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Labour leader says UK election 'establishment vs people'

Thursday, 20 April 2017, 14:43 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

Facing steep odds and low popularity ratings, Britain's main opposition leader launched his election campaign on Thursday, painting himself as a populist outsider who will overturn a "rigged"...

Alitalia workers vote on cuts to stave off bankruptcy

Thursday, 20 April 2017, 14:37 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

Alitalia employees are voting on whether to accept a government-brokered deal to save Italy's flagship airline from bankruptcy. Some 12,500 Alitalia workers began voting Thursday on a package...

Son of world's oldest woman dies at 97 at home in Jamaica

Thursday, 20 April 2017, 07:57 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

The son of a woman believed to be the oldest person in the world died at their home Wednesday in Jamaica at the ripe old age of 97. Harland Fairweather, who had recently been ill but...

People magazine names Julia Roberts 'World's Most Beautiful'

Wednesday, 19 April 2017, 13:45 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

Julia Roberts is more than just a "Pretty Woman." People magazine has named her the "World's Most Beautiful Woman" for a record fifth time. The magazine announced Roberts' selection on Wednesday....

Analysis: What's next and what's at stake in UK election

Wednesday, 19 April 2017, 10:07 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

British Prime Minister Theresa May has called a general election for June 8. Here's a brief look at what happens now, and what's at stake. WHY DID MAY MAKE HER MOVE? May took power in...

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