DAILY NEWS IN ENGLISH
US unveils $200 billion list of China imports for tariffs The US on Tuesday published a list of $200 billion (€170 billion) worth of Chinese goods that could soon be hit with tariffs. The move is a major escalation in a brewing trade war between the worldʼs two largest economies. According to the Office of the US Trade Representative: The additional 6,031 product lines would be hit with a 10 percent tariff.The list is subject to two months of finalization and input before possible implementation by President Donald Trump.The earliest they would come into effect is September.The products include various food items, chemicals, minerals, tobacco, electronics and office goods. Read more: Germany, China seek closer alliance over trade spat with US Chinaʼs commerce ministry responded to the proposed US tariffs, calling them "completely unacceptable." It added that Beijing would respond to the latest moves by Washington.
France seal spot in 2018 World Cup final After a goalless first half dominated by Belgium, a header from French defender Samule Umtiti ultimately proved the difference in a World Cup increasingly being decided by set-pieces. For long periods though, it was a battle fought on the ground - by two men in particular. Belgian captain Eden Hazard was the stand-out performer for the Red Devils, but even he was outshone by Paris Saint-Germain teenager Kylian Mbappe. The frantic start to the game suited the 19-year-old perfectly as the teenager provided a series of early reminders of the French threat, leaving Jan Vertonghen for dead early on before almost latching onto a Paul Pogba through ball that he had absolutely no right to reach.
158/2018 • 13 JULY, 2018
ʼBrexodusʼ continues as May loses two more party members The resignations come on the heels of Boris Johnson and David Davis quitting
Conservatives Ben Bradley and Maria Caulfield have quit their posts in protest to Prime Minister Mayʼs latest Brexit compromise. US President Donald Trump says he expects the UK to be in "turmoil" when he visits this week and British politicians are continuing to add to that atmosphere. On Tuesday, two Conservative party vice chairs, Ben Bradley of Mansfield and Maria Caulfield of Lewes, both resigned in protest to British Prime Minister Theresa Mayʼs so-called Chequers Brexit compromise. Read more:Opinion: Chaos reigns supreme in London The resignations come on the heels of Brexit SecretaryDavid Davisand Foreign SecretaryBoris Johnsonʼs resignations over Mayʼs plan on Sunday and Monday respectively. Although Tuesdayʼs departures came from lesser-known politicians, observers say those opposing Mayʼs Brexit compromise are trying to force her into another change of tack. ʼBad for the country and bad for the partyʼ Both departing politicians claimed they would lose their seats in elections should the party not deliver on Brexit. In her letter of
resignation, Caulfield, the Toriesʼ vice chair for women, told May hercompromisewould be "bad for our country and bad for the party. The direct consequences of that will be Prime Minister Corbyn," a reference to opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn. A Leave supporter during the 2016 Brexit referendum, Caulfield criticized Mayʼs plan as failing to "fully embrace the opportunities that Brexit can provide." Bradley, who was the vice chair for youth and backed the Remain camp during the referendum, said, "I cannot with any sincerity defend this course to my electorate, 71 percent of whom voted to leave the European Union." He, too, said Mayʼs new course damaged the opportunities provided by Brexit. Some of the most crucial traditional election battlegrounds between the Conservatives and Labour, many of which are in the north of England, also voted predominantly in favor of leaving the EU in 2016ʼs referendum.
American tourist takes unexploded WWII munition to Vienna Airport A 24-year-old American tourist caused panic at Vienna Airport when she put an unexploded World War II artillery shell in front of Austrian customs officials and asked whether the "souvenir" could be taken onboard her flight home. Officials quickly called the bomb disposal unit to remove and dispose of the 7.5 caliber dud tank artillery shell. The incident shut down the arrival and luggage hall for 15 minutes. Police said at no time were passengers under threat. Read more: WWII bomb scare leads German police to heavy zucchini The 24year-old was reported to prosecutors for negligent endangerment and fined €4,000 ($4,694). The woman had found the World War II relic while hiking. According to the Krone newspaper, the woman reportedly cleaned the artillery shell in her hotel room so as not to get her clothes dirty when she packed it up to take to the airport.
German authoritiesʼ many failures in investigating the NSU The first victim of the serial murdersdied on September 11, 2000, the last on April 6, 2006. Eight of the victims were men of Turkish heritage; one was from Greece. They were all shot with the same gun. The investigators, just taking guesses, had initially said the killings must have involved drugs — sometimes they even accused relatives of taking part in the murders. Racism was quickly ruled out as motive.
weather today BUDAPEST
22 / 27 °C Precipitation: 0 mm