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June 17, 2019
Boris Johnson gets boost in race to become Britain's new PM
LONDON — Boris Johnson got a boost in his campaign to replace British Prime Minister Theresa May on Monday when one of his former rivals and EU supporter Matt Hancock backed him saying he was almost certain to win the contest.Johnson, a former London mayor and foreign minister, is way out in front in the race to become leader of the Conservative Party and despite so far deciding to steer ...
June 17, 2019
Disgraced Austria far-right ex-leader declines EU seat
Vienna — Austria's far-right former vice chancellor on Monday turned down a European Parliament seat, vowing to concentrate on clearing his name after the "Ibiza" video scandal that brought down the government.Heinz-Christian Strache was exposed by the publication of hidden-camera footage last month in which he appeared to offer public contracts to a fake Russian backer in return for campaign help.He resigned as vice chancellor and leader of the far-right ...
June 16, 2019
Taking aim at Johnson, British PM hopefuls make Brexit case
LONDON — Several hopefuls vying to replace British Prime Minister Theresa May turned their fire on favorite Boris Johnson on Sunday, questioning his pledge to leave the European Union by the end of October no matter what.With former London mayor and Foreign Minister Johnson keeping a low profile, the other candidates have targeted the air waves to present their cases to lead the governing Conservative Party. But the question always ...
June 16, 2019
German town backs Merkel's CDU, rejects AfD in vote for mayor
GOERLITZ, Germany — Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives on Sunday won a run-off vote for mayor in a small town in the east of the country, beating the far-right Alternative for Germany party.The vote in Goerlitz, a town with cobbled streets that has become a favorite location for Hollywood film directors, is seen as a pointer for German state elections on Sept 1. in both Saxony and in the neighboring state ...
June 16, 2019
Russia dismisses accusations of meddling in EU elections
MOSCOW — An official from Russia's security council described as absurd accusations that Moscow used disinformation to sway voters towards right-wing parties in last month's European Union elections, Rossiyskaya Gazeta newspaper reported on Sunday.An EU review into elections to its parliament, published on Friday, said there was evidence both Russian and European online sources had sought to promote extreme views and polarize debate on issues such as migration and religion.The ...
June 16, 2019
Heavy toll for French farms and vineyards after brutal hailstorm
ROMANS-SUR-ISERE —Farmers in southeast France counted the costs from lost harvests on Sunday after a fierce storm battered the region with hail the size of ping-pong balls, decimating orchards and vineyards just as the summer season was kicking into high gear."Pretty much my entire harvest is ruined," said Gregory Chardon who grows apricots, peaches and cherries at his farm in La Roche-de-Glun in the Drome department, about an hour's drive ...
June 16, 2019
Extinction Rebellion delays drone protest at Britain's Heathrow until after summer
By Matthew GreenLONDON — Climate activism group Extinction Rebellion has postponed until later this year a plan to shut down Britain's Heathrow Airport using drones and published on Sunday more details of the protest action in a bid to allay public safety fears.Last month aviation authorities went on the alert when the activists pledged to paralyze Europe's busiest airport intermittently in June and July to highlight the damage that a ...
June 15, 2019
Leaked chats appear to show judge advised prosecutors in Lula case
BRASILIA — Leaked personal messages published on Saturday by a news website show the judge who led the corruption trial that jailed former Brazil president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva advised prosecutors to influence public opinion against the leftist leader.The Intercept posted what it said were social media chats from then judge Sergio Moro to the prosecution team, suggesting prosecutors make a public statement playing up what Moro said were ...
June 15, 2019
Rivals for British PM take aim at Johnson
London — The six contenders vying to become Britain's next prime minister held a leadership hustings on Saturday with rival candidates aiming their fire at frontrunner Boris Johnson.The men battling for the leadership of the governing center-right Conservative Party spoke at a central London hotel ahead of a week of voting that will whittle them down to two.The contenders were warming up their arguments ahead of a 90-minute televised debate ...
June 15, 2019
Worshipers in hard hats to attend Notre-Dame's first mass since fire
PARIS — A small congregation wearing hard hats will attend mass at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris on Saturday, the first service to be held since fire devastated the Gothic landmark two months ago.Church leaders are keen to show life goes on at the cathedral as donations to help rebuild it trickle in. Less than 10% of the 850 million euros pledged by billionaires, business leaders and others has been received ...
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