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UK's Brexit deal estimated to cost almost USD 100 billion

Stage set for Brexit clash in UK Parliament this week

11:22 pm September 1, 2019

LONDON: The UK Labour Party’s chief Brexit adviser says opposition plans to block a “no-deal” Brexit would require postponing the country’s departure deadline again so the withdrawal doesn’t happen on Oct. 31 as now scheduled. Labour’s Keir Starmer told the BBC on Sunday that the legislation to be introduced in Parliament as early as Tuesday […]

Boris Johnson planning to put UK on obesity-busting diet: Report

Britain’s reputation takes global hit with Parliament shutdown

9:01 pm September 1, 2019

London: It’s long been known that Britain’s Parliament building must be vacated for urgent repairs that will take years and cost billions, but the problem now goes beyond the water leaks and vermin infestation to Britain’s global reputation as a model of democracy-in-action. In parts of the world where Britain’s parliamentary system and adherence to […]

Iran agrees de-escalation 'only solution' to solve crisis with US

Iran’s Rouhani warns Macron of looming nuclear step

2:14 pm September 1, 2019

Tehran: President Hassan Rouhani spoke with French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, warning him Iran would take the next step in reducing its nuclear commitments unless Europe lives up to its own undertakings. Tensions have spiked in the Gulf since May last year when President Donald Trump unilaterally withdrew the US from a nuclear deal between Iran […]

Italian bodybuilder, actor Franco Columbu dies aged 78

9:52 pm August 31, 2019

Rome: Italian bodybuilder, boxer and actor Franco Columbu, one of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s closest friends, has died aged 78. Columbu died in a hospital in his native Sardinia on Friday afternoon after being taken ill while he was swimming in the sea. His longtime friend Schwarzenegger tweeted: “I love you Franco. I will always remember the […]

Europe to step up diplomatic efforts on Iran crisis: Germany

7:12 pm August 31, 2019

Helsinki: European countries will step up diplomatic efforts to save the beleaguered Iran nuclear deal, Germany’s foreign minister said Friday after talks with Britain and France. Tensions have spiked recently in the Gulf, where Iran has seized Western tankers as Tehran and Washington have locked horns over the 2015 deal. US President Donald Trump last […]