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Game of Thrones actor Peter Vaughan dies at 93

Tuesday, 6 December 2016, 15:57 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

British actor Peter Vaughan, best known for roles in Game of Thrones and Porridge, has died at the age of 93, the BBC reports. He played Maester Aemon in the HBO series and Grouty in the TV...

EU's Brexit negotiator puts time pressure on Britain

Tuesday, 6 December 2016, 15:32 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Britain hasn't got two years to negotiate its divorce from the European Union after all. The EU's chief negotiator on Brexit warned Tuesday that the country will have less than 18 months once...

Japanese Prime Minister Abe won't apologise at Pearl Harbour

Tuesday, 6 December 2016, 06:39 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe won't apologize for Japan's attack when he visits the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor later this month, the government spokesman said Tuesday. Chief...

Baby's first flight: Woman gives birth while on airplane

Monday, 5 December 2016, 14:51 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

A Southwest Airlines plane made an emergency landing in Charleston, South Carolina, after a baby was born in the middle of the flight. Airline spokeswoman Melissa Ford tells local news outlets...

UK government's Brexit plans in hands of Supreme Court

Monday, 5 December 2016, 12:00 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Prime Minister Theresa May wants to start Britain's divorce from the European Union, but 11 judges may stand in her way. On Monday, May's government will ask Supreme Court justices to overturn a...

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