Japan, Britain sign free trade deal for post-Brexit era

TOKYO: Japan and Britain signed a bilateral free trade deal on Friday (Oct 23) in the first such major post-Brexit deal, reducing tariffs on Yorkshire lamb sold in Japan, as well as auto parts for Japan’s Nissan plant. “How fitting it … Read More

Coronavirus: UK ‘could lose £60m a day’ as tourism slumps

Cornwall is one of the UK’s most popular tourist destinations  – Getty Images The UK is set to lose up to £22bn in tourism revenues this year because of the coronavirus pandemic, an industry body has predicted. Spending by visitors … Read More

Russia to pay high price for armed conflict in Ukraine, – UK ambassador

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Melinda Simmons stressed the need to extend sanctions against Russia and also noted the readiness of Western countries to provide Ukraine with not only humanitarian aid but military support as well. Ambassador of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland to … Read More

EU says Britain must respect withdrawal pact, deal or no deal

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BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Britain must implement the Withdrawal Agreement on its exit from the European Union, regardless of the outcome of ongoing trade talks between the two sides, a senior European Commissioner said on Wednesday. “Deal or no deal, the … Read More

440,000+ acres of forest land closed as fires rage in Colorado

Undated photo of the Cameron Peak Fire burning in Larimer County. BOULDER COUNTY, Colo. (KKTV) – The U.S. Forest Service has closed hundreds of thousands of acres in Colorado as wildfires continue to burn across the state. 2020 has become … Read More

Insurance companies abandoning California at a faster rate, as wildfires wreak havoc

Facing major losses after the 2018 Camp Fire, insurance companies dropped Californians in wildfire-prone Sierra foothills communities at an accelerating rate last year. Carriers sent non-renewal notices to 42,088 homeowners in the foothill counties in 2019, compared to 23,925 the … Read More

Mosques in two French cities under police protection after threats: minister

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PARIS (Reuters) – French Interior Minister Gerarld Darmanin said on Wednesday he had asked local authorities to put mosques in the cities of Bordeaux and Beziers in southwestern France under police protection following threats or acts of violence. “Such actions … Read More

Trump plans to slash refugee admissions to U.S. to a record low

The Trump administration intends to admit up to 15,000 refugees into the U.S. in the 2021 fiscal year down from a cap of 18,000. Central American migrants ride atop a freight train during their journey toward the U.S.-Mexico border, in … Read More

Russia to continue trade with Iran despite US bans

Russia has criticized Washington’s approach on sanctions against Tehran, stressing that Moscow will keep up its international trade ties with Iran despite US potential sanctions. “The wrong approach again… The United States playing a ‘world policeman,’ substituting the UN Security Council is … Read More

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