Malmström: US tariffs on EU cars ‘could absolutely happen’
By European Commissioner for Trade Cecilia Malmström | Aris Oikonomou/AFP via Getty Images Malmström: US tariffs on EU cars ‘could absolutely happen’ The EU is drafting its own retaliation list, says trade chief. By Hans von der Burchard 10/5/18, 2:59 PM CET Updated 4/19/19, 1:36 AM CET INNSBRUCK, Austria — EU trade chief Cecilia Malmström warned […]
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5 biggest obstacles to a Brexit deal
LONDON — The Brexit fundamentals still look bleak. Yes, the outlines of a divorce deal that Theresa May could strike with Brussels are beginning to take shape. Britain is expected to present a new offer to the EU ahead of next week’s summit in Brussels. Optimistic-sounding statements from Jean-Claude Juncker and Irish Foreign Minister Simon […]
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Netflix Series 'Mr. Iglesias' Bashes Conservatives, Compares Gorbachev’s Wall to Trump's
Last week, Netflix debuted its newest comedy series Mr. Iglesias, starring comedian Gabriel Iglesias as high school history teacher Gabe. The teen-oriented show is merely the latest program on the streamer to constantly bash President Donald Trump, Republicans, and conservatives. The Netflix series begins with Gabe being dressed-down by his principal for his students failing to […]
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Cuba Gooding Jr. Charged with Groping Woman at NYC Club
NEW YORK (AP) — Cuba Gooding Jr. was arrested Thursday and charged with forcible touching after a woman accused him of groping her at a New York City night spot. Gooding, 51, was charged after turning himself in to investigators in the New York Police Department’s special victims division. He remained in police custody and […]
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The great transatlantic trade charade
The United States and Europe say they want to negotiate a trade deal, but the talks look like a smokescreen. The prime motivation for keeping everybody at the table — even as an act of political theater — is to try to stop U.S. President Donald Trump from imposing a 25 percent tariff on European […]
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Mark Rutte’s leaden touch
THE HAGUE — Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has had a rough ride since he took office for a third time a year ago this week. Tensions in his coalition, drama in his party, struggles with deeply unpopular policies — and very little success to show for it all. As insiders fret that Rutte’s third term […]
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Jon Stewart Slams Rand Paul for Blocking 9/11 Victim Compensation Funding: 'It's an Abomination'
Former Daily Show host Jon Stewart slammed Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) over his decision to block healthcare and compensation funding for 9/11 first responders on the grounds of fiscal responsibility, describing it as “virtue signaling” and an “abomination.” Having already passed through the House, Paul objected to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand’s (D-NY) request for unanimous consent of the […]
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EU leaders fail, again, to agree on migration policy
EU leaders, at their last summit of 2018, failed to reach agreement on a comprehensive overhaul of migration and asylum policy. The failure to reach a deal was a particular defeat for the Commission, which had made a last-ditch attempt to try to push through a deal. The European Council’s refusal to act even on […]
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Jean-Pierre Pernaut et Nathalie Marquay: soudés à la vie comme à la scène
Rencontre au Lavandou avec Jean-Pierre Pernaut et Nathalie Marquay, comblés par le succès de Piège @ Matignon, leur comédie qui repart en tournée. « Vous a-t-elle confié à quel point travailler ensemble nous amuse? », s’enquiert Jean-Pierre. Mais oui, mais oui! Un peu plus tôt, Nathalie Marquay, sa compagne depuis décembre 2001, et épouse, depuis […]
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Mel B revient sur le départ de Geri Halliwell des Spice Girls
Le 28 mai 1998 reste une journée noire pour les fans des Spice Girl. Ginger Spice alias Geri Halliwell décidait en effet de quitter subitement le groupe alors au sommet de sa gloire. Invitée par Andy Cohen dans l’émission « Watch what happens Live », Mel B est revenue sur ce départ. Actuellement en pleine […]
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