro-IS messages. Ohio sites hacked with IS message.

Colombia: 9 dead after ferry with 170 people aboard sinks at popular sightseeing spot.

Asylum seekers in Canada who fled Trump now trapped in legal limbo.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

China ‘holding itself back’ by shying away from global terrorism fight.

Europeans learn to live with and adapt to terror attacks.

Bali bombing: Riduan 'Hambali' Isomuddin's links to terrorist networks and attacks.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Angela Merkel and Donald Trump head for clash at G20 summit.

Takata, Japan's airbag giant, files for bankruptcy protection.

Harry Potter: How JK Rowling's story became a multi-billion-dollar entertainment franchise.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Feels like she bought her position.