Explaining the border 'backstop' that halted Brexit deal
Wednesday, 16 January 2019, 09:06
Last update: about 9 years ago
Much of the stated opposition to Prime Minister Theresa May's divorce deal with the European Union centered on the "backstop." The provision was designed to prevent the reintroduction of border...
'Black Panther' poised to become an Oscars heavyweight
Wednesday, 16 January 2019, 08:49
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
"Black Panther" has, in a way, already been to the Oscars. Much of the film's cast was eagerly highlighted at March's ceremony: a welcome splash of blockbuster luster at an Academy Awards that...
Updated: UK's May faces no-confidence vote after Brexit plan crushed
Tuesday, 15 January 2019, 20:29
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
The U.K. Parliament held a historic vote Tuesday as British Prime Minister Theresa May lobbied for support but braced for defeat of the U.K.'s divorce deal with the European Union. Lawmakers...
Gunfire, blast at upscale complex in Kenya's capital
Tuesday, 15 January 2019, 15:02
Last update: about 9 years ago
An upscale hotel complex in Kenya's capital came under attack on Tuesday, with a blast and heavy gunfire. Witnesses and police at the scene called it a terror attack. The complex in Nairobi's...
Huawei founder says company would not share user secrets
Tuesday, 15 January 2019, 14:07
Last update: about 9 years ago
The founder of Huawei said Tuesday his company would refuse to disclose secrets about its customers and their communication networks, trying to lay to rest concerns the Chinese tech giant might spy...
UK lawmakers prepare to deliver verdict on EU divorce deal
Tuesday, 15 January 2019, 11:50
Last update: about 9 years ago
British lawmakers were preparing to deliver their verdict on Prime Minister Theresa May's divorce deal with the European Union on Tuesday after more than two years of political upheaval. All...
'McJesus' sculpture sparks outrage among Israel's Christians
Tuesday, 15 January 2019, 06:48
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
An art exhibit in Israel featuring a crucified Ronald McDonald has sparked protests by the country's Arab Christian minority. Hundreds of Christians calling for the removal of the sculpture,...
Watch: Polish mayor dies after being stabbed in heart at age 53
Monday, 14 January 2019, 15:44
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
The popular liberal mayor of the Polish port city of Gdansk died on Monday after he was stabbed during a charity event the evening before by an ex-convict who stormed onstage and said it was revenge...