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Now the hope is that Mr Assad will change his behaviour. But what about the wider Syrian conflict? This brutal war shows no sign of ending. Many have pointed out that it is barrel bombs, artillery and bullets that are responsible for the overwhelming bulk of the deaths and mutilations in Syria, not chemical weapons, and yet it is these that prompt Western action.

There is a good measure of truth in this sentiment, though for historical and cultural reasons chemical weapons have a particular horror in the West in the wake of their use in World War One. The treaty banning them is an important disarmament agreement and its weakening threatens to unwind years of progress.

But the wider question is to what extent these latest strikes change the picture in Syria? Do they bring the conflict any closer to an end? Sadly the answer is almost certainly no.

The question posed does of course have a very short answer – the UK is leaving the EU on that date because a majority of voters in the Brexit referendum of June 2016 backed the Leave campaign. Theresa May triggered Article 50 in March of last year before she had even conceived of her snap general election, never mind called it.

We look at why the seemingly inauspicious date of March 29 2019  was chosen, what problems it has caused, and how it could become an issue as the date looms larger. Given that she is now unable to move certain ministers due to potential rebellion, it is easy to forget how powerful Mrs May appeared this time last year.

However, it is hard to understate the outcry if, for whatever reason, the UK delays their date of departure from the EU. If Theresa May even hints at such a move, there will be a cabinet revolt, a furious media, and quite possibly a leadership challenge, within a matter of days, if not hours.

The fishing row shows the UK Government would rather remain part of EU institutions than delay Article 50. For better or worse, the UK will leave the EU a year today, no matter the consequences.

Easter weather SNOW: UK set for HEAVIEST Easter snowfall EVER as WORST freeze of year hits. BRITAIN is on alert for what could be the heaviest Easter snowfall EVER as the nation braces for the worst Arctic whiteout of the year so far.

Ant and Dec – you just can’t imagine one without the other. The pair have been inseparable for years both professionally, as Britain’s best-known presenting duo, and personally, through their longstanding friendship.

But there’s trouble in the camp following Ant’s recent arrest on suspicion of drink driving, after he was involved in a collision in south-west London on Sunday.

He also spent a period in rehab last summer for painkiller and alcohol addiction.

And now it’s uncertain what the future holds. We look at the implications for the much-loved pair and ITV as Ant seeks further treatment.

“Ren Ri” 初七 人日 The 7th Day of Chinese New Year is Everyone’s Birthday.
The day when everyone grows 1 year older. Post dedicated to all my friends back home in Singapore.
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