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Top story: 'Matthew is not a spy'
Hello. Warren Murray here with the news to prepare you for the day.
Great Britain sparked a strong political reaction after Durham University doctoral candidate Matthew Hedges was sentenced to life imprisonment by a United Arab Emirates court for espionage. "The UAE claims to be a friend and ally of the United Kingdom, which will have serious diplomatic consequences," said Jeremy Hunt, Foreign Secretary.
Hedges, 31, was arrested after six months in the United Arab Emirates for completing his thesis. His trial Wednesday lasted less than five minutes without the presence of a lawyer. His wife, Daniela Tejada, 27 years old and present in the courtroom, said that he had begun to shake when the verdict had been read. "Matthew is innocent," she said. "The Foreign Office knows this and has clearly explained to the UAE authorities that Matthew was not a spy for them." To the Prime Minister's questions, Theresa May said she was "deeply disappointed" and "we will continue to put pressure on the highest degree". level with the emirati ". The UAE's attorney general said Hedges could appeal.
The situation puts Hunt at odds over human rights issues with three of the most powerful countries in the Middle East – Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Hunt placed the case of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe at the heart of his visit to Iran this week. He was reportedly scandalized privately by Donald Trump's ambivalence over the assassination of Jamal Khashoggi, endorsed or concealed by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. .
Bomb Alert Brent – The anti-terrorist detectives are looking for those who built two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) found in a derelict apartment in North London. Police were called to Brent, in Craven Park, after the discovery of the two bombs in the apartment being renovated. The block of flats was evacuated and local roads closed, while appliances were assessed and secured. The area was deemed safe at 18 hours.
Team Kim World Police – It was not what the Kremlin had planned: Kim Jong-yang is the new Interpol leader. The South Korean career policeman was elected to a post that interested Alexander Prokopchuk until the attention of the international community on his prosecution case against Russian government critics was brought to light. "[Kim] He is renowned for his tenacity and many people in Korea have compared him to a bulldozer: whatever he wants to do, he will do it, "said Lee Chang-Hoon, a South Korean professor of engineering. studies on the maintenance of order. "It will probably push for more cooperation among agencies in investigations and will focus particularly on transnational cybercrime."
Generation type 2 – Type 2 diabetes has diagnosed type 2 diabetes in nearly 7,000 British children and young people under the age of 25, according to recently compiled figures, while it was virtually unknown among young people. With a quarter of children overweight or obese at the beginning of their primary education and one-third at the time of their departure at the age of 11, more and more people are developing the disease. Bridget Turner of Diabetes UK said the government should continue to introduce proposed restrictions on TV commercials for junk food promotions and supermarkets. In young people, the risk of complications related to diabetes is higher, including blindness, amputations, heart disease and kidney failure. "For many children, the development of type 2 diabetes can be prevented by lifestyle changes, but it's not easy – they need support," she said.
The "swarming" demonstrations – The Metropolitan Police have warned not to enter central London after "invading" climate activists who caused traffic disruptions that could last until the weekend. The protests are part of a civil disobedience campaign organized by Extinction Rebellion. Ronan McNern, an organizer of the event, explained the tactics: "The lights turn red, they enter and sit on the road, wait seven minutes. If anyone needs to pass, we will let him pass. Stop after seven minutes, take a break, let the drivers angry at the front, then the fire turns red and you turn it back on. The group has called for a meeting with Business Secretary Greg Clark to "find solutions as Secretary of State, you can exercise your responsibility to protect the ecosystems and people of this country."
Trump v justice – The president of the US Supreme Court intervened after Donald Trump called one of the magistrates "judge Obama" for rendering an immigration ruling against the president. Chief Justice John Roberts, a Conservative nominated by George Bush, said, "We do not have Obama judges, Trump judges, Bush judges, or Clinton justices. What we have is an extraordinary group of dedicated judges who do their best to make an equal right to those who appear before them. This independent justice is something for which we should all be grateful. The dispute erupted after San Francisco District Judge Jon Tigar blocked a Trump proclamation easing the rules for asylum seekers. Before Trump, it was very unusual for presidents to select judges for their personal criticism. And the challenge by a chief justice of the comments of a president is unprecedented in modern times.
Almost forgotten Brexit! – We better complete the main stories with information on the state of negotiations on the UK exit from the European Union. Theresa May will travel to Brussels on Saturday to make sure Angela Merkel adheres to the proposed deal. The negotiations seem to be a little behind the government's expectations. The German Chancellor said that there would be no possibility of negotiations on Sunday and that she hoped to reach a final agreement. Gibraltar, fisheries and businesses dealing with "friction free" trade are seen as last-minute blocking points. Negotiators continued to work on the terms of the political declaration, a seven-page summary of which was released last week.
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Reading at Lunch Time: Fighting crime for our time
Russia's attempt to kill Sergei Skripal. A North Korean cyber attack. Traffickers of slaves from Eastern Europe. Cocaine smugglers from the Western Balkans. Hundreds of billions of pounds are laundered each year in London. A dramatic increase in the murder rate in the capital. Child abuse in Rotherham, fentanyl manufacturing in Merseyside and Manchester.
All cases cited by Lynne Owens are examples of organized crime. Illicit national and transnational networks, which have proliferated since the 1980s, currently generate £ 1.5 billion worldwide and £ 37 billion, or 1.8% of GDP, in Great Britain. To defeat him, says Owens, head of the National Crime Agency, the British police need a radical reboot.
sport
Norway's Magnus Carlsen, world chess champion, denies having suffered a concussion while playing football. This is the fault of his failure to win the ninth game of his series of 12 games with Fabiano Caruana. Fifa's president, Gianni Infantino, estimates that a new 2022 World Cup with 48 teams could see Qatar establishing diplomatic relations with its Middle Eastern neighbors if it was forced to find more venues for the event. And, as Barney Ronay writes, despite the mockery expressed in the initial announcement, the UEFA League of Nations has breathed new life into international football.
In rugby, Eddie Jones refused to reign in the Manu Tuilagi center before naming his team to face Australia on Saturday. Finally, Australian cricket coach Justin Langer made some great selection surprises with two newcomers, Marcus Harris and Chris Tremain, selected for the upcoming Test Series against India.
Business
The Asian markets were mostly down, as a data set from the US that may indicate a slowdown in growth baffled investors. Yesterday, Wall Street, major indices rebounded after two days of heavy losses, retailers, technology companies and the Internet have posted strong increases. In the United States, existing home sales rose in October, breaking a six-month run of losses, the National Association of Realtors announced. There is $ 1,278 or $ 1,121 on offer for a pound this morning.
The papers
Several articles today deal with the history of the British doctoral student sentenced to life imprisonment in the United Arab Emirates. His wife said that he had failed in Britain. "We live a nightmare", is the Mail big title. "The imprisoned British spy has failed among diplomats, said his wife," Times & # 39; treatment. the guardian also has this story on the front of the stage, but leads with "the Bannon plan for the far right in Europe routed".
Elsewhere, it's a mix. About Brexit, the Telegraph a: "Deal is a turkey trap, warns Hunt." the Express reports on "The shocking increase in diabetes in children". the FT "Goldman is accused of corruption as part of a" massive conspiracy "exceeding 1MDB" I a: "Climbing trees to create character, says the Secretary of Education for Children". the Mirror Interview with the mother of a teenager who drowned despite an attempt to rescue Prince William: "Mom: my hero Wills". the Sun tells the story of a small fluffy canine detained under the Dangerous Dogs Act: "I am a silly puppy …. Get me out of here! "
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