Stories for April 8th 2019

Monday, April 8th 2019 - 09:29 UTC
Message to the Democrats: Trump will “never” disclose his tax returns

One of US President Donald Trump's top aides has said that opposition Democrats will “never” see his tax returns. White House acting chief of staff Mick Mulvaney said the call for the records to be released was a “political stunt”.
Monday, April 8th 2019 - 08:54 UTC
Venezuelans march for power, water and getting rid of Maduro

After weeks of power cuts and limited access to water, tens of thousands of Venezuelans took to the streets on Saturday to back opposition leader Juan Guaido and protest against President Nicolas Maduro, who they accuse of wrecking the economy.
Monday, April 8th 2019 - 08:51 UTC
China and EU meeting to address trade, markets and Beijing control of strategic industries

China wants to work with the European Union on issues from climate change to trade, Premier Li Keqiang wrote in a German newspaper before a summit this week aimed at cementing ties.
Monday, April 8th 2019 - 08:38 UTC
UK Jewish Labour Movement declare a no confidence in Jeremy Corbyn

The Jewish Labour Movement, which is affiliated to Britain's main opposition Labour Party, passed a motion of no confidence in party leader Jeremy Corbyn on Sunday, over his handling of anti-Semitism complaints, Sky News reported.
Monday, April 8th 2019 - 07:48 UTC
First independent group march authorized in Cuba

Hundreds of Cubans marched peacefully through Havana calling for an end to animal cruelty on Sunday in what organizers believe was the first independent march authorized by the one-party state.
Monday, April 8th 2019 - 07:09 UTC
HMS Montrose spots high seas' fuel transfer to North Korean tanker

The Royal Navy frigate HMS Montrose has successfully tracked an illegal fuel transfer at sea while conducting United Nations sanctions enforcement against North Korea. Working alongside Japanese partners, HMS Montrose spotted a North Korean ship in the East China Sea, alongside another ship of unknown nationality.
Monday, April 8th 2019 - 06:50 UTC
Theresa May concedes that concluding a Brexit deal needs “compromise” from Tories and Labour

British Prime Minister Theresa May on Sunday conceded that concluding a Brexit deal with the main opposition will need “compromise on both sides” as she faced criticism for being inflexible.
Monday, April 8th 2019 - 06:20 UTC
Brunt Ice Shelf in Antarctic with BAS Halley Station is calving

Glaciology experts have issued evidence that a large section of the Brunt Ice Shelf in Antarctica, which is home to the British Antarctic Survey's Halley Research Station, is about break off. The rifting started several years ago and is now approaching its final phase.