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Chilly weather doesn't dampen UK joy at lockdown easing

Tuesday, 13 April 2021, 07:22 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

 People across Britain flocked to shed shaggy locks and browse for clothes, books and other “non-essential” items as shops, gyms, hairdressers, restaurant patios and beer gardens...

Pubs, hairdressers set to reopen as UK eases virus lockdown

Monday, 12 April 2021, 06:46 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

Millions of people in Britain will get their first chance in months for haircuts, casual shopping and restaurant meals on Monday, as the government takes the next step on its lockdown-lifting road...

EU and COVID-19: When a vaccine only adds to the trouble

Sunday, 11 April 2021, 18:14 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

European Union leaders no longer meet around a common oval summit table to broker their famed compromises. Instead, each of the 27 watches the other heads of state or government with suspicion via a...

Philip's funeral April 17 at Windsor Castle; Harry to attend

Saturday, 10 April 2021, 18:45 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

Prince Philip’s royal ceremonial funeral will take place April 17 at Windsor Castle — a slimmed-down service amid the COVID-19 pandemic that will be entirely closed to the...

Too much? BBC gets complaints over Prince Philip coverage

Saturday, 10 April 2021, 18:23 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

The U.K.’s national broadcaster switched instantly into mourning mode when Prince Philip’s death was announced but not everyone has agreed with that BBC decision. The BBC...

Pope praises Prince Philip's devotion to family

Saturday, 10 April 2021, 13:44 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

Pope Francis has offered Queen Elizabeth II "heartfelt condolences" for the loss of her husband and praised the late Prince Philip for his devotion to marriage and "distinguished record" of public...

Gun salutes to mark Prince Philip's death

Saturday, 10 April 2021, 11:00 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

LONDON - Gun salutes marking the death of the Duke of Edinburgh will take place across the U.K., in Gibraltar and at sea. The U.K. defense ministry said that batteries will fire 41 rounds at one...

No region in the world spared as virus cases, deaths surge

Saturday, 10 April 2021, 07:32 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

Hospitals in Turkey and Poland are filling up. Pakistan is restricting domestic travel. The U.S. government will send more help to the state with the country's worst infection increase. The...

Veteran Greek crime journalist shot dead near home in Athens

Friday, 9 April 2021, 21:02 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

A veteran Greek crime reporter was gunned down Friday near his home in southern Athens, police said. Giorgos Karaivaz was found dead early in the afternoon with several gunshot wounds beside his...

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