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Opposition developing to Boris Johnson's Parliament manoeuvre

Thursday, 29 August 2019, 12:54 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Political opposition to Prime Minister Boris Johnson's move to suspend Parliament crystalized Thursday amid protests, legal action and a petition to block the move which has gathered more than 1...

Jet-car speed racer Jessi Combs dies trying to break record

Thursday, 29 August 2019, 09:23 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Jet-car speed racer Jessi Combs, known by fans as the "fastest woman on four wheels," has died in a crash in Oregon's Alvord Desert while trying to break a speed record, local authorities said...

Italy's Conte might be back at helm with Salvini shut out

Thursday, 29 August 2019, 08:21 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Two Italian political parties agreed Wednesday to try to form a new coalition government, putting aside past rivalry to forestall an election that could put right-wing nationalist Matteo Salvini in...

'Dramatic resurgence' of measles seen in Europe, WHO reports

Thursday, 29 August 2019, 08:15 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

The World Health Organization says there has been a "dramatic resurgence" of measles in Europe, in part fueled by vaccine refusals, with nearly 90,000 people sickened by the virus in the first half of...

Q&A: What Johnson's move means for Brexit

Wednesday, 28 August 2019, 16:09 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

The move by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to suspend parliament in October could make it more likely that Britain falls out of the European Union on Oct. 31 without a deal, wreaking havoc for...

Epstein accuser says Prince Andrew should 'come clean'

Wednesday, 28 August 2019, 14:53 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

An alleged victim of Jeffrey Epstein who claims she was also sent to London and elsewhere for sex with Britain's Prince Andrew has challenged the British royal to speak up, saying: "He knows exactly...

Respiratory ailments rise in Brazil as Amazon fires rage

Wednesday, 28 August 2019, 07:57 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Lingering smoke in the Amazon caused concern Tuesday among Brazilians who say that respiratory problems — particularly among children and the elderly — have increased as fires in the...

Humanitarian search flights grounded by Italy

Wednesday, 28 August 2019, 07:49 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Two humanitarian groups that have been flying missions over the central Mediterranean in search of smugglers' boats packed with migrants in need of rescue and to monitor possible human rights...

Updated: UN says 40 migrants feared drowned in capsizing off Libya

Tuesday, 27 August 2019, 19:33 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

A boat carrying dozens of migrants bound for Europe capsized Tuesday in the Mediterranean Sea off Libya, with at least 40 people missing and presumed drowned, U.N. officials said, as a support group...

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