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Friday, May 5, 2017 - 11:13 (EET)

Following the last few days, it would seem the Brexit negotiations have begun to turn sour. EU leaders have accused the Prime Minister of “living in a different galaxy” and suggested that her demands are “delusional” – terms hardly conducive to a cooperative and collaborative negotiating atmosphere. High level leaks of Juncker and May’s supposedly disastrous dinner, interventions by Angela Merkel and claims that the so-called Brexit bill could now look more like €100 billon, have left a bitter taste in the Prime Minister’s mouth. The result has been warnings from the Prime Minister that she intends to be “bloody difficult” …read more Source:...

The world’s toughest job?

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The world’s toughest job?

Tuesday, March 28, 2017 - 16:15 (EET)

The new United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres of Portugal, took office on 1 January 2017. It is no wonder that one of Guterres’ predecessors described the role of Secretary-General as “the most impossible job in the world.” He faces considerable headwinds. The context is of enduring, global challenges, from terrorism and climate change to forced migration and civil wars. The sheer scale and number of issues in the Secretary-General’s in-tray is daunting. While the policy challenges multiply, US President Trump is seeking Congressional support to cut his country’s contributions to UN agencies and peacekeeping as part of a wider proposed 31% cut …read more Source:...

Section: Portland (UK)

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May05

Come dine with me

Friday, May 5, 2017 - 11:13 (EET) Section: Portland (UK)

Following the last few days, it would seem the Brexit negotiations have begun to turn sour. EU leaders have accused the Prime Minister of “living in a different galaxy” and suggested that her demands are “delusional” – terms hardly conducive to a cooperative and collaborative negotiating atmosphere. High level leaks of Juncker and May’s...

The world’s toughest job?

Mar28

The world’s toughest job?

Tuesday, March 28, 2017 - 16:15 (EET) Section: Portland (UK)

The new United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres of Portugal, took office on 1 January 2017. It is no wonder that one of Guterres’ predecessors described the role of Secretary-General as “the most impossible job in the world.” He faces considerable headwinds. The context is of enduring, global challenges, from terrorism and...