Europe.....
Germany....
Deutsche Bank to issue 687.5mln new shares at €11.65 each. The subscription period will run from Mar21-Apr6. http://reut.rs/2naAyeA
#UPDATE Erdogan accuses Merkel of using 'Nazi measures' https://yhoo.it/2nFZmsG
Germany Slams Trump's Claim That It Owes "Vast Sums" To NATO And The U.S. http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2017-03-19/germany-slams-trumps-claim-it-owes-vast-sums-nato-and-us …
And, by endorsing #Macron, Gabriel signals the SPD no longer supports France's Socialist Party. Major policy change.
"My intention to pursue policies that make the lives of hard-working people a little better is apparently finding a lot of support."
Turkey fumes over Kurdish rally in Frankfurt http://dlvr.it/NgBNpd
Germany trades barbs w/Trump on defense after Merkel meeting. “There's no debit account in NATO,” German DefMin says https://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2017-03-19/germany-trades-barbs-with-trump-on-defense-after-merkel-meeting …
No, Germany doesn't owe America 'vast sums' of money for #NATO. Security experts attacked the flaws in Trump’s logic http://wapo.st/2mflyN0?tid=ss_tw …
France.....
'My son was no terrorist': Airport attacker's father http://dlvr.it/NgBvGH
Orly attacker doesn't fit the profile of a jihadist , but rather a low level , petty criminal without religious inclinations.
France, Odoxa poll::
Macron (EM-*): 27%
Le Pen (FN-ENF): 26%
Fillon (LR-EPP): 19%
Hamon (PS-S&D): 13% ↓... http://fb.me/1dt95otVh
Outgoing #SPD Chairman @sigmargabriel imagines a progressive victory in France, as well:
Meet the candidates vying to become the next French president http://dlvr.it/Ng7qP2
France's presidential candidates: The view from abroad http://dlvr.it/Ng7qNw
Greece.....
Thousands of asylum claims pending despite influx drop http://dlvr.it/Nfv7hr
Rally held in Athens to mark UN Anti-Racism Day http://dlvr.it/Nfv7bl
ND denies it opposed citizenship for descendants of Greek Jews http://dlvr.it/NftbX3
UK
Interesting read.....
Labour prepping for early General Election....
Ruth Davidson On Andrew Marr....."SNP Is Not Scotland"...
Brexit Plan B......
Westminster voting: SNP still dominant on 47%. Tories distant 2nd on 28%. Labour much more distant 3rd on 14%. LDs/Ukip irrrelevant on 4%/3%
Not a good start for FM. All new EU members are treaty bound to adopt the Euro as their currency, try reading the #CopenhagenCriteria
On the Sunday Politics, Nick Clegg, Labour's Elections & Campaigns Coordinator Andrew Gwynne and NHS Providers chief exec Chris Hopson (1/2)
US Politics....
ICYMI!
JUST IN: House intel chair: "No evidence of collusion" between Trump campaign and Russia http://hill.cm/Ppejn3D
Health secretary shoots down clean repeal of ObamaCare: That would put "vulnerable people at risk" http://hill.cm/Zonjznx
Chinese president offers praise for Tillerson http://hill.cm/pTPHLtg
After big Tuesday, Rachel Maddow takes ratings hit Wednesday
GOP lawmaker: Intelligence community leaks "have to stop" http://hill.cm/QipIl1R
Canadian border authorities detaining record number of Mexicans
Senate Intel Committee asks top Trump adviser to preserve Russia-related records ahead of investigation http://hill.cm/cuAjcIT
Top Trump adviser "on the rise" in Trump's inner circle: report http://hill.cm/h6henUk
Philadelphia's largest Cinco de Mayo celebration canceled over deportation fears http://hill.cm/KgDWphi
Odds & Ends.....
Libya....
Good overview of today , connects events of past 2 days. Questions abound and strange silence from some quarters.
Source from Unity Govt Defense Ministry denies rumors that Col. Mahdi al-Barghathi has been kidnapped. #Libya
http://alwasat.ly/ar/news/libya/136217/ …
#Misrata City Council says was elected democratically, will continue work despite attempt to impose change by force
http://alwasat.ly/ar/news/libya/136244/ …
Khalifa Ghwell attacks Pres. Council, reveals meeting between himself, Abdullah al-Thinni and Ageilah Saleh. #Libya
http://alwasat.ly/ar/news/libya/136187/ …
Looks like LNA will handover oil terminals again to NOC.
#Libya NOC hopes to raise crude #oil production to 800,000 bpd end April from 611,000 now
#OPEC #IslamicState #OOTT
http://reut.rs/2mF9uQs
PC only spoke out , it would appear , after gunmen forced the issue today.
News of the day to consider !
When you dont get a report you want..you go and get one with guns
ميليشيات ليبية تقتحم مقر المجلس الرئاسي لحكومة الوفاق وتجبر رئيسه فايز السراج على إصدار بيان يهاجم فيه الجيش الوطني وقياداته
Translated from Arabic by Bing
A Libyan militia invade the headquarters of the Presidential Council of the Government of reconciliation and force head Fayez AOS on a statement attacking the national army and their leaders
Former US Envoy to Libya Jonathan Winer asks what is the expectation as to what diplomats can do regarding Libya ?
Just pass by the Abusitta naval base...no signs of any attack. Normal movements on the street #Tripoli
Disturbance at Abustitta Naval Base and Libyana HQ vacated - something afoot perhaps Sunday ?
Unconfirmed report of shootings in naval base...Seraj and Koblers office
There are unconfirmed reports regarding a shooting and protest in front of Abu Sitta naval base (HQ GNA PC) in Tripoli. No other information
Update: Fayaz Sirraj regarded insults and hate slogans against Misrata by Dignity Operation protesters as freedom of speech
Update: Fayaz Sirraj statement about Friday protest sparked outrage in Misrata and Tripoli
LNA soldiers accused of "heinous" war crimes after Ganfouda victory -
The 3,000 rescued - just for Sunday !
In the meantime off the Libyan coasts... more than 900 refugees rescued by #Aquarius @SOSMedFrance in only night!
Joint Communique of the Quartet meeting on Libya - ReliefWeb
UN's thoughts regarding Libya....
Martin Kobler to be replaced as UN Envoy to Libya by Richard Wilcox.
Misratans said they were suspending all contacts with PC until there had been an apology for inflammatory statements from Tripoli crowds.
Syria......
#BREAKING: Syrian opposition fighters enter a district within Damascus in what appears to be a surprise advance north east of the capital.
For nearly 4 million refugees in #Turkey who fled the war zones in neighboring #Syria, the future remains uncertain https://goo.gl/DEinII
1st batch have left al-Waer neighbourhood consisting of 300 militants and 1,065 civilians & they are now going towards NE Aleppo countryside
Iraq....
There are daily reports now of large numbers of civilian bodies left trapped under the rubble of West Mosul, most reported killed by strikes
#Mosul: Displaced families in Hamam Al-Alil, largest town south of the city.
#Mosul residents flee the city with dead bodies of loved ones, human shields of #ISIS https://goo.gl/nbXJLb
Iraqi Forces advancing in Old Mosul - Map of latest Situation in Mosul
Map: http://syriancivilwarmap.com/
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