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German coalition deal means fundamental change of direction in Europe: Schulz
Here are the main points in the 177-page coalition treaty, which would become policy goals for the next government. Merkel has relied on exactly this coalition for two of her three four-year terms. The SPD tends to favour spending over austerity, so there could be a move away from the firmer fiscal policies of former ministers. Schulz is hoping that the half-time assessment, which was not part... [Full Article...]
Six Nations: Ulster stars named in Ireland squad to face Italy
Jack McGrath replaces Cian Healy at loosehead and is joined by captain Rory Best and Tadhg Furlong in the front row. As expected, Joe Schmidt has made a few changes to the team that were carried out of the Stade de France by the strength of their own sighs of relief. [Full Article...]
Des terroristes abattent un avion russe, le pilote tué — Syrie
Des sources au sein de la Protection civile (Casques blancs) ont indiqué au correspondant d'Anadolu que "le bilan des victimes civiles s'est élevé de 30, dans l'après-midi, à 74 morts le soir de mardi, en raison de la poursuite des raids ". [Full Article...]
Alberta to stop importing BC wines into the province: Notley
Not almost as important as the energy industry is to Alberta and Canada, but important nonetheless", said Notley. "I think it's pretty ridiculous", he said. In a written statement, B.C. Premier John Horgan responded that, if Alberta wants to contest B.C.'s proposed restrictions, the proper place to do it would be in court. [Full Article...]
Venezuela calls April 22 presidential election
President Nicolas Maduro, 55, who narrowly won elections in 2013 to replace former President Hugo Chavez, is the favorite to win the presidential vote. "We implore the government not to commit the absurd mistake of calling elections unilaterally", tweeted opposition delegate Julio Borges. The government has received warnings from several countries, including the United States and Colombia, that ... [Full Article...]
Nissan says to meet UK PM May along with other Japanese companies
Judges at the Amsterdam District Court have asked the European Court of Justice (ECJ) to answer two questions on the status of British citizens living in the Netherlands after the United Kingdom leaves the European Union in March 2019. In a written reaction, the British government said, "We have secured a deal that will safeguard the rights of United Kingdom nationals living in the European Union,... [Full Article...]
Global market panic fades as Wall Street stems bleeding
Last Friday, official US data showed rising wages, renewing concern about inflation and rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. In energy markets, a barrel of benchmark US crude was 0.5 per cent lower at $63.05 while Brent, the global standard, fell 0.1 per cent to $66.78 a barrel. [Full Article...]
Polish president to signal Holocaust invoice into legislation
Those who will be convicted will face fines or be jailed for up to three years. Duda's top foreign policy adviser Krzysztof Szczerski told public television TVP that the law should be sent to the Constitutional Tribunal within a week. The bill has drawn a chorus of criticism from countries including Israel and the United States. It hoped that Poland would still amend the law. [Full Article...]
Tokyo stocks edge up in volatile trade after Wall Street rally
There hasn't been one in two years, and by many measures stocks have been looking expensive. The 10-year US Treasuries yield rose to as high as 2.885 per cent on Monday, its highest in four years and 47 basis points higher than the 2.411 per cent seen at the end of 2017. [Full Article...]
Afrique du Sud: Jacob Zuma sous la pression constante d'un départ anticipé
Le parti n'a pas évoqué la possibilité d'un accord sur une éventuelle démission du président, dont le dernier mandat expire en 2019. C'est donc un Jacob Zuma vomi, visiblement éprouvé et en plein désamour avec son peuple, qui semble livrer son ultime combat pour une sortie de scène la plus honorable possible. [Full Article...]
Cong wants India of Tandoor case, Emergency, Bofors, Chopper scams: PM
We expected the prime minister to speak like a prime minister. Third, Modi's speech came in the wake of rising voices of discontent from BJP ally TDP of Andhra Pradesh, which has been demanding more funds for the state from the Centre. He said Congress's only aim is to devote its energies in saving Nehru-Gandhis' interests. "The interests of the nation were over-looked just for the interests o... [Full Article...]
Le Liban dénonce la construction d'un mur à sa frontière avec Israël
Dans son communiqué, le CDS a accusé Israël "d'agression dans la zone économique exclusive maritime sur une superficie de 860 km²" et a rejeté "les déclarations et les agressions israéliennes relatives à la richesse pétrolière et gazière dans les eaux libanaises". [Full Article...]
Angela Merkel prête à des "compromis douloureux" pour un gouvernement — Allemagne
Cela marque une rupture avec l'héritage du très orthodoxe Wolfgang Schäuble, conservateur et titulaire du poste pendant huit ans jusqu'à fin 2017. L'influent maire de Hambourg, Olaf Scholz, a été cité comme probable nouveau ministre des Finances allemand. [Full Article...]
Texas televangelist tells viewers flu season is not real
An exception is Gloria Copeland . Almost 2,900 people have died in Texas from either influenza or pneumonia since the season started on October 1, according to a February 2 report from the state Health and Human Services Department. "We know what's wrong with you". "We've got a deer season, but we don't have a flu season ". "Now, which do you want to do?" Unsurprisingly, this isn't the first... [Full Article...]
Patronat et syndicats du secteur de la métallurgie dégagent un accord — Allemagne
Représentants syndicaux et patrons du secteur de la métallurgie et des industries électriques en Allemagne sont parvenus à un accord lundi, a annoncé dans la nuit la direction du syndicat IG Metall. Les salariés de la métallurgie ayant au moins deux ans d'ancienneté au sein de leur entreprise, pourront demander un aménagement de leur temps de travail pour une durée comprise entre 6 et 24 mois et... [Full Article...]
Doctor-Sexual Assault, 3rd Ld-Writethru,340
Forty-eight victims appeared over the course of two days last week in Cunningham's courtroom to face Nassar. John Geddert is the owner of Twistars, a gymnastics club in MI where dozens of women and girls said they were sexually abused by Nassar. [Full Article...]
Google AdWords Has Stricter Rules for Ticket Resellers
Resellers also have to show that they're charging more than the original ticket price, and show all extra fees charged before consumers make a payment. Google has launched new rules for secondary ticketing websites to make them more clearly identifiable to consumers. "If secondary sites don't also provide clarity on ticket restrictions, ticket location and seller information, they could be in ... [Full Article...]
Les sanctions "les plus dures" jamais prises, dit Washington — Corée du Nord
Tillerson. Mike Pence a affirmé que les Etats-Unis refuseraient de voir les JO pris "en otage" par la Corée du Nord. Ces mesures ont été décidées après des tirs de missiles et un essai nucléaire menés par Pyongyang , jugés menaçants pour la stabilité internationale. [Full Article...]
Senators call for probe into Olympic Committee's handling of Nassar allegations
The resolution , sponsored by U.S. Sens. Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire, the lawmakers lauded the bravery of the more than 200 women who have come forward publicly with stories of sexual abuse at the hands of disgraced doctor. Rep. Mike Bishop, R-Rochester, has also called for an investigation into USA Gymnastics. The special committee is expected to report by the end of the 116th Congress... [Full Article...]
Trade Desk (TTD) Stock Rating Lowered by Vetr
Trade Desk (NASDAQ: TTD ) was downgraded by stock analysts at Vetr from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report issued on Monday, January 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $47.61, for a total value of $428,490.00. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 73,424 shares of company stock worth $3,582,133. [Full Article...]