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Defiant Theresa May: UK 'proving doubters wrong' on Brexit

Sunday, 17 December 2017, 17:55 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

British Prime Minister Theresa May said Sunday her government is "proving the doubters wrong" after European Union leaders agreed that Brexit negotiations can finally move on to their next phase in...

Pope Francis blows out birthday candle on extra-long pizza

Sunday, 17 December 2017, 15:13 Last update: about 10 years ago

Pope Francis has blown out his birthday candle on an extra-long pizza at the Vatican to the delight of children. Francis, who turned 81 today, then told the children, who use a Vatican health...

Pope says media sins when it dredges up, sensationalizes old news

Sunday, 17 December 2017, 08:01 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

Pope Francis is criticizing journalists who dredge up old scandals and sensationalize the news, saying it's a "very serious sin" that hurts all involved. Francis, who plans to dedicate his...

Vatican issues new rules for relics in saint-making process

Saturday, 16 December 2017, 17:07 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

The Vatican's saint-making office has updated its rules governing the use of relics for would-be saints, issuing detailed new guidelines Saturday that govern how body parts and cremated remains are to...

EU sees new 'dramatically difficult' phase in Brexit talks

Saturday, 16 December 2017, 08:12 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

With British Prime Minister Theresa May already back home, European Union leaders stood united Friday in saluting the outcome of the first phase of Brexit negotiations, but warned London it will be...

North Korea unmoved as world unites against its nuke ambitions

Saturday, 16 December 2017, 08:01 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

North Korea's friends and enemies joined forces Friday in opposing its determination to be recognized as a nuclear weapons state and calling on leader Kim Jong Un to negotiate the denuclearization of...

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to marry 19 May

Friday, 15 December 2017, 14:30 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

Kensington Palace says the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will be held on 19 May. The palace announced the date Friday and confirmed the ceremony will take place in St George's Chapel...

Australian probe into child abuse attacks Catholic celibacy

Friday, 15 December 2017, 13:40 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

An Australian inquiry into child abuse recommended Friday that the Catholic Church lift its demand of celibacy from clergy and that priests be prosecuted for failing to report evidence of pedophilia...

Updated: EU leaders launch new phase in Brexit talks

Friday, 15 December 2017, 12:41 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

European Union leaders give final clearance for Brexit negotiations with Britain to enter second phase involving trade. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be...

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