Sunday, May 1, 2016

Economic News & Views ( May 1 , 2016 ) Overview For Sunday ( 1. Latest Items Touching On Refugee/ Economic Migration / Border Security Concerns. 2. Spain Political Updates & Journalist Protests. 3. Brexit Items For Sunday. 4. Iraq In Focus - After Tumult Of Saturday , What's Next For Iraq's Gov't ? 5. Additional MENA/ Turkey Items De Jour. )



Refugee / Economic Migration Crisis - Border Security Concerns ....






 

1 minute ago
Ankara's view-Turkey has kept its end of deal , EU must agree to Turks visa free travel even if 72 conditions unmet
Europe set to approve visa freedoms for Turks. But many are worried about the possible consequences.







 

4 minutes ago
Scores of Migrants Feared Dead in Shipwreck off








 

4 minutes ago
Another tragedy...


15 missing in new Mediterranean migrant boat accident: UN







 

53 seconds ago
Swedish prime minister, Stefan Löfven, announces plan for 5,000 new emergency jobs for new arrivals to the country.


Swedish premier pledges 5,000 'emergency' jobs







 

3 minutes ago
Jordan's Refugee Experiment via @ForeignAffairs




 

2 minutes ago
Several European nations want border control extensions because of the migrant crisis via

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 German government official said the request was a joint initiative by Germany, France, Austria, Belgium, Denmark and Sweden and the letter would be sent to Brussels on Monday.   


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14 minutes ago
Visa roadblock threatens EU-Turkey migration deal via


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MEPs and diplomats say that if Turkey fails to meet all of the required criteria — which include guarantees to protect civil liberties — they will exercise their legislative power to deny visa liberalization. For its part, Turkey has already said that lifting the restrictions before June is a non-negotiable part of its controversial agreement to stem the flow of refugees into the EU.


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Unless somebody backs down, that means the EU’s whole deal with Ankara — pushed by Angela Merkel, hashed out in difficult negotiations with the European Commission and other EU leaders, and now vigorously defended by Council President Donald Tusk — could unravel altogether.









 

1 hour ago
's PM says deal with has diminished








 

5 minutes ago
Negligence , mismanagement of crisis - criminals always will take advantage of opportunities presented.


2:44

. "Around 10,000 child refugees have gone missing in Europe & are likely in the hands of child traffickers








 

12 minutes ago
Mystery of the ghost boat and 500 refugees deaths







 

14 hours ago
20 Syrians readmitted to Turkey under the EU migrant deal , 110 Syrians sent to Europe for resettlement.


Around 20 Syrians readmitted to Turkey under EU migrant deal











 

3 minutes ago
Looks like Europe set to bow once again to Turkey's demands ( this time visa free travel. )


Senior official on visa-free travel: "We haven't lowered our standards. has raised its game"(!)







 Apr 29

Europe’s migrant deal hinges on visa-free travel for Turkey. A likely train wreck awaits.






Spain.......






 


32 seconds ago
One would think the party in power for this stint of joblessness , would bear the brunt of electoral rebuke.


It's a record no one is very happy Spain is breaking








 

45 minutes ago
El País says it could happen, ABC says it won't happen, and La Sexta says it has already happened.


LATEST: Polls Confused About Podemos Overtaking PSOE As Second Party in Spain









 

48 minutes ago
LATEST: Polls Confused About Podemos Overtaking PSOE As Second Party in Spain






 

14 hours ago
El País Metroscopia poll suggests a joint Podemos-United Left electoral list could beat PSOE for second place at new election.






 


20 hours ago
STRIKE: El Mundo, Expansión & Marca Will Not Go To Print On Wednesday






Brexit.....






 

2 hours ago
Leave has 3 point lead in new ICM poll...


New ICM poll gives Brexit a 3 point lead







 

2 hours ago
ICM poll: Which issues will affect how you vote in ? Immigration: 45% Economy: 36% Sovereignty: 32% Nat'l Security: 28% Trade: 25%






Iraq.......






 


1 minute ago
Pulling out.....for now ! Back next Friday though.
Protesters in Iraq's green zone begin to withdraw






 

10 minutes ago
to leave green zone, commemorate Imam







 now


Temporary exit ? The people would exit ... out of respect for a Shi'ite Muslim pilgrimage underway in the capital...


Iraqis camped out in Baghdad's Green Zone announce withdrawal





 

3 minutes ago
Map locating in southern Iraq where twin suicide car bomb blasts Sunday killed at least 33 people






 

1 hour ago
Dozens Injured in Southern Iraq car







 

2 hours ago
Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi & political leaders plan to meet on Sunday , as Iraq slides toward greater turmoil.


Security forces and protesters clash as meets with political leaders









 

2 hours ago
Iraq's Prime Minister has ordered the arrest of Shia Muslim activists who stormed parliament in Baghdad on Saturday.


Iraq PM orders arrest of protesters








Additional Items For MENA / Turkey ......






 

5 minutes ago
Turkey realises Syrian refugees are staying








 

13 minutes ago
UPDATE: Two officers killed in bomb attack on Gaziantep police HQ in Turkey's southeast








 2 hours ago
Terror doesn't rest...


UPDATE: Official killed in bomb attack on Gaziantep police HQ in Turkey's southeast






 

2 minutes ago
Yemen govt suspends 'direct' talks with Houthi rebels







 

2 hours ago
BREAKING: bombing targeted the governor and the security chief of the city







 

2 hours ago
Aden, . The Mother of All GCC Catastrophes, sans Libya.


Car bomb explodes near convoy of Security Director Maj. Gen. Shelal Shaye' killing 4 of his bodyguards










 

3 hours ago
forces seize Al Qaida training camp in Hadramout







 

4 hours ago
Yemen's Houthis seize military base, endangering peace talks



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