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Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Afghanistan - interpreters 'betrayed' by UK and US - BBC News

Published on 28 Jun 2016

The Taliban in Afghanistan are targeting frontline interpreters who worked with British and US forces. Many of these translators have reached out to the governments of the UK and the US for help but say they have been rejected. The BBC's Sana Safi speaks to two former interpreters - the first made it all the way to Coventry in the UK only to be told he had to leave the country.

What is article 50? | Brexit and the EU referendum explained: The Guardian

The Guardian

Published on 29 Jun 2016

The only legal way for a Brexit – or for any member state to withdraw from the European Union – is by triggering an obscure and controversial clause in the Lisbon Treaty: article 50.

#Turkey - PM: ISIL prime suspect in Ataturk Airport attack: Al Jazeera English

Published on 28 Jun 2016

At least 36 people have been killed in attacks at Istanbul's Ataturk Airport, which the Turkish prime minister said was likely carried out by the Islamic State of Iraq of the Levant (ISIL, or ISIS) group.

Binali Yildirim said three suicide bombers were involved in the attack late on Tuesday evening.

Al Jazeera's Rob Matheson reports.

Strategy Video: Wading Back into Pound Trading Post-Brexit Forex News by DailyFX

Published on 28 Jun 2016

Talking Points:

• The Brexit vote caused unprecedented volatility for GBP/USD and the Pound last week

• Trading through the vote was extremely risky and was unfit for any but those with the highest risk tolerance

• Conditions are normalizing and Sterling trading is more reasonable, but caution is still necessary

Read the full article here:

https://www.dailyfx.com/forex/video/l...

WTI Crude Oil and Natural Gas Forecast June 29, 2016: DailyForex

Published on 28 Jun 2016

The WTI Crude Oil market rose during the day on Tuesday, as most risk assets got a bit of a boost during the day. With this, it’ll be interesting to see how things play out today with the inventory numbers coming out but it has to be noted that we did break above the highs from the previous session. That’s a fairly bullish sign and the fact that we cleared the $48 level also show signs of strength. The 50 day exponential moving average, pictured in red on this chart, seems to have offered bullish pressure. At this point in time, I think it will be fairly choppy but it looks as if the buyers are starting to step in and assert their will again. A move below the $46 level would be very negative.

#UK - Sir Richard Branson Wants A Second EU Referendum: Good Morning Britain

Published on 28 Jun 2016

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Sir Richard Branson and Tyra Banks talk about Brexit.

#UK - PM Cameron bows out at 'final EU summit': euronews (in English)

Published on 28 Jun 2016

British Prime Minister David Cameron has bowed out of his final Eu summit by urging his successor to forge strong ties with the bloc.

"This is a sad night for me," says Cameron. "I threw myself in, head, heart and soul. And I didn’t succeed."

"While we seek the best possible partnership that we can after leaving the European Union, it is impossible to have all of the benefits of memberships, without some of the costs of membership. That is something the next government is going to have to thin…

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#USA - Two Trains Collide Head On: ABC News

Published on 28 Jun 2016

The horrific high-speed collision happened near Panhandle, Texas.