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Friday, 31 January 2020

Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- January 31, 2020

Tom Rogan, Washington Examiner: Brexit is done, but the EU is readying another battle for Britain

A few hours from now, at 6 p.m. EST, Britain will no longer be a member of the European Union. It's a big victory for Prime Minister Boris Johnson, but one he won't be able to savor for long. A major battle for the economic future of Britain and the EU is now set to begin.

It's a battle in which the EU holds a distinctly political objective. The key here is that President Emmanuel Macron of France and the EU executive leadership are determined to show that it is better to be inside the EU club than outside of it. Macron's fear is that Britain will now ease the burden of its regulatory and tax regimes, thus incentivizing foreign investment and expanded trade. And that this success will harm less efficient EU economies.

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Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- January 31, 2020

After UK leaves EU on January 31, what will change? -- Alasdair Lane, Al Jazeera

After Brexit: A US-Britain trade deal would be a boon for Boris Johnson and Donald Trump -- Ross Clark, Spectator

China Prepared to Fight the Last Virus -- Daniel Moss, Bloomberg View

Coronavirus has been declared a public health emergency by WHO. Here's what that means -- Michael Walsh, ABC News Online

No pillows, no hot meals: Airlines adopt preventative measures against the coronavirus -- Maggie Hiufu Wong, CNN

If the US launches cyberattacks on Iran, retaliation could be a surprise -- Thomas S. Warrick, Fifth Domain

Why are Arab states 'divided' in the face of Trump's plan? -- Farah Najjar, Al Jazeera

This Man Is Trump's Biggest Problem in the Middle East -- Daniel R. DePetris, National Interest

US, Philippine defense ties on a chopping block -- Richard Javad Heydarian, Asia Times

Why Can't South Africa Grow Its Economy? -- Mandla Lionel Isaacs, Daily Maverick

Burkina Faso Plays With Fire in Arming Its Citizens -- Stephen Rakowski, The National

Greece Is the Weak Spot in Post-Caliphate European Counterterrorism -- Daveed Gartenstein-Ross and Colin P. Clarke, National Interest

Trump's impeachment trial is being tuned out by America because no one thinks it matters -- Jeremy Lott, NBC

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World News Briefs -- January 31, 2020 (Evening Edition)

Jubilant Brexiteers heralded the moment with celebrations across the country, including a flagship bash in London's Parliament Square (pictured) where Nigel Farage led a chorus of God Save The Queen

Daily Mail: Got Brexit done! The UK finally leaves the EU as Britons across the country celebrate in jubilant scenes as the clock hits 11pm - from Nigel Farage in Parliament Square to ordinary people up and down the nation

* On the stroke of 11pm, the UK officially divorced from the bloc after three years of bitter political struggle
* Brexiteers heralded the moment with celebrations, including a flagship bash in London's Parliament Square
* The last moments were ticked off in a light show projected on to the famous black door of Downing Street
* The Prime Minister hailed the 'moment of hope, a moment many people thought would never come'

Britain has ushered in a new chapter outside the European Union as Brexit was at last delivered, drawing a line under 47 years of membership.

On the stroke of 11pm, the UK officially divorced from the bloc after three years of bitter political struggle that split families and paralysed Westminster.

Jubilant Brexiteers heralded the moment with celebrations across the country, including a flagship bash in London's Parliament Square attended by Nigel Farage and other figureheads of the Leave divide.

Britain's last moments inside the EU were ticked off in a light show projected on to the famous black door of Downing Street, where Boris Johnson held a muted party for his staff after releasing a pre-recorded address to the nation.

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MIDDLE EAST

Cold and humiliated, Syrians displaced yet again by new Assad campaign.

Syria: pro-Assad forces batter Idlib and spark fears of fresh crisis.

Erdogan says Turkey may launch Syria offensive if Idlib attacks continue. Turkey ‘will not hesitate to use military force’ if attacks by Syrian govt forces don’t stop in Idlib – Erdogan.

Iraqi cleric condemns use of force, 11 protesters wounded.

Pressure mounts on Iraq to choose PM as cleric calls for new protests.

