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Merkel says Europe must stay united in face of ally uncertainty
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Sunday urged European Union nations to stick together in the face of emerging policy divisions with the U.S., Britain's decision to leave the bloc and other challenges.Speaking at a campaign event held in a Bavarian beer tent, Merkel suggested that the G-7 summit in Italy ...
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Russia probe pierces inner circle of Trump, shaking White House
The leading US newspaper is reporting that the FBI is now investigating meetings that Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, had in December 2016, with Russian officials
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Nigeria to raise $3.5bn in foreign loans to fund budget
•What shaped the past week? Global Markets: Global markets traded mixed this past week amidst a number of factors. The markets got off to a positive start to the week on continued recovery in oil prices from recent slide, driven by announcement that Saudi and Russia are open to extending ...
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G7 leaders make progress on trade, remain split on climate change
Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy nations pledged to fight protectionism, overcoming resistance from US President Donald Trump, who was elected on an "America first" agenda, diplomatic sources said. However, the United States remained isolated from the other six G7 nations over climate change, demanding more time to decide whether ...
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Editorial: Egrant inquiry - PM should stop blaming others and look in the mirror
The Egrant Inc. saga has turned into a full-on farce but the latest instalment is anything but funny. In the latest twist to this seemingly endless story, the PM issued a clear threat to the Magistrate who is leading the Egrant inquiry, warning him that if the inquiry clears him ...
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11 Ott WorldWide Moscow 2017
"World Wide Moscow" si svolgerà dall'11 al 14 ottobre 2017 all'interno di Crocus Expo, il principale quartiere fieristico della Russia con oltre 260 aziende espositrici tra italiane ed estere. Il Salone World Wide Moscow è considerato l'appuntamento di riferimento del settore casa-arredo per la Russia e per i Paesi del suo bacino ...
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FBI investigates Jared Kushner’s Russia ties
Probe into links between Trump campaign and Moscow reaches US president’s son-in-law
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Trump son-in-law a focus in Russia probe
The activities of President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and senior aide Jared Kushner have come under FBI scrutiny as part of the probe of Russian interference in last year’s presidential election, U.S. media reported on May 25.
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Turkey seeks compromise over Russian ban on its tomatoes
In a bid to resolve a trade row with Russia, Turkey has proposed Moscow lifts its ban on imported Turkish tomatoes during periods when Russian growers are unable to produce their own.
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Senate Panel Approves Stiff Iran Sanctions and Says Russia Is Next
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee linked the penalties to Iran’s continued support for terrorism. The full Senate could vote on the measure as early as next month.
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Russia probing Africa Israel over illegal privatization suspicions
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Trump talks trade with EU, varied differences remain
Asmiling Donald Trump offered European Union chiefs assurances on security in Brussels on May 25 but EU officials did not conceal lingering differences with the U.S. president over Russia, trade and climate change
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Editorial: Russian red herring for breakfast - Why would Putin want to elect Simon Busuttil?
Yesterday will undoubtedly go down in history as one of the more bizarre days in Maltese electoral history.But before delving into the somewhat murky waters of the Prime Minister’s cloak and dagger, and diplomatically dangerous, assertions about Russia’s nefarious interests in Maltese political affairs one central question needs to be ...
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Analysis - Election Roundup Day 23 - The Spy Who Hates Joseph (with apologies to James Bond)
It had to happen in the same week of the death of Roger Moore, who is arguably the most popular actor to have played the James Bond character (Sean Connery fans will not agree with this).Yes, it had to happen in the same week of Moore’s death that Joseph Muscat ...
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Edward Zammit Lewis second candidate to lay eyes on Deputy Prime Minister’s seat
Minister for Tourism Edward Zammit Lewis is the second PL candidate who expressed his interest in occupying the post of Deputy Prime Minister, a seat which will become vacant as Louis Grech announced his retirement. Earlier this week, Minister for Health Chris Fearne also announced his interest to occupy the ...
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Dollar weakens to around ¥111.20
The dollar weakened in Tokyo trading Tuesday amid sluggish Japanese stocks, a suspected terror attack in Britain and news reports about U.S. President Donald Trump’s Russia-related allegations. At 5 p.m., the dollar stood at ¥111.20-20, down from ¥111.29-30 at the same time Monday. The euro climbed to $1.1252-1254, up from ...
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Turkey, Russia sign deal to remove trade barriers
Turkey and Russia signed a declaration in Istanbul on May 22 to remove restrictions on bilateral trade that were imposed after a jet crisis in 2015.
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Iraq bans tomato imports from Turkey after Russia
Iraq has announced it would ban tomato imports from Turkey as of May 21 to protect its own producers, according to an official statement from the Turkish Economy Ministry.
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La settimana più difficile di Trump
Le accuse di aver rivelato segreti di stato alla Russia offuscano tutto il resto, in particolare il primo viaggio ufficiale all’estero di Donald Trump. Leggi
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New Russia claims cloud Trump’s first foreign trip
Comey agrees to testify in public before Senate intelligence committee
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North Korea ferry docks for first time in Vladivostok; Russia dismisses political connection
A new ferry line between isolated North Korea and its neighbor Russia docked for the first time at the Russian Pacific port of Vladivostok on Thursday. The ferry’s Russian operators say it is purely a commercial venture, but it coincides with what some academics say is a drive by North ...