Close Relations
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| Originally published | 1997 |
| Authors | Deborah Moggach |
| Genres | Domestic Fiction |
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| ID | 2445144 |
About Close Relations
Gordon Hammond, 65 and a builder has a heart attack. Whilst recovering in hospital he falls in love with April, a young black nurse, and leaves Dorothy, his wife of 45 years to set up home with her. Dorothy is released like a loose cannon into the lives of her three daughters and chaos ensues.
How India-Canada ties descended into a public feud
...By Sharanya Hrishikesh & Vikas PandeyBBC News, DelhiThe escalating row over the murder of a Sikh separatist leader has the potential to derail years of Close Relations between Canada and India, two key strategic partners on security and trade...
Ukraine war: Russian general fired after criticising army leaders
... Gen Surovikin was said to enjoy Close Relations with the former Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin and there had been media reports that he had been arrested following the brief revolt...
China stages big military incursion, Taiwan says
... But it also maintains Close Relations with Taiwan and sells arms to it under the Taiwan Relations Act, which states that the US must provide the island with the means to defend itself...
Xi Biden meeting: US leader promises 'no new Cold War' with China
... But it also maintains Close Relations with Taiwan and sells arms to it under the Taiwan Relations Act, which states that the US must provide the island with the means to defend itself...
Liz Truss resignation: World politicians and media react to Truss departure
... In an earlier statement, Mr Biden said Close Relations with the UK would continue, and thanked Ms Truss for her partnership " on a range of issues including holding Russia accountable for its war against Ukraine"...
Biden again says US would defend Taiwan if China attacks
... But it maintains Close Relations and sells arms to Taiwan under the Taiwan Relations Act, which states that the US must provide the island with the means to defend itself...
Israel outrage at Russian claim that Hitler was part Jewish
... Israel, which has Close Relations with both Ukraine and Russia, has been at the forefront of international mediation efforts to try to stop the fighting...
Ukraine will not respond to provocations, Zelensky says
... Ukraine, a former Soviet republic with historic ties to Russia, is not a member of Nato or the European Union but has Close Relations with both...
Biden again says US would defend Taiwan if China attacks
US President Joe Biden has again said the US would defend Taiwan in The Event of an " unprecedented attack" by China.
Speaking in a CBS interview, Mr Biden replied " Yes" when asked if That meant US forces would defend Taiwan.
The Interview aired on Sunday, prompting the White House to reiterate That US policy had not changed.
Washington's policy has always been one of " strategic ambiguity" - it does not commit to defending Taiwan, but also does not rule out the option.
Taiwan is a self-ruled island off the coast of eastern China That Beijing claims as part of its territory. Washington has long walked a diplomatic tightrope over the issue. On The One hand it adheres to The One China policy, a cornerstone of its relationship with Beijing.
Under this policy, Taiwan is a part of China and The Position is not challenged. So the US does not recognise it as a separate state and has no diplomatic ties with The Island . But it maintains Close Relations and sells arms to Taiwan under the Taiwan Relations Act, which states That the US must provide The Island with the means to defend itself.
Mr Biden reiterated this in the CBS 60 Minutes interview on Sunday.
" There's a One-China policy and Taiwan makes their own judgements on their independence. We Are Not Moving , not encouraging their being independent - That 's their decision, " He Said .
Mr Biden had made, vowing to intervene militarily to defend Taiwan if it was attacked. The White House had quickly followed up by saying there was no departure from America's long-standing policy.
This Time too the White House has issued a statement That appears to contradict Mr Biden: " The President has said this before, including in Tokyo earlier this year. He also made clear then That our Taiwan policy hasn't changed. That remains true. "
But this is the third Time In a year That President Biden has gone further than the official stance in indicating A Promise of military Action - in October 2021 and Then Again in May this year.
Earlier this month, and Missile Defence to Taiwan, provoking anger from China.
Tensions Between Us and China ramped up after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made a controversial visit to The Island in August - A Trip Mr Biden had said was " not a good idea".
In response, Beijing staged a five-day military blockade around Taiwan. The US claims it shot missiles over The Island , but Beijing did not confirm this and Taiwan said the missiles China fired flew high into the atmosphere and posed no threat.
Elsewhere in the pre-recorded interview broadcast on Sunday,
Source of news: bbc.com
