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Angela Merkel condemns Turkish leaders for Nazi comparisons

Angela Merkel condemns Turkish leaders for Nazi comparisons

Merkel called on the Nazi references to stop with no ifs or buts, after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused the German authorises of employing Nazi measures. This comes after Germany has been accused of blocking some pro-Erdogan rallies in the country, ahead of a controversial referendum in Turkey on 16 April. Mar 20, 2017
Tom Watson calls out Unite for secret plans with Momentum

Tom Watson calls out Unite for secret plans with Momentum

Labours Deputy Leader Tom Watson MP has called upon the head of Unite, to deny claims that union is preparing to fund a secret move to take over control of the party. Speaking in Westminster on 20 March, Watson also said an early General Election is looking increasingly likely because of the Prime Ministers legitimacy problem - not having been elected by voters or members of her party. Mar 20, 2017
Could Theresa May call an early general election?

Could Theresa May call an early general election?

The next general election in the UK is not due until 2020, and thanks to the 2011 Fixed-Term Parliament Act it has become more difficult than ever before for a prime minister to call a so-called snap election. IBTimes UK looks at the process of calling an early vote, and at just what would have to happen for Theresa May’s government to trigger a general election in 2017. Mar 20, 2017
Donald Trump says North Koreas Kim Jong-Un is acting very, very badly

Donald Trump says North Koreas Kim Jong-Un is acting very, very badly

US President Donald Trump on 19 March, criticised North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, saying he was acting very, very badly. Trump was speaking to reporters while departing his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, where he spent the weekend. His comments come two days after he accused China of doing too little to help curb Pyongyangs weapons drive. Mar 20, 2017
Julia Gillard: Women still blocked from politics by inequality

Julia Gillard: Women still blocked from politics by inequality

Julia Gillard, former Australian prime minister, talks to IBTimes UK at Global Education and Skills Forum in Dubai about womens leadership and how women tend not to be represented in positions of power. She says there are obstacles in stopping women get to the top. Mar 20, 2017
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