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UK MPs tie in vote over attempts to break Brexit deadlock

Brexit deadlock hits new heights as UK MPs tie in a vote on whether parliament should consider more options on Monday.

USA

Will Theresa May's last-ditch gamble finally end the Brexit chaos?

The U.K. prime minister has so far failed at every hurdle to make the divorce happen on her terms.

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Chris Heaton-Harris, a junior UK minister, 'quits May's government over Brexit extension'

USA

American tourist ambushed, kidnapped by armed men in Uganda

"The priority at this point is to locate, rescue and bring them back to safety."

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Watch back: Under-fire May takes MPs' questions amid Brexit chaos

Theresa May took questions in Parliament as another Brexit deadline loomed

USA

Algeria's president steps down amid protests after 2 decades in power

Tensions had been mounting in recent days between an army chief and Abdelaziz Bouteflika's entourage — along with suspicions of a potential military coup.

USA

Theresa May says U.K. to seek further delay for Brexit

May made the announcement after the E.U.'s chief negotiator warned that a chaotic and costly Brexit was likely in just 10 days.

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Theresa May says U.K. to seek further delay for Brexit

May made the announcement after the E.U.'s chief negotiator warned that a chaotic and costly Brexit was likely in just 10 days.

USA

'Break the deadlock or face the abyss': 5 ways the Brexit impasse might end

The U.K. appears in danger of crashing out of the E.U. in 10 days without a deal — a scenario most experts believe would shock the country's economy.

USA

Kindergarten teacher accused of poisoning nearly two dozen children in China

The kindergarten teacher allegedly put sodium nitrite in the children's food, police said.

USA

U.S. blocks NATO ally's access to stealth jet equipment over Russian deal

Vice President Mike Pence recently warned that the U.S. "will not stand idly by while NATO allies purchase weapons from our adversaries."

USA

American man charged with trying to steal item from Auschwitz

The 37-year-old man has been charged with attempted theft of an item of cultural importance.

USA

Two decorated Marine pilots die in helicopter crash during training exercise

The men were participating in a semi-annual weapons and tactics instructor course, the U.S. Marines said.

Algeria

Algeria’s under-fire president Bouteflika 'to resign before April 28'

There have been frequent demonstrations in Algeria against Bouteflika running for a fifth term as president.

USA

Jim Carrey's picture of Mussolini's demise sparks Twitter tirade from dictator's granddaughter

Mussolini, a member of the European parliament and former Playboy cover model, fired back on Sunday. "You are a bastard," she tweeted.

USA

No joke: Comedian tipped to win Ukraine presidential election

"You don't need experience to be president, you just need to be a decent human being," was a mantra repeated by the candidates' aides.

USA

Lawmakers know what they don't want on Brexit. Will they agree on what they do?

"There are no ideal choices available and there are very good arguments against any possible outcome at the moment," said one lawmaker.

USA

New Japanese imperial era 'Reiwa' takes name from ancient poetry

The country had been anxiously awaiting the new era name, or "gengo," which is used on coins, calendars, newspapers and in official paperwork, and over time captures a national mood.

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Suspect in murder of North Korean leader's half brother avoids death penalty

Lawyers for two women initially implicated in Kim Jong Nam's murder have said they were pawns in a political assassination.

USA

Two Marine helicopter pilots killed in training crash

The pilots were in an AH-1Z Viper when the helicopter went down Saturday night near Yuma, Arizona.