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Honda to shut plant in Britain, imperiling 3,500 jobs

Tuesday, 19 February 2019, 11:15 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Honda Motor Co. plans to close its car factory in western England in 2021, the company said Tuesday, in a fresh blow to the British economy as it faces its March 29 exit from the European...

Bombshell book alleges a Vatican gay subculture, hypocrisy

Tuesday, 19 February 2019, 09:17 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

A gay French writer has lifted the lid on what he calls one of the world's largest gay communities, the Vatican, estimating that most of its prelates are homosexually inclined and attributing much of...

In Brexit limbo, UK veers between high anxiety, grim humour

Monday, 18 February 2019, 08:34 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

It's said that history often repeats itself — the first time as tragedy, the second as farce. Many Britons feel they are living through both at the same time as their country navigates its way...

Hundreds stranded as British airline Flybmi collapses

Sunday, 17 February 2019, 19:06 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Hundreds of passengers throughout Europe have been stranded by the abrupt collapse of the British regional airline Flybmi. British Midland Regional Limited, which operates as Flybmi, said it's...

Vatican defrocks former US cardinal McCarrick over sex abuse

Saturday, 16 February 2019, 11:08 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Pope Francis has defrocked former U.S. Cardinal Theodore McCarrick after Vatican officials found him guilty of soliciting for sex while hearing Confession and sexual crimes against minors and adults,...

Prince Philip won't be charged for car crash

Thursday, 14 February 2019, 13:57 Last update: about 9 years ago

Prince Philip won't face charges in connection with a car collision that left two women injured, British prosecutors said Thursday. The decision came just days after Buckingham Palace said the...

The 'real' St Valentine was no patron of love

Thursday, 14 February 2019, 11:13 Last update: about 9 years ago

On Feb. 14, sweethearts of all ages will exchange cards, flowers, candy, and more lavish gifts in the name of St. Valentine. But as a historian of Christianity, I can tell you that at the root of...

May delay: UK PM asks lawmakers for more time on Brexit

Wednesday, 13 February 2019, 07:35 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

British Prime Minister Theresa May urged restive lawmakers Tuesday to hold their nerve and give her more time to rework a divorce agreement with the European Union, heightening concerns that Brexit...

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