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Brexit gets nasty as EU accuses Britain of unrealistic aims

Tuesday, 2 May 2017, 15:28 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

In public, Britain and the European Union say they want an amicable divorce. Behind the scenes, things are getting nasty. Prime Minister Theresa May acknowledged Tuesday that Brexit "will not be...

Associated Press Explains: What is May Day?

Monday, 1 May 2017, 10:58 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Tens of thousands of immigrants and their supporters in U.S. cities are set to protest Monday against immigration policies to mark May Day. It is an event that will also generate heated protests...

Police kill suspect in fatal San Diego pool party shooting

Monday, 1 May 2017, 09:54 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Police shot and killed a 49-year-old man suspected of shooting seven people Sunday at a birthday pool party in an apartment complex near the University of California, San Diego, authorities...

Updated: Italy's Renzi wins easily in Democratic Party primary

Sunday, 30 April 2017, 15:55 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Former Premier Matteo Renzi regained the Democratic Party leadership, handily winning a Sunday primary that he hopes will bolster the center-left's ability to counter growing support for populist politicians in Italy ahead of national elections....

Security tight as Pope Francis celebrates open-air Mass in Cairo

Saturday, 29 April 2017, 18:14 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Military helicopters flew overhead and police fanned out in force Saturday as Pope Francis celebrated an open-air Mass for Egypt's tiny Catholic community on the final day of a visit aimed...

Updated (2): EU leaders say they stand united ahead of Brexit talks

Saturday, 29 April 2017, 11:39 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

European Union leaders vowed on Saturday to stand shoulder to shoulder behind their negotiating team during the divorce proceedings with Britain and warned that any demands from Prime Minister Theresa May will be dealt with "firmly."...

Updated: Knights of Malta vote for new leader after papal dispute

Saturday, 29 April 2017, 11:37 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Members of the ancient Knights of Malta religious order are voting for a new leader after the old one was effectively ousted by Pope Francis. Setting the stage for drama, the former grand master has...

In Egypt, Pope Francis brings a message of peace amid crackdown

Saturday, 29 April 2017, 09:13 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Pope Francis demanded that Egypt's Muslim leaders teach a rejection of violence in God's name during a delicate visit Friday to the Arab world's most populous country, and he strongly backed its...

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