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Police arrest man over threats to UK Brexit lawsuit claimant

Wednesday, 7 December 2016, 13:24 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

A man has been arrested on suspicion of sending online threats to the lead claimant in Britain's Brexit court case, police said Wednesday, as the high-stakes legal drama continued at the Supreme...

Game of Thrones actor Peter Vaughan dies at 93

Tuesday, 6 December 2016, 15:57 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

British actor Peter Vaughan, best known for roles in Game of Thrones and Porridge, has died at the age of 93, the BBC reports. He played Maester Aemon in the HBO series and Grouty in the TV...

EU's Brexit negotiator puts time pressure on Britain

Tuesday, 6 December 2016, 15:32 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Britain hasn't got two years to negotiate its divorce from the European Union after all. The EU's chief negotiator on Brexit warned Tuesday that the country will have less than 18 months once...

Japanese Prime Minister Abe won't apologise at Pearl Harbour

Tuesday, 6 December 2016, 06:39 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe won't apologize for Japan's attack when he visits the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor later this month, the government spokesman said Tuesday. Chief...

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