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Japanese Prime Minister Abe won't apologise at Pearl Harbour

Tuesday, 6 December 2016, 06:39 Last update: about 9 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...

Baby's first flight: Woman gives birth while on airplane

Monday, 5 December 2016, 14:51 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

A Southwest Airlines plane made an emergency landing in Charleston, South Carolina, after a baby was born in the middle of the flight. Airline spokeswoman Melissa Ford tells local news outlets...

UK government's Brexit plans in hands of Supreme Court

Monday, 5 December 2016, 12:00 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Prime Minister Theresa May wants to start Britain's divorce from the European Union, but 11 judges may stand in her way. On Monday, May's government will ask Supreme Court justices to overturn a...

New Zealand Prime Minister John Key resigns after eight years

Monday, 5 December 2016, 06:13 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

New Zealand's popular Prime Minister John Key stunned the nation on Monday when he announced, in a breaking voice, he was resigning after eight years as leader. Key had been widely expected to...

UK foreign secretary downplays EU payment suggestions

Sunday, 4 December 2016, 18:05 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Britain's foreign secretary dismissed as "speculation" suggestions that the U.K. would pay for tariff-free trade with the European Union after it leaves the bloc. Boris Johnson's comments...

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