2017年10月30日星期一

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Yahoo! News: World News


Mueller probe: Why tax-evasion charges can be leverage for investigators

Posted: 30 Oct 2017 02:05 PM PDT

Mueller probe: Why tax-evasion charges can be leverage for investigatorsIn the current investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election, special counsel Robert Mueller is using the tax charges, along with money-laundering and other charges, not just to get justice, but as a lever to try to get former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort to cooperate with his investigation. Legal experts say the revelation about the official, George Papadopoulos, has potentially bigger implications for the investigation than the Manafort case, at least for the moment, because he probably has agreed to cooperate with investigators.


Tanks in Barcelona’s streets? Not on EU’s watch.

Posted: 30 Oct 2017 12:35 PM PDT

Tanks in Barcelona's streets? Not on EU's watch.Related stories The Monitor's ViewThe battle of Kirkuk as a lesson on 'self determination' The Monitor's ViewLessons in identity from Kurds and Catalans Across Spain, tough questions about what binds a nation


Across Spain, tough questions about what binds a nation

Posted: 30 Oct 2017 10:19 AM PDT

Across Spain, tough questions about what binds a nationBehind the nervous laughter, however, lies a great sense of uncertainty across Spain, including Catalonia, after regional authorities voted to break free Oct. 27 and the central government in Madrid quickly voted to impose order. Spaniards are jumping on every news alert as the first workweek with Catalonia under Madrid's control begins.


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