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Poland will oppose any sanctions imposed on Hungary

Poland, said it will oppose any sanctions imposed by the bloc on fellow member Hungary, accused of floating EU rules on democracy. “Every country has its sovereign right to make…

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Ganidi launches operation to end ‘wrongness’ and ‘establish security’ in Tripoli

The Brigadier General Mohammed Ganidi, one of Al-Bunyan Al-Marsous's leaders, said armed forces and February 17 revolutionaries' brigades had launched an operation, ongoing currently, to end "wrongness" and "establish security"…

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State of The Union: One Speech, Six Perspectives

Diplomatique Expert recommends the following reports from different media on how the #SOTEU was reported. Different views and perspectives. Eu Observer Juncker, the 'sad and wiser' man of Europe The…

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Since 26 August, no NGO rescue vessel has operated on the main migration routes between north Africa and southern Europe

Thousands of migrants risk dying at sea because of a clampdown on NGO rescue ships, aid agencies have warned, in what has been their longest period of absence from the central Mediterranean…

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U.S. issues sanctions against Libya’s militias leader Ibrahim Jadhran

The U.S. Treasury Department has slapped sanctions on the leader of a militia in Libya for attacks on the country’s oil facilities. The U.S. says Ibrahim Jadhran’s attacks “robbed the…

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Ministry of Interior of Presidential Council raises security alert in Tripoli to highest levels

The Ministry of Interior of the Presidential Council (PC) called on its security services dedicated to secure vital sites, embassies and diplomatic missions in the capital to raise the highest…

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UN warns that Idlib assault could create the century’s worst humanitarian catastrophe

Violence in northwest Syria has displaced more than 30,000 people this month alone, the United Nations said Monday, warning that a looming assault could create the century's "worst humanitarian catastrophe".…

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White House Press Secretary calls for investigation into anonymous op-ed author

The White House press secretary, Sarah Sanders, said on Monday that the anonymous author of the New York Times op-ed that is searingly critical of Donald Trump’s ability to be president, is…

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EU Brexit Deal possible by November

The EU's chief negotiator said if both sides are "realistic" there could be an agreement on the terms of the UK's exit by early November. His comments come amid unconfirmed…

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Extraordinary Brexit Summit expected to take place in November

EU leaders are expected to announce during a meeting in Salzburg next week that an extraordinary Brexit summit will take place in November, as they give Michel Barnier extra encouragement to strike…

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The U.K. Conservative Party will suffer a split if May pursues her Brexit plan – former minister

The U.K. Conservative party will suffer a “catastrophic split” if Theresa May pursues her Brexit plan, according to a former minister who said as many as 80 of her MPs…

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Convoy of flour arrives in Libya

The Libya Observer: The Crisis Committee formed by the Presidential Council confirmed Saturday the start of the distribution of flour starting Sunday at a rate of 400 tons per day.…

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Despite the warnings, the US has neither the leverage nor the influence in Syria

Despite dire U.S. warnings and fears of a humanitarian disaster, the Trump administration has little leverage to stop Russia, Iran and Syria pressing ahead with a massive military assault against…

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Relations between Northern Ireland and Britain are the worst in 30 years because of Brexit – Fianna Fáil leader

Relations between Dublin and London are the worst they have been in 30 years because of Brexit, the leader of Fianna Fáil has said. The Guardian Micheál Martin, said the Irish…

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Erdogan warns Russia an attack on Idlib will turn it into ‘lake of blood’

Turkey warns Russia an attack on Idlib will turn it into ‘lake of blood’. The Guardian Turkey has warned it will not stand by and watch a Russian-led attack on Syria’s…

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As traditional parties stumble, Europe’s top job is up for grabs - Politico As we entered the holiday period, the front-runners in the race for the European Commission presidency…

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Professor Joe Mifsud the link between Donald Trump’s presidential campaign and the Kremlin’ is ‘missing and may be dead’ – reports

The Malta Independent on Sunday reports that the Democratic National Committee, which is suing Russia, the Trump campaign and WikiLeaks for interfering in the 2016 election, said in a court filing…

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Russians involved in Salisbury’s journey in Geneva key to investigations

Intelligence agencies are investigating a series of trips by two Russian hitmen to Geneva prior to carrying out the nerve agent attack on Salisbury. Flight ticket details obtained by the…

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Obama’s Speech Full Transcript

Former President Barack Obama returned to the political arena with full force on Friday, giving a speech reflecting on the partisan gridlock and upheaval that he believes has characterized the United States…

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Progress registered on Canada – NAFTA talks

Canada’s top trade negotiator said on Friday she and her U.S. counterpart were making “very good progress” in talks to save the North American Free Trade Agreement amid increasing Canadian…

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Haftar eyes ‘liberating’ Tripoli, criticises Italy

Khalifa Haftar said Thursday that “Tripoli crisis shouldn’t go longer and liberating the Libyan capital is inevitable.” The Libya Observer Speaking to tribal leaders in Benghazi, he declared that he…

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Understanding Libya’s endemic cause to its problems

Libya’s endemic chaos since the revolution which toppled Muammar Gaddafi’s regime in 2011 stems from the absence of any semblance of state institutions. This makes disarming and reconciling rival militias…

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Iran, Russia and Turkey meeting today amidst fears of Idlib’s military offensive

Presidents of Iran, Russia and Turkey will meet in Tehran to discuss the war in Syria, with all eyes on a possible military offensive to retake the last rebel-held bastion of Idlib. The summit…

