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Brexit Indeed! They’re out!

Posted on 24 June 2016 by anneinpt

After a nail-biting sleepless night, the results are in – and Britain is out! By a slim majority of 52-48% the British public voted to leave the EU. Following this result, David Cameron announced his resignation, to take place in … Continue reading →

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Brexit – is it good for the Jews or bad?

Posted on 23 June 2016 by anneinpt

Voting in the referendum on whether Britain should stay in the European Union or break away (i.e. “Brexit”) is well under way in Britain as I write these words, though the results won’t be known until much later tonight or … Continue reading →

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Egypt instability update

Posted on 10 December 2012 by anneinpt

Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi has rescinded the decree giving himself sweeping powers, but this has not appeased the opposition since he has not cancelled the referendum on a new constitution, which is due to take place at the end of … Continue reading →

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