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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...

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...

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