Pope removes two cardinals from cabinet named in abuse scandal
Wednesday, 12 December 2018, 16:55
Last update: about 9 years ago
Pope Francis has removed two cardinals from his informal cabinet after they were implicated in the Catholic Church's sex abuse and cover-up scandal, shedding embarrassing advisers ahead of a...
UK's May hits narrowing road for help rescuing Brexit deal
Wednesday, 12 December 2018, 07:59
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
Prime Minister Theresa May said she found "a shared determination" among some European leaders Tuesday to persuade the British Parliament to accept a proposed Brexit deal, but her continental...
UK's May lobbies EU leaders in fight to save Brexit deal
Tuesday, 11 December 2018, 16:06
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
Top European Union officials on Tuesday ruled out any renegotiation of the divorce agreement with Britain, as Prime Minister Theresa May fought to save her Brexit deal by lobbying leaders in Europe's...
Markets on edge as Brexit uncertainty hits new highs
Tuesday, 11 December 2018, 07:44
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
It's crunch time for Brexit, and investors in the region could be in for a white-knuckle ride through Christmas. Prime Minister Theresa May on Monday canceled a long-awaited parliamentary vote on...
Nobel Peace winners urge global action against sexual violence
Monday, 10 December 2018, 16:02
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
The Congolese doctor who shares this year's Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to end the use of rape and sexual violence as weapons of war on Monday called for strong international action against the...
Updated (3): Brexit in turmoil as May postpones Parliament vote on it
Monday, 10 December 2018, 14:04
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
The British government's Brexit plans were thrown into chaos on Monday, with Prime Minister Theresa May making an emergency statement to lawmakers amid signs she would postpone a Parliamentary vote...
Hunger, lice, filth: Moroccan camp shows migrant challenges
Monday, 10 December 2018, 08:36
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
As Morocco prepares to host the signing of a landmark global migration agreement, hundreds of migrants are languishing in a Casablanca camp rife with hunger, misery, lice and filth. These...
Paris cleans up after latest riot; pressure builds on Macron
Sunday, 9 December 2018, 18:38
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
Paris tourist sites reopened, workers cleaned up broken glass and shop owners tried to put the city on its feet again Sunday, a day after running battles between "yellow vest" protesters and police...