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Migration worries German people, but Trump’s policies worries them even more – Survey

More than two-thirds of Germans — or 69 percent — are extremely concerned that US President Donald Trump's policies are having a dangerous impact worldwide, according to the annual survey…

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Idlib to dominate agenda summit between Iran, Russia and Turkey

When the presidents of Russia, Turkey and Iran meet on Friday in Tehran, all eyes will be on their diplomacy reaching a last-minute deal to avert a bloodbath in Idlib,…

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Chequers deal is ‘dead’ Michel Barnier tells MPs (reports)

The European Union has warned that Theresa May's Chequers plan is "dead" and is urging her to adopt a Canada-style deal favoured by Boris Johnson, according to Eurosceptic Tory MPs. The Telegraph Michel…

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Reports: Hundreds of African migrants escape from detention centre in Tripoli -Libyan government department denies

According to news agency Reuters, hundreds of African migrants escaped from a detention center in Tripoli on Tuesday as fighting between rival groups raged nearby, an aid official said, though the…

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All Maltese nationals currently in Libya are safe – Statement by Maltese Government on Situation in Libya

Government of Malta Statement: In view of the escalation of conflict in Tripoli, Libya, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Trade Promotion would like to notify that from official information gathered…

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Matteo Salvini on Orban, Chemnitz, Merkel and the Economy – Interview

Italian Interior Minister Matteo Salvini says the German government has been underestimating the risk of social conflict over migration for years. DW DW interviewed Salvini as the Italian government…

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Dutch anti-Islam politician Wilders and perceived insults to Islam in Netherlands cited as motivation for Amsterdam stabbings

A man who stabbed two American tourists at Amsterdam's central station last week named Dutch, anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders during police questioning and said he was motivated by perceived insults…

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Maltese Government says that Maltese nationals are not in danger – Libyan Interior ministry warned residents to stay away from clashes zone – Salvini rules out military action (UPDATED)

TVM reports that the Maltese nationals who are in Libya are not in any danger and have not requested to be evacuated, contrary to the The Times of Malta report. In a statement, the…

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Johnson’s claims on Brexit are not serious – May’s spokesman

The war of words between Theresa May and Boris Johnson escalated Monday with the prime minister’s official spokesman slapping down the former foreign secretary’s ideas as not “serious.” In response…

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Two citizen groups call for an end to Brexit uncertainty

Two major citizens’ rights groups are to urge the U.K. and EU Brexit negotiators to end the “extreme legal uncertainty” for citizens on either side of the Brexit divide created…

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Untangling Libya’s current crisis

The situation in Tripoli has escalated in just seven day to a level which is now creating an alarm to all international players and a lot of tension in the…

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Brexit means end of European work for evaluation of new medicines for sale across EU

Britain’s leading role in evaluating new medicines for sale to patients across the EU has collapsed with no more work coming from Europe because of Brexit, it has emerged. The decision by…

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400 detainees escape from Tripoli prison after riot

Some 400 detainees escaped after a riot on Sunday at a prison in the southern suburbs of the Libyan capital Tripoli, theatre of a week of deadly battles, the police…

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US State Department condemns stabbing of US citizens in Amsterdam

Updated - The US State Department on Sunday condemned the stabbing of two U.S. citizens in Amsterdam’s major train station this weekend as an “unprovoked, horrifying attack” and offered assistance…

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Our consulting arm Diplomatique Expert, recommends the following reads from major news outlets for insight on the main news of the week. The Observer In Chemnitz, anti-fascists stand up…

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Libya, head of the rebel brigade: “Ready to attack Tripoli”. A state of emergency has been proclaimed

Libya's U.N.-backed government has announced a state of emergency in the capital and its outskirts as ongoing fighting has killed some 39 people including civilians in the past days. The…

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Government’s Brexit proposal doomed to fail parliamentary test – Tony Blair

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair has described the UK government's Brexit proposal as "doomed to fail," predicting it will be voted down in Parliament. In an exclusive interview to…

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Michel Barnier has warned that Theresa May’s Chequer’s deal will spell the “end” of the European project and the Single Market.

Michel Barnier has warned that Theresa May's Chequer's deal will spell the "end" of the European project and the Single Market. The EU's chief Brexit negotiator told Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung,…

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Former Labour Leader Gordon Brown says party’s soul is at risk because of Corbyn’s handling of anti-Semitism crisis

Gordon Brown has warned that the "soul" of the Labour Party is at risk because of Jeremy Corbyn's handling of the anti-Semitism crisis. The former Labour Prime Minister said that…

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May says she won’t compromise with Brussels over her Brexit plans

Theresa May has said she will refuse to be forced into agreeing compromises on her Brexit plan that are not in the national interest. Writing in The Telegraph, the Prime…

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Canada not needed for NAFTA – Trump to Congress

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday there was no need to keep Canada in the North American Free Trade Agreement and warned Congress not to meddle with the trade…

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Truce in Tripoli fails to hold – Clashes resume – Death toll reaches 39 – Number of injured 119 – Commander of Libyan central military zone abducted in Misrata

The death toll of southern Tripoli clashes has risen to 39, while 119 people are wounded. Most casualties are civilians. The clashes continued as yet another truce failed to…

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John McCain laid to rest as message loaded memorial service brings to fore differences between what was and is US politics today

John McCain is being laid to rest at the U.S. Naval Academy after a five-day procession that served as a final call to arms for a nation he warned could…

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