British MPs back government’s Brexit timetable

LONDON, Dec. 8 (NsNewsWire) — British Prime Minister Theresa May won a battle over her Brexit strategy in parliament’s House of Commons on Wednesday night. MPs voted by 461 votes to 89 — a margin of 372 in a non-binding motion to support a proposal that will see politicians backing May’s plan to invoke Article […]

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Finance Minister Bill English secures New Zealand leadership

WELLINGTON, Dec. 8 (Xinhua) — Finance Minister Bill English was set Thursday to become New Zealand’s next prime minister when the last remaining contender for the job pulled out of the race. Rival and Health Minister Jonathan Coleman conceded defeat and congratulated English after 30 of the ruling center-right National Party’s 59-strong Parliamentary caucus publically […]

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Paris continues banning cars due to deteriorating air quality

PARIS, Dec. 8 (NsNewsWire) — Alternating traffic rules, imposed on Dec. 6 in Paris, will be extended on Thursday for a second consecutive day, the city authorities announced Wednesday. Only cars with even numbers will be allowed to circulate in Paris and suburbs on Dec. 8 due to a” “particularly long episode of air pollution,” […]

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Huawei launches new premium smartphones in Thailand

BANGKOK, Dec. 8 (NsNewsWire) — Chinese tech firm Huawei on Wednesday introduced Mate 9, Mate 9 Pro along with GR 5, its latest smartphones, into the markets of Thailand and Southeast Asia. Mate 9 will be sold here from Thursday at a price of 23,900 Baht (672 U.S. dollars), while consumers have to wait to […]

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News Analysis: More work needed to fully restore Turkey-Russia relations

BEIJING, December 8 (Xinhua) — Russia and Turkey believe bilateral relations have turned a new page following Turkish Prime Minister Binaly Yildirim’s two-day visit to Russia. During the trip, both sides agreed to further strengthen cooperation, develop economic and trade ties and implement major joint programs. However, Russian experts believe that while Russia-Turkey relations are […]

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Italian senate passes 2017 budget, clearing way for Renzi’s resignation

ROME, Dec. 8 (NsNewsWire) — The Italian Upper House gave its final approval to the 2017 budget law on Wednesday, clearing the way for the announced resignation of Prime Minister Matteo Renzi. The senate passed the bill with 166 votes in favor, 70 votes against, and 1 abstention. The budget is worth 26.5 billion euros […]

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U.S. Asia-Pacific strategy should not jeopardize regional peace, stability

BEIJING, Dec. 6 (Xinhua) — The U.S. strategy on the Asia-Pacific under whichever administration should not be contemplated to the detriment of the interests of other countries, and any miscalculation thereof could lead to regional instability. U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter, who is scheduled to step down in January, started Monday a tour in Asia […]

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French president appoints new PM

PARIS, Dec. 6 (Xinhua) — French President Francois Holland on Tuesday appointed Bernard Cazeneuve, current interior minister, as the new prime minister to replace Manuel Valls as the latter decided to quit the job, according to the Elysee. Valls announced his candidacy for the left primary in preparation for the 2017 presidential election on Monday […]

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