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Updated: Survivors report 240 dead in 2 Mediterranean shipwrecks

Thursday, 3 November 2016, 13:43 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

New, tougher EU rules on processing asylum-seekers have prompted Italian police to abuse some migrants, including beating them and giving them electric shocks, according to a report published Thursday...

Updated (3): UK court brings Brexit plans to screeching halt

Thursday, 3 November 2016, 11:10 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

In a major blow for Britain's government, the High Court ruled Thursday that the prime minister can't trigger the U.K.'s exit from the European Union without approval from Parliament. The...

Bill Cosby's lawyers say comedian is too blind to defend himself

Thursday, 3 November 2016, 06:25 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Bill Cosby's eyesight has deteriorated to the point where he cannot identify his accusers in photographs or otherwise help with his defense, his lawyers said Wednesday as they waged a...

Italy earthquake hits regional economy built on small producers

Thursday, 3 November 2016, 06:10 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

The Lanzi company has been curing hams in the Italian town of Norcia for over half a century. It's a family business, employing owner David Lanzi's five children as well as 60 locals. All of that...

Moody's warns of UK downgrade if Brexit deal weakens growth

Wednesday, 2 November 2016, 12:58 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Britain was warned Wednesday that it will have its credit rating cut if the country fails to get a good-enough deal on access to the European single market during its upcoming negotiations to leave...

More than 22,000 in shelters after Italy quakes

Wednesday, 2 November 2016, 11:16 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Italian authorities say the number of people living in shelters after a series of powerful earthquakes in central Italy has risen to around 22,000. Italy's Civil Protection Agency said Tuesday...

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