Germany’s defense minister has said German troops in Turkey’s Incirlik Air Base will continue fighting in the international coalition against the Daesh terrorist group till the end of June. In an interview with German daily Bild am Sonntag, Ursula von der Leyen said German refueling aircraft were expected to be moved to Azraq air base of Jordan by mid-July. Source Anadolu Agency
President Macron promised French households a €6 billion tax cut as he launched plans designed to reinvigorate his flagging presidency. The tax cut, earmarked for next year, would be paid for in part by cutting more than 4,000 public-sector jobs as well as reducing pensions and benefits. Mr Macron said that it would help to usher France towards a new era of prosperity and shore up his credibility within the European Union. Source The Time
Called for a fight in progress, it was actually nothing …All started from a call to “17” this Sunday afternoon, shortly after 15 hours. A call signaling a fight street Jena La Roche-sur-Yon (Vendee). The policemen from La Garenne police station then went there. But once on the scene, they did not find anyone. It was then that about twenty individuals whose faces were concealed by scarves or hoods, attacked them. A real ambush. The attackers threw stones and firecrackers on the police. Source Actu17
China has reacted with anger to the news that the United States is ready to approve a $330 million arms sale to neigboring Taiwan. Source: CNBC
