Melanie McDonagh 13 October 2018 3:53 PM 13 October 2018 3:53 PM Share Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Email Whatsapp The indignation over the disappearance of the Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi has taken an interesting turn now that Donald Trump has promised to inflict ‘severe punishment’ on the Saudi government should it turn out that he was in fact tortured and killed in the Saudi embassy in Ankara – though not obviously to the point of cancelling US military contracts with the kingdom. And the indignation is entirely justified. For agents of a foreign state to infringe the human rights of its subjects in another country is a calculated insult to the country in question quite apart from the unpleasantness of exhibiting abroad the behaviour visited on critics at home. Even if the original intention of the Saudis were to extradite this tiresome critic rather than to kill him, this episode stinks. So, if that is all very wrong, where does that … [Read more...] about Let’s talk about how the Turkish government deals with dissidents abroad
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Fianna Fail leader rejects Taoiseach’s request to hold government deal talks
Fianna Fail leader rejects Taoiseach’s request to hold government deal talks BelfastTelegraph.co.uk Ireland’s opposition leader has rejected a request by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to hold talks on an extension of the Confidence and Supply deal. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/republic-of-ireland/fianna-fail-leader-rejects-taoiseachs-request-to-hold-government-deal-talks-37282345.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/republic-of-ireland/article37282342.ece/30ca3/AUTOCROP/h342/bpanews_b2684fb4-e67c-42f3-bb9b-14f1c8dc3800_1 Email Ireland’s opposition leader has rejected a request by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to hold talks on an extension of the Confidence and Supply deal. Mr Varadkar published a letter he sent to the leader of Fianna Fail Micheal Martin in which he set out an “ambitious programme” and appealed for talks to extend their deal by two years. Mr Martin however said his party will discuss the process when the Budget has been … [Read more...] about Fianna Fail leader rejects Taoiseach’s request to hold government deal talks
Mount Charles in £520k government deal
Mount Charles in £520k government deal BelfastTelegraph.co.uk Mount Charles has announced a major new contract with the Department of Finance. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/northern-ireland/mount-charles-in-520k-government-deal-37179626.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/northern-ireland/article37179625.ece/d0673/AUTOCROP/h342/2018-08-03_bus_42979248_I1.JPG Email Mount Charles has announced a major new contract with the Department of Finance. The independently-owned foodservice, cleaning, security and vending company has secured a two-year deal with the department's headquarters in Clare House, Belfast. The contract, worth £520,000 in total, will see the outsourcing giant provide a facilities management service to the Airport Road located premises. Speaking yesterday, Mount Charles' chairman, Trevor Annon said: "We are delighted to acquire the Department of Finance headquarters as the latest partner under our facilities management umbrella … [Read more...] about Mount Charles in £520k government deal
Italy’s League and 5-Star make ‘significant steps’ towards government deal
The anti-establishment 5-Star Movement and far-right League have made “significant steps” towards forming a government, the two parties said Thursday (10 May) as Italy looked to end nine weeks of political deadlock. The two groups, which are hostile to European Union budget restrictions and have made electoral pledges that would cost billions of euros to implement, entered into negotiations on Wednesday just as a swift return to the polls looked inevitable. “Significant steps forward have been made on the composition of the government and on the (nomination) of a prime minister,” a joint statement said following a meeting between League leader Matteo Salvini and 5-Star chief Luigi Di Maio. They gave no indication of who might lead the administration or who could take charge of the key ministries. “I cannot disguise my joy and happiness that we can finally start solving Italy’s problems,” Di Maio said on Facebook. Split on Europe Although both … [Read more...] about Italy’s League and 5-Star make ‘significant steps’ towards government deal
Italy’s League and 5-Star parties make ‘significant steps’ towards government deal
The anti-establishment 5-Star Movement and far-right League have made “significant steps” towards forming a government, the two parties said on Thursday as Italy looked to end nine weeks of political deadlock. The two groups, who are both hostile to European Union budget restrictions and have made electoral pledges that would cost billions of euros to implement, entered into negotiations on Wednesday just as a swift return to the polls looked inevitable. “Significant steps forward have been made on the composition of the government and on the (nomination) of a prime minister,” a joint statement said following a meeting between League leader Matteo Salvini and 5-Star chief Luigi Di Maio. They gave no indication of who might lead the administration or who could take charge of the key ministries. “I cannot disguise my joy and happiness that we can finally start solving Italy’s problems,” Di Maio told supporters on Facebook. He said he should have … [Read more...] about Italy’s League and 5-Star parties make ‘significant steps’ towards government deal