U.S. sanctions Iran's atomic power chief for nuclear violations.

‘I’m never coming back’: Lebanon crisis fuels brain drain.

Israeli forces hit Hamas in retaliation for rocket attack.

'Not an inch': Palestinians at Al-Aqsa vow to fight Trump's plan.

ASIA

China's Hubei reports 45 new coronavirus deaths, total at 249.

China locked down 50 million people and has to keep them fed.

South Korea confirms 11 coronavirus cases.

Coronavirus: first human transmission in Thailand as Russia and UK confirm cases.

18 S.Korean evacuees hospitalised after returning from Wuhan.

Mongolia bans Chinese, foreigners arriving from China.

Australia fires: Canberra declares state of emergency.

Afghanistan violence soars amid US-Taliban talks: Watchdog.

Deadly gunfight between police and rebels in Kashmir.

Delhi shooter was quiet teenager who pushed Hindu cause online.

AFRICA

Coronavirus: Liberia monitoring Chinese nationals.

Nigerian nurses worried about coronavirus.

Gambian journalists startled as President Barrow rolls back press freedom.

Sudan accused of failing men who say they were duped into working in Libya.

Trump says deal on giant Ethiopian dam is near.

US appoints special envoy for S. Sudan crisis.

Clashes in diamond hub shed light on C.Africa's ethnic tensions.

EUROPE

Britain leaves the European Union, leaps into the unknown.

Brexit at last: Britain leaves the EU for an uncertain future.

Coronavirus: Two cases confirmed in UK.

First two persons infected with coronavirus identified in Russia. First two cases of coronavirus confirmed in Russia, both Chinese citizens.

French citizens evacuated from virus-hit Wuhan arrive in France.

Britain readies to leave EU Friday night, begin 11-month transition. Brexit: UK to quit EU at 23:00 GMT, as PM promises 'new dawn'.

Brexit is a 'historic warning sign' for the European Union, says Macron.

Eurozone economic growth in 2019 was slowest in 6 years. Eurozone economy barely growing at all.

Pompeo pledges unwavering support for Ukraine ahead of Zelenskiy meeting.

AMERICAS

Trump curbs immigrants from 6 nations in election-year push.

U.S. ramps up anti-coronavirus measures at border as impact spreads.

US bars foreigners coming from China for now over virus fear. Trump's expanded travel ban targets Nigeria, five other countries.

Senate rejects witnesses in Trump trial, ensuring acquittal.

Trump told Bolton to help his Ukraine pressure campaign, book says.

Trump denies asking Bolton to put Zelensky and Giuliani in contact.

GOP warns impeachment trial could spill over into next week.

Murkowski to vote 'no' on witnesses, dashing Democrats' hopes of extending trial.

Bloomberg surges past Warren into third place in new national poll.

Coronavirus: US advises against all travel to China.

Canada gets China nod to bring home citizens amid epidemic.

A deadly virus is spreading from state to state and has infected 15 million Americans so far. It's influenza.

House votes to curb Trump’s military action on Iran.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Second CIA contractor testifies in 9/11 case at Guantanamo.

AFRICOM commander: My top fear is another deadly attack like Manda Bay.

Guantanamo Bay interrogator accuses Obama CIA chief John Brennan of throwing him 'under the bus'.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Stocks sink on fears virus outbreak will dent global economy.

3 main US airlines suspend flights between US and China over coronavirus.

China’s US soybean imports soar in wake of phase one trade war deal.

Think tank: U.S. trade deficit with China cost 3.7M jobs since 2001.

Airbus to pay record £3bn in fines for 'endemic' corruption.

