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British PM hopefuls begin crucial week of votes
World
June 18, 2019
British PM hopefuls begin crucial week of votes
The six Conservatives vying to become Britain’s prime minister face off in the second round of voting on Tuesday, with…
Ex-rival backs Boris Johnson’s bid to be Britain’s next PM
World
June 17, 2019
Ex-rival backs Boris Johnson’s bid to be Britain’s next PM
LONDON (AP) — Boris Johnson’s bid to become Britain’s next prime minister was bolstered by fresh support from one of…
Taking aim at Johnson, PM hopefuls make Brexit case
World
June 16, 2019
Taking aim at Johnson, PM hopefuls make Brexit case
LONDON (Reuters) – Several hopefuls vying to replace British Prime Minister Theresa May turned their fire on favorite Boris Johnson…
Extinction Rebellion delays drone protest at Britain’s Heathrow until after summer
World
June 16, 2019
Extinction Rebellion delays drone protest at Britain’s Heathrow until after summer
LONDON (Reuters) – Climate activism group Extinction Rebellion has postponed until later this year a plan to shut down Britain’s…
Britain “deeply concerned” about reports of explosions on vessels in Gulf of Oman
Middle East
June 13, 2019
Britain “deeply concerned” about reports of explosions on vessels in Gulf of Oman
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain said on Thursday it was deeply concerned by reports of explosions and fires on vessels in…
Race to replace UK’s May gets underway
World
June 10, 2019
Race to replace UK’s May gets underway
Around a dozen British Conservative MPs will formally throw their hats into the ring on Monday in the fight to…
UK’s Johnson balks at Brexit cost as leadership race hots up
World
June 9, 2019
UK’s Johnson balks at Brexit cost as leadership race hots up
LONDON (Reuters) – Boris Johnson, the leading candidate to succeed Theresa May as Britain’s prime minister, said on Sunday he…
Iran urges Europe to normalize economic ties with it or face consequences
Middle East
June 9, 2019
Iran urges Europe to normalize economic ties with it or face consequences
LONDON (Reuters) – Iran said on Sunday that Europe was not in a position to criticize Tehran for its military…
UK’s May quits as party leader, starting succession race
World
June 7, 2019
UK’s May quits as party leader, starting succession race
British Prime Minister Theresa May steps down as leader of her Conservative Party on Friday, formally triggering the race for…
Trump, queen and world leaders remember D-Day heroes
World
June 5, 2019
Trump, queen and world leaders remember D-Day heroes
US President Donald Trump and Queen Elizabeth II gathered with 300 veterans on the south coast of England on Wednesday…