Europe
Shame, sadness in UK as Brexit reveals Parliament's flaws
London, Apr 14 (AP/UNB) — As a symbol of the woes of Britain's Brexit-era democracy, it could hardly be bettered. Lawmakers had to be sent home in mid-debate last week when water from a burst pipe began gushing into the House of Commons chamber.
UK pressured not to overlook Swedish claims to Assange
London, Apr 14 (AP/UNB) — British lawmakers are heaping pressure on the government to make sure that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange faces Swedish justice if prosecutors there reopen a rape investigation against him.
The Brexit conundrum is defeating Britain's political system
London, Apr 13 (AP/UNB)— As a symbol of the woes of Britain's Brexit-era democracy, it could hardly be bettered. Lawmakers had to be sent home in mid-debate last week when water from a burst pipe began gushing into the House of Commons chamber.
UK standup comedian Ian Cognito dies onstage during show
London, Apr 13 (AP/UNB) — British standup comedian Ian Cognito has died on stage during a gig.
WikiLeaks' Assange arrested at Ecuador embassy in London
London, Apr 11 (AP/UNB) — Police in London say they've arrested WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange at the Ecuadorean embassy on a court warrant dating back to 2012.
New Zealand's new gun laws get final assent to take effect
Wellington, Apr 11 (AP/UNB) — New Zealand's governor general on Thursday formally signed into effect sweeping gun laws outlawing military style weapons, less than a month after a man used such guns to kill 50 people and wound dozens at two mosques in Christchurch.
May says she aims to finish Brexit by June 30
Brussels, Apr 11 (AP/UNB) — British Prime Minister Theresa May says the European Union has granted her "key request" to add an early exit clause to its agreement to a six-month Brexit extension.
New Zealand Parliament passes sweeping gun restrictions
Wellington, Apr 11 (AP/UNB) — New Zealand's Parliament on Wednesday passed sweeping gun laws that outlaw military style weapons, less than a month after the mass shootings at two mosques in Christchurch where 50 people were killed and dozens were wounded.
New Zealand Parliament votes to ban semi-automatic weapons
Wellington, Apr 10 (AP/UNB) — New Zealand's Parliament on Wednesday passed sweeping gun laws that outlaw military style weapons, less than a month after mass shootings at two mosques in the city of Christchurch left 50 people dead and dozens wounded.
EU Council President Tusk to meet May ahead of Brexit summit
Brussels, Apr 10 (AP/UNB) — European Council President Donald Tusk is meeting leaders including British Prime Minister Theresa May ahead of an emergency summit to decide whether to grant the United Kingdom a further delay in its departure from the European Union.