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UK's May pleads for support, says Brexit deal is almost done
London, Oct 23 (AP/UNB) — British Prime Minister Theresa May sought to scotch a growing rebellion against her Brexit plans Monday, saying a divorce deal with the European Union is 95 percent complete and urging fellow lawmakers to "hold our nerve" during the difficult last push in negotiations.
UK's May pleads for support, says Brexit deal almost done
London, Oct 22 (AP/UNB) — British Prime Minister Theresa May is urging Parliament to support her as Brexit looms, saying Britain's divorce deal with the European Union is 95 percent complete.
Anti-Brexit protest in London calls for second referendum
London, Oct 20 (AP/UNB) — Anti-Brexit protesters are gathering in central London for a demonstration calling for a second referendum on Britain's exit from the European Union.
May says Brexit transition era could grow, angers many in UK
Brussels, Oct 18 (AP/UNB) — British Prime Minister Theresa May came under attack from across Britain's political spectrum Thursday after saying she's considering a European Union proposal that would keep the U.K. bound to the bloc's rules for more than two years after it leaves in March.
Brexit uncertainty set to hobble UK economy through winter
London, Oct 18 (AP/UNB) — The uncertainty over Brexit that's hobbling the British economy is set to go on for longer than expected, leaving companies and households in a limbo.
Greek foreign minister resigns, prime minister takes over
Athens, Oct 17 (AP/UNB) — Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias resigned Wednesday following a disagreement with the defense minister over the handling of a recent deal which would change Macedonia's name in exchange for Greece dropping its objections to the country joining NATO.
Student gunman killed 17 at Crimea college: Russia
Moscow, Oct 17 (AP/UNB) — A Russian official said a student attacked a vocational college Wednesday in Crimea, a rampage that killed 17 other students and left more than 40 people wounded, before killing himself.
Harry and Meghan bring rain to drought-stricken Outback town
Dubbo, Oct 17 (AP/UB) — The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were jokingly thanked for bringing England's notoriously inclement weather to a drought-stricken Outback town on Wednesday in a rain-drenched visit to Dubbo during their Australian royal tour.
Prince Harry, Meghan expecting child in spring
London, Oct 15 (AP/UNB) — Prince Harry and his wife the Duchess of Sussex are expecting a child in the spring, Kensington Palace said Monday.
Flash floods kill at least 5 people in southwest France
Paris, Oct 15 (AP/UNB) — Flash floods have killed at least five people in southwest France, with roads swept away and rivers overflowing as the equivalent of several months of rain fell overnight in the space of hours, an official said Monday.