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Lawmakers urge British PM May to clarify Brexit intentions

Saturday, 14 January 2017, 06:38 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

A committee of British lawmakers is urging Prime Minister Theresa May to clarify her intentions on Brexit — particularly whether she intends to keep Britain in the European Union's large single...

As talks loom, 'hard Brexit' option raises fear of tariffs

Friday, 13 January 2017, 10:59 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Is it cod or haddock? That's the sort of question that will matter to Britain if it leaves the European Union's tariff-free single market and ends up operating under rules overseen by the World...

Australian health minister resigns over travel expense scandal

Friday, 13 January 2017, 06:40 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Australia's heath minister resigned on Friday over a scandal surrounding her travel expenses, a move that could lead to the first reshuffle of Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's Cabinet since his...

In tearful farewell, Obama awards Biden the Medal of Freedom

Friday, 13 January 2017, 06:28 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

At the dusk of both of their political careers, surrounded by teary friends and family, President Barack Obama on Thursday bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Joe Biden, the man he...

Paris officials charge first 3 suspects in Kardashian heist

Thursday, 12 January 2017, 20:09 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

French authorities have filed the first charges against three suspects in the armed jewelry heist of Kim Kardashian West, with more charges expected to follow, the Paris prosecutors' office said...

ECB extended stimulus as 'steady hand' in turbulent year

Thursday, 12 January 2017, 14:41 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Top officials of the European Central Bank wanted to extend stimulus measures in December in part to protect the eurozone economy from what could be a turbulent political year at home and...

Heathrow Airport cancels flights amid snow forecasts in UK

Thursday, 12 January 2017, 12:50 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

London's Heathrow Airport says dozens of flights have been cancelled amid forecasts of snow and strong winds in Britain. Heathrow, Europe's busiest airport, said 80 out of about 1,350 flights...

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