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Crunch time for UK PM May as she seeks unity on Brexit plan

Friday, 6 July 2018, 12:44 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

British Prime Minister Theresa May faced resistance and potential rebellion from hard-core Brexit backers in her Conservative government Friday as she gathered her fractious Cabinet to hammer out a...

Comedian says he prank-called Trump aboard Air Force 1

Monday, 2 July 2018, 14:23 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

A comedian says he spoke with President Donald Trump by phone after posing as a senator and that the call was patched through while the president was aboard Air Force One. The White House...

Analysis: EU moves on migrant plans, but many questions remain

Saturday, 30 June 2018, 10:01 Last update: about 9 years ago

European Union leaders Friday drew up new plans to screen migrants in North Africa for eligibility to enter Europe, saying they set aside major differences over stemming the flow of people seeking...

Spain rescues 90 migrants crossing from Morocco

Friday, 29 June 2018, 18:01 Last update: about 9 years ago

Spanish maritime rescue services have brought ashore 90 migrants pulled up from boats as they attempted to cross the Strait of Gibraltar from Morocco. The route, the shortest from northern Africa...

Gunman attacks journalists at Maryland newspaper, 5 dead

Friday, 29 June 2018, 10:03 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

A man firing a shotgun and armed smoke grenades killed four journalists and a staffer at Maryland's capital newspaper, then was swiftly taken into custody by police who rushed into the...

EU leaders claim breakthrough deal on migrants

Friday, 29 June 2018, 06:58 Last update: about 9 years ago

European Union leaders claimed a breakthrough deal Friday on how to deal with the pressures of migration after all-night talks helped accommodate Italian demands for more help. The EU leaders...

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