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June 8 General Election: Theresa May’s statement in full
18Apr By Sumon AdminNo Comments
ENGLISH, United Kingdom

June 8 General Election: Theresa May’s statement in full

    This is the full statement made by the Prime Minister announcing that a general election is to be held on June 8: I have just chaired a meeting of the Cabinet, where we agreed that the Government should call a general election, to be held on June 8. I want to explain the reasons for that decision, what will happen next and the choice facing the British people when you come to vote in this election. Last summer, after the country voted to leave the European Union, Britain needed certainty, stability and strong leadership, and since I became Prime Minister the Government has delivered precisely that. Despite predictions of immediate financial and economic danger, since the referendum we have seen consumer confidence remain high, record numbers of jobs, and economic growth th...
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UK gave millions in foreign aid to North Korean regime now threatening nuclear war
18Apr By Sumon AdminNo Comments
ENGLISH, United Kingdom

UK gave millions in foreign aid to North Korean regime now threatening nuclear war

    North Korea has received more than £4 million in foreign aid from the UK in just six years despite the country’s status as an international pariah, according to reports. Tensions with the communist regime ruled by dictator Kim Jong-un have escalated after it said it would conduct weekly missile tests and warned that all-out war would result from US military action. Meanwhile, Mike Pence, the US vice-president, told Pyongyang not to test Donald Trump’s resolve as fears of a military conflict continue to grow over North Korea’s pursuit of nuclear weapons . But despite the country’s status as a rogue state official statistics cited by the Daily Mail show that £740,000 was sent to North Korea by the UK to fund aid projects in 2015 with the Foreign Office reportedly committed t...
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Trump congratulates Erdogan after contentious win
18Apr By Sumon AdminNo Comments
America, ENGLISH

Trump congratulates Erdogan after contentious win

    US President Donald Trump called Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan to congratulate him on winning a referendum expanding his authority, sources in Erdogan’s palace said on Monday. Turkey voted on Sunday to switch to a presidential system, greatly increasing Erdogan’s powers. Unofficial results, which the opposition said it would challenge, showed a narrow victory for him with 51.4 per cent of votes cast in favour. The constitutional reforms are set to grant more powers to Erdogan, effecting a changeover from parliamentary to the presidential form of government in Turkey. The amendments to the constitution are likely to allow him to hold office for two more terms until 2029. According to a White House statement, Trump spoke on Monday with Erdogan, discussing the developmen...
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Theresa May asks MPs to back snap election
18Apr By Sumon AdminNo Comments
ENGLISH, United Kingdom

Theresa May asks MPs to back snap election

    Theresa May is seeking to hold a General Election on 8 June arguing it is the only way to secure stability ahead of Brexit. The shock move follows speculation the Prime Minister would call a poll to shore up her parliamentary position as Britain leaves the EU and given Labour's dire position in the polls. Under the Fixed-Term Parliaments Act, introduced under the last coalition government, the next election was not due until 2020. However, a poll can be called before then if backed by two thirds of MPs or if there is a no confidence vote in the Government. The PM is to table a motion in the House of Commons on Wednesday and has called on MPs to back an election. PM Theresa May Jeremy Corbyn has previously said Labour was ready to take its case to the country, but many MPs ...
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News brief From Bangladesh High Commission London
18Apr By Sumon AdminNo Comments
ENGLISH, London

News brief From Bangladesh High Commission London

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday morning paid tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by placing wreaths at the portrait of the great leader in front of the Bangabandhu Memorial Museum at Dhanmondi-32 in the capital on the occasion of historic Mujibnagar Day. The Cabinet has approved in principle a proposal of the Internal Resources Division (IRD) for formulating an integrated income tax law incorporating all previous rules, amendment and orders. The approval was given in the weekly meeting of the Cabinet held at Bangladesh Secretariat in the capital yesterday with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the chair. After the meeting Cabinet Secretary Mohammad Shafiul Alam said that the new act would make the income tax laws and rules more easy and effective. Prime ...
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Thousands of asylum seekers and migrants wrongly denied NHS healthcare
17Apr By Sumon AdminNo Comments
ENGLISH, United Kingdom

