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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...

New Zealand Prime Minister John Key resigns after eight years

Monday, 5 December 2016, 06:13 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

New Zealand's popular Prime Minister John Key stunned the nation on Monday when he announced, in a breaking voice, he was resigning after eight years as leader. Key had been widely expected to...

UK foreign secretary downplays EU payment suggestions

Sunday, 4 December 2016, 18:05 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Britain's foreign secretary dismissed as "speculation" suggestions that the U.K. would pay for tariff-free trade with the European Union after it leaves the bloc. Boris Johnson's comments...

Fidel Castro's ashes interred in private ceremony in Cuba

Sunday, 4 December 2016, 18:04 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Fidel Castro's ashes were interred in a private ceremony Sunday morning, ending nine days of mourning for the man who ruled Cuba for nearly half a century. The military caravan bearing his...

Italians vote in referendum; Renzi vows to quit if he loses

Sunday, 4 December 2016, 18:00 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Italians vote Sunday in a referendum on constitutional reforms that is being closely watched abroad to see if Italy becomes the next country to reject the political status quo. Premier...

Updated: Mainstream relief as leftist candidate wins in Austria

Sunday, 4 December 2016, 17:46 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Alexander Van der Bellen, who preached moderation and tolerance, won Austria's presidential election Sunday over right-wing populist Norbert Hofer, according to preliminary results that showed Van der Bellen convincingly ahead despite pre-vote polls showing them neck and neck....

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