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Polish president accuses EU of ‘lying’ about judicial reforms

  • Polish president accuses EU of ‘lying’ about judicial reforms Warsaw, (MILLAT ONLINE):Poland’s President Andrzej Duda accused the EU Wednesday of “lying” about his country’s judicial reforms hours after the European Commission launched unprecedented disciplinary proceedings against Warsaw for the changes that Brussels says threaten the rule of law. In a major escalation against one of […]

  • Ugandan MPs vote to scrap presidential age limit

    Ugandan MPs vote to scrap presidential age limit Kampala, (MILLAT ONLINE):Ugandan lawmakers voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to remove presidential age limits, paving the way for President Yoweri Museveni to serve a sixth term in office. The highly controversial bill passed with 315 votes for, 62 against and two abstentions, after three days of chaotic debates in […]

  • British prime minister’s deputy resigns: Downing Street

    British prime minister’s deputy resigns: Downing Street London, United Kingdom, (MILLAT ONLINE):British Prime Minister Theresa May on Wednesday accepted the resignation of her deputy Damian Green, who announced he was stepping down following a probe into his conduct. “It is therefore with deep regret, and enduring gratitude for the contribution you have made over many […]

  • UN rights chief refuses to ‘bend knee’ after US clash, won’t seek second term

    UN rights chief refuses to ‘bend knee’ after US clash, won’t seek second term United Nations, United States, (MILLAT ONLINE):The United Nations’ top human rights official, a sharp critic of US President Donald Trump, declared Wednesday that he will not tone down his message to seek re-election in his post. Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, the […]

  • US officials hope tax plan will bring corporate profits home

    US officials hope tax plan will bring corporate profits home Washington, (MMILLAT ONLINE):The sweeping tax cuts adopted Wednesday by US lawmakers while reducing rates on corporations, also aim to encourage multinational businesses to repatriate huge earnings amassed abroad. US corporations, notably in the tech and pharmaceutical sectors, have for years accumulated profits offshore to avoid […]

  • Polish president accuses EU of ‘lying’ about judicial reforms

    Polish president accuses EU of ‘lying’ about judicial reforms Warsaw, (MILLAT ONLINE):Poland’s President Andrzej Duda accused the EU Wednesday of “lying” about his country’s judicial reforms hours after the European Commission launched unprecedented disciplinary proceedings against Warsaw for the changes that Brussels says threaten the rule of law. “Very many representatives of European institutions tell […]