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World / Politics | FOCUS May 21, 2019
A look at euroskeptic and populist forces in the European Union
Populist and euroskeptic parties have emerged in many countries of the European Union, although not all go as far as wanting a Brexit-style departure. European voters go to the polls to choose a new parliament Thursday through Sunday and gains for euroskeptics and the far ...
World / Politics May 21, 2019
Milkshakes become weapon of choice against Brexit-backing populist right
The lowly milkshake has turned into an unlikely weapon of choice for Britons determined to make a splashy statement against the rise of the Brexit-backing populist right. Former U.K. Independence Party (UKIP) leader Nigel Farage became the latest political figure Monday to be doused with ...
Business May 21, 2019
Hong Kong retiree Lee Wai-man loves pork fresh from the market but eats a lot less now that the price has jumped as China struggles with a deadly swine disease that has sent shock-waves through global meat markets. China produces and consumes two-thirds of the ...
Business / Tech May 21, 2019
Huawei mobile users ponder switching brand after Google news
Time to abandon the Huawei phone? That was what some owners asked after U.S. tech giant Google said it would suspend its business with China's top mobile maker, threatening future access to Gmail, YouTube and Chrome. Google said on Monday it would comply with an ...
World / Politics May 20, 2019
U.K. Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn moves closer to backing second Brexit referendum
Opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn moved closer to fully backing a second Brexit referendum, saying the public should be given a choice on any deal to leave the European Union. Corbyn has previously said the country should be offered a vote on Prime Minister Theresa ...
World / Politics May 20, 2019
Tens of thousands of demonstrators opposed to right-wing populism and nationalism took to the streets Sunday in a number of European cities before May 23-26 elections to the European Parliament. Marches in Germany were held under the banner of "One Europe for Everyone: Your Voice ...
World / Politics May 20, 2019
Italy's Matteo Salvini stakes out post as Europe's populist leader
Italy's anti-migrant Interior Minister Matteo Salvini led a rally of right-wing populist leaders Saturday seeking historic results in next week's European Parliament elections in their bid to transform European politics. Salvini, the head of Italy's right-wing League party, has positioned himself at the forefront of ...
World / Politics May 20, 2019
Steve Bannon's presence raises hackles in France ahead of Europe polls
Political tensions soared in France Sunday a week ahead of tightly contested European elections, with the ruling party of President Emmanuel Macron expressing unease over over the presence of Donald Trump's controversial ex-strategist Steve Bannon. The elections on May 26 in France will see Macron's ...
World / Social Issues May 19, 2019
Swiss voters agreed Sunday to adopt tighter gun controls in line with changes to European Union rules, heading off a clash with Brussels, projections for Swiss broadcaster SRF showed. The projections from the gfs.bern polling outfit saw the measure passing in the binding referendum by ...
World / Politics May 19, 2019
A flamboyant Dutch populist could open the floodgates for a tidal wave of euroskeptic and anti-immigration parties across the continent in this week's European Parliament elections. Classics-quoting climate skeptic Thierry Baudet founded the Forum for Democracy just two years ago, but his party is on ...
World / Politics May 19, 2019
Britain's Theresa May to deliver final, 'bold offer' on Brexit deal
British Prime Minister Theresa May said Sunday she was preparing to make a "bold offer" to MPs in one final attempt to get them to back her Brexit deal. May said that when she brings the Withdrawal Agreement Bill before Parliament early next month, it ...