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Emigre Palestinians Hurry Back to Visit Fearful of New Israeli Rules

All summer, Palestinians from the millions-strong diaspora have been flocking to the West Bank, fearful new Israeli rules expected to take effect next week could make future visits hard if not impossible. Under the regulations, first published in February to a storm of protest, foreign passport holders -- including Palestinians…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 3, 2022

Aaron Banks ‘writes off £7m loan’ as Leave.EU goes into liquidation

Brexit campaign group fronted by Nigel Farage leaves thousands in unpaid fines for data law breaches

The Guardian - UK · Sep 3, 2022

Russia Keeps Pipeline Shut as Gazprom, Siemens Energy Wrangle

Russia kept one of its main gas supply routes to Europe shut on Saturday, stoking fears of winter fuel shortages and spotlighting differences between Gazprom and Germany's Siemens Energy over repair work on the pipeline. Already struggling to tame soaring gas prices, European governments had expected the Nord Stream 1…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 3, 2022

EU and UK could ‘have another go’ at Brexit talks, says NI minister

Meeting of Conor Burns and Maroš Šefčovič a promising sign as taoiseach says dispute is ‘testing and fraying’ Anglo-Irish relations

The Guardian - UK · Sep 3, 2022

Protocol Bill ‘testing and fraying’ British and Irish partnership – Taoiseach

Micheal Martin warned in a speech that unilateral action over the protocol risks ‘further instability’ in Northern Ireland.

The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2022

Unions call for Liz Truss to ‘come clean’ over plans to change workers’ rights

Frontrunner to become next PM reportedly considering review of protections including 48-hour working week

The Guardian - UK · Sep 3, 2022

48-hour work week could be ‘reviewed’ as Truss urged to 'come clean' on plans

LIZ Truss has been urged to “come clean” over her plans for workers’ rights if she becomes prime minister, amid reports she is planning a…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 3, 2022

EU's Gentiloni says Italy can't afford any delays on recovery plan

Italy can't afford any delays in the implementation of its post-COVID recovery programme, the European Union's Economic Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni said, as the country heads to the polls this month to elect a new government.

Reuters · Sep 3, 2022

Liz Truss urged to ‘come clean’ over plans for workers’ rights

The Foreign Secretary, if she comes prime minister, is reportedly eyeing up a review of existing EU protections for employees.

The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2022

Tehran Defends Its Second Response to EU Draft Proposal

Tehran, for the second time since the EU presented its draft for reviving the Iran nuclear deal, has given a response to Western parties.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 3, 2022