Fears grow: 1/3 of UK firms consider move abroad over Brexit
Sunday, 3 February 2019, 06:55
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
Nearly a third of U.K. firms may shift their operations abroad because of Britain's looming departure from the European Union, a survey of 1,200 company directors suggested Friday, as the political...
Meghan puts notes on bananas sent to sex workers in Britain
Saturday, 2 February 2019, 18:07
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has written personal messages to women being helped by a charity that seeks to help sex workers break free from prostitution. Prince Harry's wife took the unusual...
Updated: Russia to pull plug on nuclear arms pact after US does same
Saturday, 2 February 2019, 10:56
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
Russian President Vladimir Putin says that Russia will abandon a centerpiece nuclear arms treaty, following in the footsteps of the United States, and that Moscow will only deploy intermediate-range...
French yellow vest protesters back on the streets
Saturday, 2 February 2019, 10:43
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
France's yellow vest protesters are taking to the streets to keep pressure on French President Emmanuel Macron's government, for the 12th straight weekend of demonstrations. Multiple protests are...
Clive Swift, actor in Keeping Up Appearances, dies aged 82
Friday, 1 February 2019, 18:20
Last update: about 9 years ago
Actor Clive Swift, who played Hyacinth Bucket’s beleaguered husband Richard in Keeping Up Appearances, has died aged 82, his family has confirmed. A former member of the Royal Shakespeare...
Italy blocks Sea-Watch 3 from leaving port on safety issues
Friday, 1 February 2019, 14:17
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
The Italian Coast Guard says that the ship operated by the German humanitarian group Sea-Watch will not be allowed to leave port due to safety violations. The Coast Guard said in a statement...
Midwest awaits spring-like thaw just days after bitter cold
Friday, 1 February 2019, 13:56
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
The bitter cold that gripped the Midwest Chicago forced commuters to bundle up like polar explorers. By early next week, many of those same people might get by with a light jacket. Just...
Updated: Italy slips into recession and weighs on eurozone economy
Thursday, 31 January 2019, 11:41
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
The Italian economy slipped into recession in the final three months of the year, weighing on the wider eurozone's growth, official figures showed Thursday. The Italian statistics agency said...
Updated (2): Rescue ship arrives in Catania, 47 migrants disembark
Thursday, 31 January 2019, 10:04
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
Europe's latest migrant standoff came to a conclusion Thursday as 47 migrants kept at sea for nearly two weeks while Italy pressured European countries to take them in finally disembarked from their rescue ship in Sicily....
EU leaders say no, non and nein to Brexit deal changes
Wednesday, 30 January 2019, 16:34
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
Leaders across the European Union offered a united chorus of "No" on Wednesday to Britain's belated bid to negotiate changes to the Brexit divorce deal so Prime Minister Theresa May can win the...