Good morning from the London Globalist on this fine winter morning,
Here is a look at some of the headlines from around the world this morning…
Europe
Is Prime Minister the next step for London’s livewire Boris Johnson?
The U.S. born Johnson has lit up the capital and indeed the world with his flamboyant personality and eccentric bleach blonde hair. Kevin Sullivan takes a look into the past of the man, to predict his future…
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/boris-johnson-londons-lively-mayor-writes-about-churchill-and-muses-about-his-future/2014/11/18/a0e3d24e-6f3c-11e4-ad12-3734c461eab6_story.html
Russia hopes EU ties not at breaking point
Russia has said it hopes its ties with the European Union had not yet crossed “the point of no return” as German foreign minister has jetted to Kiev and Moscow in a bid to revive a failing peace plan in east Ukraine…
North America
US Freedom Act hits brick wall in the Senate
The US Senate failed to get the 60 votes needed to break a filibuster and move forward with the USA Freedom Act, which would have placed significant restrictions on the way the National Security Agency’s conducts surveillance domestically
http://rt.com/usa/206731-nsa-reform-fails-senate/
South America
Kidnapping of Columbian general
Farc rebels in Colombia have defended the kidnapping of a general and his two companions during peace negotiations. In a statement, the left-wing group said they had been captured because “they were military personnel” who were moving “in a war zone”…
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-30103395
Asia
North Korea called into questioning following persistent human rights abuses
A UN committee has called for the Security Council to refer North Korea to the International Criminal Court over its human rights record.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-30107489
Great White pulled from nets at Bondi Beach
A male Great White of approximately 2.5 metres long as been pulled from the nets at Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia. The finding is said to have been accidental. However, the NSW Government has hailed the story as an example of the success on-going precautionary measures taken in the region..
Africa and the Middle East
Israeli shaken by five deaths in synagogue assault
Five men, including three Americans, were killed when two Palestinian assailants stormed a synagogue. A police officer and the attackers also died.
Tunisian dilemma: deal or no deal
Official results in Tunisia’s first free legislative elections have restored the strongly secular tradition of the country’s politics, handing a relative majority to secular party Nidaa Tounes (Tunisian Call) and entitling it to nominate the prime minister and to lead a ruling coalition. Ahmed El Amraoui takes a look at the necessity for the country to have new democratic powers and national agenda.
Have a great day in the city, and join the Global Debate!
Louis Montebello
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