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EU's Brexit rules limit talks to debts, citizens' rights

Wednesday, 3 May 2017, 10:59 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

The European Union is making it legally impossible for Britain to tackle key issues like trade with its European partners until its debts have been settled. A draft of the mandate outlining how...

Updated: EU Brexit chief warns time running out for talks

Wednesday, 3 May 2017, 10:42 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

The British government minister charged with overseeing the country's withdrawal from the European Union has rejected the notion that Britain will be forced to pay a 100 billion-euro ($109 billion)...

Temporary border control in Italy throughout G7 summit

Tuesday, 2 May 2017, 17:08 Last update: about 10 years ago

In view of the upcoming G7 Summit in Taormina, Italy on 26-27 May 2017, prospective visitors to Italy during this period are advised to be prepared to pass through and undergo border...

Mum fractures baby's skull, tries to blame 6-year-old

Tuesday, 2 May 2017, 15:33 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

Police say a Pennsylvania woman fractured her infant's skull and tried to blame the injuries on her 6-year-old son. Stroud Area Regional police say doctors determined the injuries to the...

Brexit gets nasty as EU accuses Britain of unrealistic aims

Tuesday, 2 May 2017, 15:28 Last update: about 10 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 10 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 10 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...

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