WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States began eliminating Hong Kong’s special status under US law on Monday, halting defense exports and restricting territory access to high-tech products as China prepares Hong Kong’s new security legislation . FILE PHOTO: United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo gives a press conference on …
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DUBLIN (Reuters) – Ireland’s parliament on Saturday elected veteran opposition leader Micheál Martin as prime minister to head the first coalition uniting the two parties that have fought for power since a civil war nearly a century ago. Taoiseach Micheal Martin, Party Leader Fianna Fail leaves the Convention Center, on …
Read More »United States stops visas for Chinese officials for Hong Kong freedoms: Pompeo
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Friday that Washington was imposing visa restrictions on Chinese officials responsible for restricting freedoms in Hong Kong, but did not mention any of the targets. FILE PHOTO: United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo gives a press conference on …
Read More »UK is ready to leave EU on ‘Australia terms’ if there is no Brexit deal, says Johnson
FILE PHOTO: Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks during the weekly debate at Question Time in Parliament, in London, Great Britain, on June 24, 2020, in this screenshot taken from the video. Parliament TV / Reuters TV via REUTERS LONDON (Reuters) – Britain will be ready to give up its transition …
Read More »UK ready to leave EU on ‘Australia terms’ if no Brexit deal, says PM Johnson
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks during the weekly debate at Question Time in Parliament in London, Britain, on June 24, 2020, in this screenshot taken from the video. Parliament TV / Reuters TV via REUTERS LONDON (Reuters) – Britain will be ready to give up its transition agreements with …
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