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In this file photo taken on February 20, 2017, a European Union flag flies near the Elizabeth Tower, otherwise known as Big Ben. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP) Brussels , Belgium — The European Union (EU) on Monday condemned the Myanmar ruling junta’s jailing of ousted leader Aug San Suu Kyi as “politically motivated” and a “blatant violation of human rights.” In a statement from EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on behalf of the 27 member states, the EU said Suu Kyi’s sentence “represents another step towards the dismantling of the rule of law.” Suu Kyi, 76, has been detained since the generals staged a coup and ousted her government on February 1, ending the Southeast Asian country’s brief period of democracy. She has since been hit with a series of charges, including violating the official secrets act, corruption, and electoral fraud, and she faces decades in jail if convicted on all counts. On Monday, the 1991 Nobel peace prize laureate was sentenced to two …

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Brexit: British expat discusses difficulty of living in Spain Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top Royal stories again. SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The InterNations Expat Insider survey asked expats around the world to rate their city on quality of life. Expats ranked their home on factors including public transport, safety and politics, leisure and climate and health and environment. Related articles Expats: Where is the 'happiest' country in the world? Travellers to UK will need a negative PCR test result READ MORE Expats: Seven places that will pay new residents to move there The winning city was the beautiful Austrian capital, Vienna, which ranked highly when …

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Keir Starmer and Angela Rayner 'aren't on the same page' says expert Sign up to receive our rundown of the day's top stories direct to your inbox SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info With the Labour Party recently having performed a major reshuffle of its frontbenchers, the pressure is on to refresh the image of the party following numerous scandals and internal affairs. Recent allegations of anti-Semitism, as well as Labour’s relative silence on Brexit under Jeremy Corbyn has left the party in need of a new image. Related articles Starmer accused of hatching 'brutal' plot to ABOLISH Rayner's role Angela Rayner's leadership hopes obliterated after cabinet reshuffle Much of the reshuffle is being …

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Vaccine passport protestors descend on Marble Arch Sign up to receive our rundown of the day's top stories direct to your inbox SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The spat follows cases of the new Omicron variant being detected in the UK, as well as across Europe, prompting governments and officials to consider safe and effective ways to prevent the virus from spreading further. Most encourage vaccinations as the main tool in the prevention of spreading the virus, yet the more controversial passport scheme remains a topic of hot debate. Related articles Frexit warning issued to EU after von der Leyen unveils vaccine plan Man tries to get Covid vaccine in fake silicone arm Taking to Twitter, Mr …

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Jacob Rees-Mogg mocks SNP’s independence demands Sign up to receive our rundown of the day's top stories direct to your inbox SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak said Scotland’s new Budget showed the "indisputable fiscal benefit" of being part of the United Kingdom, adding that the cash injection was the largest granted to Scotland in decades. The Scottish Government will receive £126 per person in comparison to £100 per person in England. Related articles 'A danger to the world' EU blasted over brazen and 'reckless' raid on Boris deploys AMT to woo Biden in US trade mission -------------------------- On October 27 he announced: “Through the Barnett …

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Boris Johnson says there’s ‘no need’ to cancel Christmas plans Sign up to receive our rundown of the day's top stories direct to your inbox SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Singapore’s government will start charging unvaccinated Covid patients admitted to hospitals or community treatment facilities from December 8, after unvaccinated people are making up “a sizeable majority” of those needing medical care. A statement on the government's Ministry of Health website said: "Currently, unvaccinated persons make up a sizeable majority of those who require intensive inpatient care and disproportionately contribute to the strain on our healthcare resources. Related articles Boris sets date to review Christmas Covid …

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Boris urged not to cancel Christmas as Covid cases going down Sign up to receive our rundown of the day's top stories direct to your inbox SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info In a poll of 2,559 Express readers, 50 percent of voters said they would still go to Christmas parties despite fears around the Omicron spread, whilst 46 percent said they would not, and four percent were not sure. A voter nicknamed ‘Sami7’ argued that Christmas parties should go ahead “in a sensible manner”. They added: “Take a lateral flow test before attending to make sure you’re clear, then party and enjoy Christmas. It's common sense and people need a decent Christmas after last year!” Related articles Housing bubble warning: Bank of …

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close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for December 6 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! President Biden's latest COVID-19 rule goes into effect Monday, requiring all international travelers, including Americans, to test negative for COVID-19 within 24 hours of their departure to the United States – no matter whether they are vaccinated or not. The White House announced Thursday that the U.S. will "tighten pre-departure testing protocols by requiring all inbound international travelers to test within one day of departure globally, regardless of nationality or vaccination status." A senior administration official confirmed to Fox News Friday that the restriction will go into effect Monday. President Biden delivers remarks on the debt ceiling during an event in the State Dining Room of the White House, Monday, Oct. 4, 2021, in Washington. …

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close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for December 6 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! The Senate is set to vote this week on a resolution to nullify President Biden's vaccine mandate for private companies, as Republicans and at least one Democrat push back on the administration's rule requiring vaccines or inconvenient testing rules for workers at large businesses. All 50 Senate Republicans , led by Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., backed a challenge to the vaccine mandate last month under the Congressional Review Act (CRA). That law allows Congress to officially disapprove of an executive branch regulation via a resolution passed through each chamber. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., said last week he also supports the Braun resolution. "I do not support any government vaccine mandate on private businesses," Manchin said Thursday after voting …

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close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for December 6 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! EXCLUSIVE – Former Republican Sen. David Perdue on Monday declared his candidacy for governor of Georgia governor, with the aim of defeating Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams in next year’s election in the crucial battleground state. Perdue’s move, coming after months of encouragement by former President Donald Trump to run for governor, sets up an epic GOP primary battle with incumbent conservative Gov. Brian Kemp, who for a year has faced the former president’s rath for not overturning the 2020 election results in Georgia. "Make no mistake, Abrams will smile, lie and cheat to transform Georgia into her radical vision of a state that would look more like California or New York," Perdue charged in a statement and video announcement shared …

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