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Texas girl, 6, strangled baby brother as dad shopped

Tuesday, 20 November 2018, 14:02 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

A Houston man has been charged with child abandonment after his 6-year-old daughter strangled her 1-year-old brother with a seat belt when he left them alone in a car. Adrian Dreshuan Middleton...

UK leader warns ousting her won't make Brexit talks easier

Sunday, 18 November 2018, 18:13 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Britain's besieged Prime Minister Theresa May warned Sunday that a leadership change wouldn't make Brexit negotiations easier, as opponents in her Conservative Party threaten to unseat her and the...

Pope decries that 'wealthy few' feast on what belongs to all

Sunday, 18 November 2018, 18:11 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Championing the cause of the poor, Pope Francis on Sunday lamented that "the wealthy few" enjoy what, "in justice, belongs to all" and said Christians cannot remain indifferent to the growing cries of...

One dead, dozens injured in French fuel taxes protests

Saturday, 17 November 2018, 14:30 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

One protester was killed and 47 others were injured during roadblocks set up around France to demonstrate against rising fuel taxes, a new challenge to embattled President Emmanuel Macron. The...

UK leader fights back against critics, defends Brexit deal

Saturday, 17 November 2018, 14:18 Last update: about 9 years ago

British Prime Minister Theresa May fought back Saturday against critics of her Brexit deal, telling her Conservative opponents that their alternative plans for Britain's departure from the European...

Allies rally to UK's May amid leadership woes over Brexit

Saturday, 17 November 2018, 07:45 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

British Prime Minister Theresa May won support for her beleaguered Brexit deal Friday from key politicians and business groups, but she remained besieged by internal party opponents determined to oust...

UK's May appeals to public on Brexit, braces for more blows

Friday, 16 November 2018, 14:02 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

British Prime Minister Theresa May appealed directly to voters to back her Brexit plan Friday as she braced for a potential leadership challenge from rivals within her party. May answered...

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