Politics

Brexit talks start in Brussels with 20 months to go

Brexit talks start in Brussels with 20 months to go

British and European Union envoys began on July 17 a first round of negotiations on Britains divorce from the EU. Talks to decide the terms of the divorce will last until Britain leaves, deal or no deal, on March 30, 2019. Jul 17, 2017
Turkeys Erdogan addresses rallies to mark first anniversary of failed coup

Turkeys Erdogan addresses rallies to mark first anniversary of failed coup

One year after the failed coup Turks gathered for a commemorative event in Istanbul. Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan opened a memorial on 15 July Martyrs Bridge.More than 240 people died before the military coup was shut down. A far-reaching crackdown after the coup has impacted Turkish society. Around 150,000 people were fired and 50,000 detained for having a supposed connection to the coup. Critics accuse Erdogan of using the state of emergency to target opposition leaders and journalists. Jul 16, 2017
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