EUROPEAN HEADLINES
BBC Europe – Syria war: Russian ‘friendly fire’ kills Turkish soldiers. President Vladimir Putin has sent condolences after a Russian air strike accidentally killed three Turkish soldiers in northern Syria. The strike hit a building near the town of al-Bab, believing it to contain Islamic State (IS) fighters rather than Turkish troops, Turkey’s military said.
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PRESIDENTS WILD START CHURNS POLITICS AROUND THE WORLD
From Germany to Mexico to Iran to Australia, Trump looms large; next up, a visit by Japan’s Abe. |
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| INYT |
The wall and life on both sides of the border
Trump’s plan to divide U.S. and Mexico makes many feel anxious |
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| Le Monde |
Delivering a programme without exposing himself: Macron’s dilemma
Two and a half months before the presidential election, opponents as well as close supporters are pressuring the candidate to lift the veil on his programme |
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| Les Echos |
Why life insurances are resisting low rates
The return of unit-linked contracts. The era of safe performances is now over. |
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| Frankfurter Allgemeine |
Two Salafists arrested on urgent terror suspicion
Attack planned. Regional Home Affairs Minister Pistorius: very important success. Weapons and IS flags found. |
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| Sueddeutsche Zeitung |
Export record becomes a political issue
Companies from the Federal Republic have exported goods and services for €1.2 trillion – more than ever. This could provide US President Donald Trump with new arguments for punitive duties. |
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| La Repubblica |
“No to new taxes”, Renzi supporters warn Gentiloni
Documents, letters and testimonials continue to fuel chaos within the PD. |
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| Il Sole 24 Ore |
€19 billion in the fight against tax evasion
2016 was a record year for the Italian government, who recouped €19 billion in assets, 28% more than in 2015. |
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| Gazeta Wybprcza |
Revenge for protests
Disciplinary proceedings were instituted against ten female teachers from the 39 ZSS school in Zabrze town for their participation in a so-called black protest that women in Poland staged months ago against planned changes to the abortion law. The teachers dressed up in black and posted their photos on Facebook, which the Board of Education deemed to be “public manifestation of their views at school”. |
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| El Pais |
Bank of Spain intends to clarify its role in crisis
Governor Linde states that “it is time to offer an overview of the 2008-2012 period.” |
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| Expansion |
Redundancy scheme within OHL in Spain
The company is preparing to lay off 200 people in its Industrial Department and a further 100 in its Building Unit. |
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| FT |
Greek debt sell-off amid fears that lenders’ rift will stall €7bn bailout
IMF and EU authorities at loggerheads. Athens needs injection to avoid bankruptcy. |
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| The Times |
Public cash paying for growth of fake news
Websites run government and charity adverts. |
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| The Guardian |
Rebellion threat grows over May’s bar on child refugees
Archbishop leads demands to reverse decision. Tory MP warns PM: “We are not letting go.”
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