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North Korea escalates war of words in standoff with Seoul

Saturday, 20 February 2016, 15:14 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

North Korea responded to an unusually harsh verbal attack by South Korea's president against the North's leader and its recent nuclear test and rocket launch with a characteristically colorful...

Cameron says deal means Britain won't be part of EU 'superstate'

Saturday, 20 February 2016, 08:31 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

Prime Minister David Cameron on Friday pledged Britain will never become part of a "European superstate" thanks to a hard-fought deal for a less intrusive European Union which he hopes will...

Umberto Eco, author of 'The Name of the Rose,' dead at 84

Saturday, 20 February 2016, 08:19 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

Italian author Umberto Eco, who intrigued, puzzled and delighted readers worldwide with his best-selling historical novel "The Name of the Rose," has died. Spokeswoman Lori Glazer of Eco's...

Cameron, EU leaders still have 'lot to do' to reach deal

Friday, 19 February 2016, 12:52 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

British Prime Minister David Cameron forged ahead at tougher-than-expected talks with European partners Friday after meetings through the night failed to make much progress on his demands for a less...

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