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Juncker warns Trump presidency poses risk to US ties with Europe

Juncker warns Trump presidency poses risk to US ties with Europe

Donald Trumps surprise election victory risks upsetting the relationship between the US and the European Union, the European Commissions head Jean-Claude Juncker has said.He said the president-elect is ignorant of the EU, adding that Trump has a lot to learn about Europe, what its values are and how it works, and that it is up to the bloc to teach the Republican. Nov 12, 2016
Portland mayor calls violent protesters

Portland mayor calls violent protesters

Following the election of Donald Trump as the new president of the United States mostly peaceful protests have taken place for the third night in a row. However, violence erupted during a march in Portland, leading to several people being arrested.Speaking at a press conference the following day, Portland Mayor Charlie Hales condemned the violent clashes of anarchist protesters with police. He called for people to stay peaceful in the spirit of Portland. Nov 12, 2016
Abdulmumin Jibrin: The whole world must know about corruption in Nigeria

Abdulmumin Jibrin: The whole world must know about corruption in Nigeria

Nigerian politician Abdulmumin Jibrin is calling on President Muhammadu Buhari to make a public statement on alleged corruption involving the countrys House of Representatives. Jibrin, an All Progressives Congress (APC) member from Kano state, told IBTimes UK he wants to expose the prevalence of systemic corruption in Nigeria. Nov 12, 2016
Boris Johnson laments European whinge-o-rama over Donald Trump win

Boris Johnson laments European whinge-o-rama over Donald Trump win

The UK foreign secretary said Britain should view Trumps victory as an opportunity, and that Trump wanted a spectacular relationship with the country. However, prior to the controversial Republicans surprise victory on 8 November, Johnson had admitted he was genuinely worried that Trump could become US president. Nov 11, 2016
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