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Brexit has finally, officially happened

With 10 Downing Street lit up in red and blue, the departure of the United Kingdom from the European Union became official at 11 p.m. GMT Friday. It took three years from a first narrow vote for Brexit, but after a second referendum and a few changes in leadership, it finally happened.Prime Minister Boris Johnson released a video statement lauding this "moment" many people "thought would never come," and promised to "turn this opportunity into a stunning success." Johnson guaranteed a vote in favor of Brexit after he ordered an election late last year, which his Conservative party won handily.> Tonight we are leaving the European Union. pic.twitter.com/zZBsrf4BLe> > -- Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) January 31, 2020Still, Britain is sharply divided on Brexit, with larger cities, Northern Ireland, and especially Scotland still in favor of remaining in the EU. That was apparent in London, where Mayor Sadiq Khan ran projections emphasizing that the city was still an open, welcoming place.> Not going to lie: I'm heartbroken. We've left the EU, but London remains a beacon for progressive ideas, liberal values, decency & diversity. To our EU friends & neighbours that contribute so much: you are welcome & that will never change. LondonIsOpen pic.twitter.com/l8CxoRfu7G> > -- Sadiq Khan (@SadiqKhan) January 31, 2020Britain and the EU have agreed that the U.K. will retain all EU rules for 11 months while the two sides hammer out a new trade relationship and other guidelines for their new relationship.More stories from theweek.com Mitch McConnell's rare blunder John Bolton just vindicated Nancy Pelosi All the president's turncoats

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'Every day it got worse': Evacuee describes Wuhan lockdown

The English teacher now faces two weeks in quarantine in Wirral after evacuation from the Chinese city

A English teacher who has lived in Wuhan for the last four years described his long journey back to the UK after being evacuated on Friday.

Speaking from his room at Arrowe Park Hospital, Wirral, where he and 82 other Britons will be quarantined for two weeks in NHS staff accommodation, he said he was “very tired” after a 30 hour journey but grateful to have been evacuated.

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Brexit at last: Britain leaves the EU as champagne corks fly

The United Kingdom finally cast off from the European Union on Friday for an uncertain future, with Brexiteers claiming victory and popping champagne corks for an "independence day" they said marked a new era for the country.

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'We are free': Flag-waving Britons cheer in Brexit

Singing patriotic songs and waving Union Jacks, thousands of Britons flocked to a muddy patch of grass outside parliament on a damp Friday night to toast their moment of history: Britain's departure from the European Union.

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Last train to Europe: all aboard the Eurostar as Britain bids goodbye

On the last train to Europe before Britain left the EU on Friday evening, passengers leaving London expressed sorrow, optimism and anger, reflecting the emotions of a nation conflicted ahead its great leap into the unknown.

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Former Belgian-Nicaraguan political prisoner calls for probe into Ortega government

Nicaragua's best known former political prisoner, Amaya Coppens, is calling for international organizations to investigate alleged abuses by the government of President Daniel Ortega.

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Trump eases restrictions on land mine use by U.S. military

President Donald Trump on Friday relaxed Obama-era restrictions on the U.S. military's use of anti-personnel land mines, arguing that the previous policy could put American troops at a "severe disadvantage."

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China's Hubei reports 45 new coronavirus deaths, total at 249

China's Hubei province, the epicentre of a coronavirus epidemic, reported 45 new deaths from the outbreak on Friday, bringing the total to 249, the local health commission said on Saturday.

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U.S. declares coronavirus public health emergency after imposing quarantines

Reuters) - The Trump administration, while insisting the risk to Americans from coronavirus is low, nevertheless declared a public health emergency on Friday and announced the extraordinary step of barring entry to the United States of foreign nationals who have traveled to China.

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Britain Brexits - United Kingdom leaves the European Union

The United Kingdom finally cast off from the European Union on Friday for an uncertain Brexit future, turning its back on post-World War Two attempts to unite the once warring nations of Europe into a global power.

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Airlines suspend China flights because of coronavirus outbreak

Airlines are suspending flights to China in the wake of the new coronavirus outbreak, which as of Friday had killed more than 200 people and infected nearly 10,000 people.

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Companies feel impact of coronavirus outbreak in China

Some companies have warned that a coronavirus outbreak in China that has killed more than 200 people and infected thousands could disrupt supply chains or hurt bottom lines as factories and shops shut and airlines suspend flights.

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Trump's expanded travel ban targets Nigeria, five other countries

U.S. President Donald Trump will issue an expanded version of his travel ban on Friday that targets prospective immigrants from Nigeria and five other countries, U.S. officials said, a move that could affect thousands of people and reignite debate over whether the policy is discriminatory.