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Man returns library book 53 years late

Monday, 18 March 2019, 11:24 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

A New Jersey man says he has returned an overdue library book — 53 years after he first borrowed the book. Fair Lawn resident Harry Krame says he checked out "The Family Book Of Verse" by...

As Brexit stalls, supporters protest betrayal of their dream

Monday, 18 March 2019, 08:02 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

With Britain's departure from the European Union likely to be put on hold, some Brexit supporters fear their dream is dying. But they aren't giving up without a fight — or at least, a long...

Hungarian leader tussles with EU as corruption concerns rise

Sunday, 17 March 2019, 16:39 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

As the Hungarian prime minister's conflicts with the European Union appear headed to a breaking point, calls are increasing for greater scrutiny of his government's spending of the bloc's...

May to UK Parliament: Back my Brexit deal or face long delay

Sunday, 17 March 2019, 16:37 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

British Prime Minister Theresa May warned Sunday that it would be "a potent symbol of Parliament's collective political failure" if a Brexit delay meant that the U.K. has to take part in May's...

Irish pride, and dash of politics, at St Patrick's Parade

Sunday, 17 March 2019, 08:14 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

A new, troublesome topic hovered over the St. Patrick's Day parade in New York this year: Britain's failed Brexit deal with the European Union that could squeeze Ireland's economy. But nothing...

Death toll rises to 50 in New Zealand mosque shootings

Sunday, 17 March 2019, 01:21 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

The death toll in the massacres at two New Zealand mosques rose to 50 on Sunday after police found another victim while removing bodies from the crime scenes, and authorities announced they do not...

Italy probes possible poisoning of anti-Berlusconi witness

Saturday, 16 March 2019, 18:43 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Italy prosecutors have opened an investigation into the possible poisoning death of a Moroccan model who was a key witness in the trial against ex-Premier Silvio Berlusconi over his infamous "bunga...

French rioters set fire to Paris bank; mother, child saved

Saturday, 16 March 2019, 16:06 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

French yellow vest protesters set life-threatening fires, smashed up luxury stores and clashed with police Saturday in the 18th straight weekend of demonstrations against President Emmanuel Macron....

As Brexit stalls, supporters protest betrayal of their dream

Saturday, 16 March 2019, 14:31 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

With Britain's departure from the European Union likely to be put on hold, some Brexit supporters fear their dream is dying. But they aren't giving up without a fight - or at least, a long...

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