Climate change ‘challenge for humanity’ – Merkel
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Saturday, in a video posted online, that it would require a “feat of strength” in order for Germany to reach its climate goals by 2030 as planned.
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South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, three others reach trade agreement with Britain
South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Mozambique, Lesotho and Eswatini have concluded a new trade agreement with Britain, said the government official on Wednesday.
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Netanyahu says Israel uncovered additional Iranian nuclear sites
Israel has uncovered additional secret sites that are part of Iran’s nuclear program, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday in a televised statement.
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Lawmakers in Britain set to reject Johnson’s election call again
The British parliament is expected on Monday to reject Conservative Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s second call for a snap election, as he fights with pro-EU lawmakers for control of the Brexit process.
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British Airline Pilots commence strike, cancels hundreds of flight
The British Airline Pilots’ Association (Balpa) on Monday commenced a 48-hour strike in a dispute overpay.
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Opposition leaders agree to delay election, in new blow to Johnson
Senior British opposition lawmakers on Friday agreed to vote against Conservative Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s call to hold a snap election on Oct. 15, making his parliamentary motion almost certain to fail.
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Brexit: Court rejects bid to stop PM Johnson’s suspension of parliament
London’s High Court on Friday rejected a legal challenge against British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s suspension of parliament before Brexit, but said it could still be taken to the Supreme Court for a final appeal.
Read More UK government gives up trying to stop Brexit delay bill in parliament
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government abandoned attempts in the upper house of parliament to block a law aimed at stopping the country from leaving the European Union without a deal.
Read More Boris Johnson promises extra £2bn for Brexit delivery
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Conservative government, on Wednesday, promised to set aside an extra 2 billion pounds (2.4 billion dollars) for Brexit delivery.
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EU Commission approves petitions on corruption, bees, climate
The European Commission on Wednesday approved three petitions aimed at garnering cross-EU support for proposals to reduce corruption in new member states, protect bees and boost climate action.
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