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UK leader unveils Brexit Plan B, looks a lot like Plan A

Tuesday, 22 January 2019, 10:07 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

British Prime Minister Theresa May unveiled her Brexit Plan B on Monday — and it looks a lot like Plan A. May launched a mission to resuscitate her rejected European Union divorce deal,...

Boat with migrants rescued off Libya looks for port to dock

Monday, 21 January 2019, 13:37 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

A private rescue boat carrying dozens of migrants said Sunday that for a second day several nations had not given permission for it to enter a safe port, while another vessel filled with panicky...

Few signs of breakthrough as May set to unveil Brexit Plan B

Monday, 21 January 2019, 11:53 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Prime Minister Theresa May is set to unveil her new plan to break Britain's Brexit deadlock — and it's expected to look a lot like the old plan decisively rejected by Parliament last...

Pope visit to Panama highlights church ministry to migrants

Monday, 21 January 2019, 07:50 Last update: about 9 years ago

When Pope Francis visits Panama this week, he arrives not only as the first Latin American pontiff to visit Central America but as perhaps the world's most prominent advocate for migrants at a time...

2-for-1: Total lunar eclipse comes with supermoon bonus

Monday, 21 January 2019, 07:46 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

The only total lunar eclipse this year and next came with a supermoon bonus. On Sunday night, the moon, Earth and sun lined up to create the eclipse, which was visible throughout North and South...

UK police speak to Prince Philip about not wearing seat-belt

Sunday, 20 January 2019, 17:39 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

British police have spoken with Prince Philip after the husband of Queen Elizabeth II was photographed apparently driving without wearing a seatbelt — just two days after he was involved in a...

May plans next move in Brexit fight as chances rise of delay

Sunday, 20 January 2019, 17:34 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

As Prime Minister Theresa May prepared her next move in Britain's deadlocked Brexit battle, a senior opposition politician said Sunday that it's unlikely the U.K. will leave the European Union as...

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