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Dutch leader says Brexit puts Britain in deep trouble

Wednesday, 15 March 2017, 07:47 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte on Tuesday questioned British optimism that departing the European Union will lead to a brighter future, saying the United Kingdom could be in for "potentially...

Clash between former sex abuse adviser, Vatican intensifies

Tuesday, 14 March 2017, 14:25 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

The clash between a former member of Pope Francis' sex abuse advisory commission and the Vatican heated up Tuesday, as prominent Irish abuse survivor Marie Collins challenged a top Vatican cardinal...

Brexit explained: What's next on the UK's road out of the EU

Tuesday, 14 March 2017, 11:54 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Britain's Parliament has told Prime Minister Theresa May she can file for divorce from the European Union. She will send the formal letter by the end of March. Then comes the hard part — the...

Turkey slams EU for backing Netherlands in dispute

Tuesday, 14 March 2017, 09:21 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Turkey has criticized the European Union for siding with the Netherlands in a diplomatic dispute over Turkish ministers' plans to hold campaigns there, saying the EU's position "lends credence" to...

Flight attendants sue American Airlines over Facebook posts

Tuesday, 14 March 2017, 06:38 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Two flight attendants are suing American Airlines over harassing Facebook messages posted by male co-workers. The women say American failed to enforce its policy prohibiting employees from making...

Updated: Scotland's leader seeks new independence referendum

Monday, 13 March 2017, 13:17 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Scotland's leader has said she will seek authority for a new independence referendum. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said Monday she will move quickly to give Scottish voters a chance to make...

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