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Day: July 16, 2019

United with the Saudis: Britain’s secret war in Yemen

Approximately 6,782 killed; 10,768 wounded and 50,000 civilians starved by war since 2015. Torn in two, Yemen is the epitome of a humanitarian disaster. Splintered between

Von der Leyen wins vote to become EU Commission President

Ursula von der Leyen has been elected president of the EU Commission following a secret ballot among MEPs. The German centre-right defence minister is to become

Westminster Summer break to delay legislating on Northern Irish historical abuse

This week, the chair of the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee in Westminster, Simon Hoare, noted that it is “highly likely” that there will be further

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Day: July 16, 2019

United with the Saudis: Britain’s secret war in Yemen

Von der Leyen wins vote to become EU Commission President

Westminster Summer break to delay legislating on Northern Irish historical abuse

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