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Updated: Dutch PM Rutte claims win over 'wrong kind of populism'

Wednesday, 15 March 2017, 22:24 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte on Wednesday claimed a dominating parliamentary election victory over anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders, who failed the year's first litmus test for populism in Europe....

Pope Francis warns of 'very grave sin' when jobs are cut unjustly

Wednesday, 15 March 2017, 13:40 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Pope Francis said Wednesday that employers who fire workers for unclear economic reasons are committing a "very grave sin" and should ensure dignified work for all their employees. Francis made...

EU chief dismisses 'threats' of British exit without a deal

Wednesday, 15 March 2017, 11:24 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

European Council President Donald Tusk warned Britain Wednesday that leaving the EU without any formal agreement would harm the U.K. most. With Britain set in coming days to launch two years of...

Polls open in Dutch election seen as barometer of populism

Wednesday, 15 March 2017, 09:51 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Dutch voters cast ballots Wednesday at polling booths across the nation in parliamentary elections that are being closely watched as a possible indicator of the strength of far-right populism ahead of...

Dutch leader says Brexit puts Britain in deep trouble

Wednesday, 15 March 2017, 07:47 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte on Tuesday questioned British optimism that departing the European Union will lead to a brighter future, saying the United Kingdom could be in for "potentially...

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