Referendum in Greece, Britain Helps Israel, Referendum in Austria, Boko Haram Killed 100 Around People in Nigeria, Iran Nuclear Talks, ISIS in Egypt.
- Greeks Will Vote ‘Yes ’Over Bailout terms, polls and bookmakers suggest
The latest polls and betting suggest Greece will back the cash-for-reform deal proposed by creditors in the July 5 referendum. They point to a mood shift since Athens closed banks and limited cash withdrawals.
Another survey conducted by Reuters also hints at a ‘Yes’ vote. Of 21 US investors interviewed 15 expect Greeks to accept the international creditors’ bailout offer.
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- Britain Approved £4mn Israel Arms Sales in the Months after Gaza War
The UK government approved £4 million worth of arms sales to Israel in the immediate months following the Israeli government’s military bombardment of Gaza last summer, new research reveals.
Detailed analysis published Thursday indicates that the related arms licenses cover military hardware likely to be deployed if violence in the besieged coastal strip resumes. Among the arms sales Britain presided over were special components for military helicopters and a range of hi-tech parts for guidance and navigation systems used by the Israeli Defense Force (IDF).
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- 260,000 Austrians Sign EU Exit Petition, Forcing Referendum Debate in Parliament
Over 260,000 Austrians have signed a petition calling for the EU exit for the country, and now the Austrian parliament must discuss a referendum on the issue.
Overall, the 261,159 people who signed the petition represent 4.12 percent of the electorate.
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- Boko Haram Reportedly Kills Around 100 in Nigeria – Witnesses
Militants suspected of belonging to Boko Haram killed nearly 100 people in a northeastern Nigerian village on Thursday, witnesses who fled the area told AFP.
According to the witnesses, the militants set homes on fire and attacked a mosque where villagers had gathered for prayers after breaking their Ramadan fast.
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- P5+1 Negotiators Holding Meeting as Part of Iran Nuclear Talks
Political directors of the P5+1 group are holding a coordination meeting in Vienna within the framework of the ongoing talks on the Iranian nuclear program.
The P5+1 group, comprising Russia, the United States, China, France, the United Kingdom and Germany, have been trying to work out a deal with Iran, ensuring the safe nature of Tehran’s nuclear program and lifting the anti-Iran sanctions.
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- Bloody ISIS Campaign Spills Across Region, into Egypt
The Islamic State in Iraq and Syria earned its brutal reputation as it spread violence and terror across those two war-torn countries.
ISIS apparently launched simultaneous attacks Wednesday on Egyptian military checkpoints, reportedly killing 17 Egyptian soldiers and injuring 30 others.
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