UK Foreign Office: Political Prisoner Zaghari-Ratcliffe Has “No Legal Right” to Our Help
The UK Foreign Office says it does not have to assist Anglo-Iranian political prisoner Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, detained since April 2016 in Iran.
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Author: Scott Lucas
Biden: Trump Administration Obstructing Transition
President-elect Joe Biden says his transition team is facing “obstruction” from parts of the Trump Administration, including the Defense Department.
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EA on Monocle 24: Trump’s Ego — and Plotting — Over Coronavirus Relief
So why did Donald Trump rail for almost a week about a “disgraceful” Coronavirus relief package, but then suddenly accept it? Scott Lucas explains.
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Iran Sells Off State Companies to Pay for Subsidies
Trying to deliver its budget amid economic crisis, Iran’s Rouhani Government has sold off State-run companies to pay for subsidies and pay off debts.
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Trump Backs Down, Signs Coronavirus Relief and Government Funding Bill
After days of threatening a veto, Donald Trump backs down and signs a $900 billion Coronavirus relief bill and 5,593-page legislation for Government funding.
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“Abdication of Responsibility”: Biden Chides Trump as Millions Lose Unemployment Benefits
President-elect Joe Biden chides Donald Trump for “abdication of responsibility” in refusing to sign a $900 billion interim Coronavirus relief package.
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