Thousands of asylum seekers and migrants wrongly denied NHS healthcare

    Thousands of asylum seekers and migrants have been wrongly denied NHS healthcare, in some cases being refused treatment despite suffering from life-threatening conditions such as cancer and heart disease, doctors have warned. Undocumented migrants with urgent care needs have been refused treatment by hospitals, despite NHS guidelines that state no one should be refused urgent or immediately necessary treatment because they cannot pay, The Independent has learned. A large number of migrants have also been wrongly turned away from registering at GP surgeries on the grounds that they did not provide identification documents. In other cases, The Independent has seen emails showing asylum seekers who have the right to free healthcare have been wrongly charged for hospital treat...
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South Korea’s ex-president Park indicted for bribery
17Apr By Sumon AdminNo Comments
Asia, ENGLISH

South Korea’s ex-president Park indicted for bribery

    South Korea’s ousted President Park Geun-Hye was Monday charged with bribery involving millions of dollars over the corruption scandal that sparked her downfall. Park, whose impeachment was confirmed by Seoul’s top court last month, also faces charges of abusing her powers and leaking state secrets, Seoul prosecutors probing the scandal said in a statement. We have formally charged Park... with multiple offences including abuse of power, coercion, bribery and leaking state secrets,’ they said after wrapping up the months-long investigation. Park is accused of colluding with her confidante Choi Soon-sil, who is already on trial, in coercing local conglomerates into donating a total of 77.4 billion won ($68 million) to two non-profit foundations. Choi allegedly used some of ...
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Britain set to lose EU crown jewels of banking and medicine agencies
17Apr By Sumon AdminNo Comments
ENGLISH, Europe

Britain set to lose EU crown jewels of banking and medicine agencies

    European Council president Donald Tusk will help determine where the two agencies leaving Britain will relocate. The EU is set to inflict a double humiliation on Theresa May, stripping Britain of its European agencies within weeks, while formally rejecting the prime minister’s calls for early trade talks. The Observer has learned that EU diplomats agreed their uncompromising position at a crunch meeting on Tuesday, held to set out the union’s strategy in the talks due to start next month. A beauty contest between member states who want the European banking and medicine agencies, currently located in London, will begin within two weeks, with selection criteria to be unveiled by the president of the European council, Donald Tusk. The European Banking Authority and the Europe...
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China and Russia dispatch ships to shadow Donald Trump’s armada as it approaches North Korean waters
17Apr By Sumon AdminNo Comments
Asia, ENGLISH

China and Russia dispatch ships to shadow Donald Trump’s armada as it approaches North Korean waters

    China and Russia have dispatched spy vessels to shadow a US aircraft carrier group heading to North Korean waters, Japanese media said, amid rising tensions over Pyongyang’s nuclear ambitions. Beijing sought Russian help in averting a crisis over North Korea last week, as concerns grow in China that Donald Trump is seeking to confront North Korea over its weapon’s program. The US president sent a navy group led by the aircraft carrier Carl Vinson into the region, in what is being seen as a signal to Pyongyang. Mr Trump described the force as an “armada” and said that submarines were being sent which were far more powerful than the aircraft carrier. The Yomiuri Shimbun, citing multiple sources of the Japanese government, said China and Russia had dispatched intelligence-gat...
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Turkey votes to expand president’s powers: critics cry fraud
17Apr By Sumon AdminNo Comments
ENGLISH, Europe

Turkey votes to expand president’s powers: critics cry fraud

    Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan won a historic referendum Sunday that will greatly expand the powers of his office, although opposition parties questioned the outcome and said they would challenge the results. With nearly all ballots counted, the "yes" vote stood at 51.41 percent, while the "no" vote was 48.59 percent, according to the state-run Anadolu Agency. The head of Turkey's electoral board confirmed the "yes" victory and said final results would be declared in 11-12 days. Although the margin fell short of the sweeping victory Erdogan had sought in the landmark referendum, it could nevertheless cement his hold on power in Turkey and is expected to have a huge effect on the country's long-term political future and its international relations. The 18 constituti...
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