Government News

• Sudanese Military, Protest Leader Sign Transition Deal
  
  The pact opens the way for the two factions to form a joint military and civilian council that will lead Sudan during the three-year run up to elections for a civilian-led government.
  Voice of America.  Saturday, 17 Aug 2019.
• Oliver Letwin says he 'WON'T' support a caretaker Corbyn government
  
  Tory former minister Sir Oliver Letwin has said he does not share Jeremy Corbyn's plan to install the Labour leader as a caretaker prime minister to prevent a no-deal Brexit.
  Daily Mail.  Saturday, 17 Aug 2019.
• Week Ahead: ONC, CMS brass to talk interoperability
  
  In separate meetings, CMS and ONC leaders are slated to provide updates on how the government plans to improve health information exchange.
  Modern Healthcare.  Saturday, 17 Aug 2019.
• Growing fears of Chinese military crackdown on Hong Kong protests
  
  There are growing fears the Chinese government may use the military to crack down on protesters in Hong Kong. ...
  CBS News.  Saturday, 17 Aug 2019.
• Mexico is busing asylum-seeking migrants to southern border
  
  MEXICO CITY (AP) - The Mexican government said Friday it is busing migrants who have applied for asylum in the United States to the southern Mexico state of Chiapas. ...
  Washington Times.  Friday, 16 Aug 2019.
• Ken Clarke puts himself forward to lead the government if Boris Johnson is ousted from No.10
  
  MPs who want to stop a No Deal Brexit are considering ousting Boris Johnson from Downing Street through a vote of no-confidence, but disagree on who should replace him.
  Daily Mail.  Saturday, 17 Aug 2019.
• Israel blocks U.S. congresswomen from visiting the country
  
  The Israeli government says it will not let U.S. Reps. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib visit the country as planned this weekend. The two Democrats, who are both Muslim, have been outspoken in support of Palestinian rights.
  CBS News.  Friday, 16 Aug 2019.
• Why Nigeria has restricted food imports
  
  The government hopes to boost agriculture but will it lead to higher prices?
  BBC News.  Friday, 16 Aug 2019.
• Jesse Watters: Epstein's apparent suicide a good reason why 'the left' is wrong about government
  
  On "The Five" Friday, Fox News' Jesse Watters said that the suicide of financier Jeffrey Epstein in federal custody is just another example of "government incompetence" blasting those responsible for his death.
  Fox News.  Friday, 16 Aug 2019.
• Nigerian government ordered to pay $9bn to private gas firm
  
  Gas company P&ID has been locked in a legal dispute with the Nigerian government for almost a decade.
  BBC News.  Friday, 16 Aug 2019.
• US government awards General Motors $2M for solid-state battery research - Roadshow
  
  Ford is also getting money from the Department of Energy, but not for electric powertrains.
  CNET.  Friday, 16 Aug 2019.
• U.S. Oil Supplies Up for 2nd Week, Adds to Bearish Sentiment
  
  A U.S. government report reveals that crude inventories rose by 1.6 million barrels for the week ending Aug 9, very different to the 2.7 million barrels drawdown that energy analysts had expected.
  Zacks.  Friday, 16 Aug 2019.
• CEO Of Cathay Pacific Airways Resigns Amid Hong Kong Protests
  
  Cathay's chairman says new leaders can "reset confidence." The resignation comes after anti-government protesters filled Hong Kong International Airport, and Beijing pressured the carrier.
  NPR.  Friday, 16 Aug 2019.
• U.S. lawmaker Tlaib won't visit West Bank under 'oppressive conditions' imposed by Israel
  
  U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib says she won't travel to the West Bank after all to visit her family after the Israeli government lifted a ban on her entry, citing "oppressive conditions" that she says just work to humiliate her.
  CBC News.  Friday, 16 Aug 2019.
• Hong Kong on Brink of Recession as Trade War, Political Protests Escalate
  
  Hong Kong is on the verge of its first recession in a decade as increasingly violent anti-government protests scare off tourists and bite into retail sales in one of the world's most popular shopping destinations. ...
  Newsmax.  Friday, 16 Aug 2019.

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