Issue 60:2016 06 30:Week in Brief International

30 June 2016 Week In Brief: INTERNATIONAL NEWS Europe EU:  Following the UK referendum result, European commission president Jean-Claude Juncker demanded a rapid application of Article 50 by the UK.  Other EU leaders warned the UK against delaying the application, and insisted that negotiations could not begin until the application was made.  They also insisted… Continue reading Issue 60:2016 06 30:Week in Brief International

Issue 58:2016 06 16:Week in Brief International

16 June 2016 Week In Brief: INTERNATIONAL Europe FRANCE:  Strikes have brought rubbish collection to a halt, resulting in piles of rubbish lying around in the streets.  Refinery workers, dockers, and railway staff continue to strike.  The Eiffel Tower and Versailles Palace were closed because of industrial action.  More than a million people joined protests… Continue reading Issue 58:2016 06 16:Week in Brief International

Issue 57:2016 06 09:Week in Brief international

09 June 2016 Week In Brief: INTERNATIONAL NEWS Europe BELGIUM:  A passenger train collided with a freight train, killing two passengers and the driver. EU:  The European Commission announced a “Marshall Plan for Africa”, an investment of €70 billion to counter migration by creating jobs and strengthening border controls in various African countries. FRANCE:  Industrial… Continue reading Issue 57:2016 06 09:Week in Brief international

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