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The Latest: Public warned to stay away from UK, Irish coasts
LONDON (AP) — The Latest on how the weakened remnants of Hurricane Ophelia are affecting Ireland and the U.K. (all times local): 4:20 p.m. A non-profit group that provides lifesaving services around the British Isles is warning people to stay away from seas and beaches as Post-Tropical Cyclone Ophelia passes over the British Isles. Royal … Continue reading
UK leader makes surprise Brussels trip to undo Brexit logjam
LONDON (AP) — U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May is speaking directly with leaders of some of the European Union’s biggest member states ahead of a meeting in Brussels aimed at unblocking negotiations on Britain’s departure from the bloc. May spoke by phone with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and planned to call France’s Emmanuel Macron and … Continue reading
Improvised bomb injures 22 on London subway train
LONDON (AP) — A homemade bomb exploded on a packed London subway train during rush hour on Friday, leaving 22 people injured, police and health officials said. None of the injured is thought to be seriously hurt. Police say the explosion was a terrorist attack, the fifth in Britain this year. Britain’s domestic spy agency … Continue reading
The Latest: UK Brexit chief wants action on all exit issues
BRUSSELS (AP) — The Latest on the Brexit talks on Britain’s departure from the European Union (all times local): 5:25 p.m. British Brexit negotiator David Davis says the four days of Brexit negotiations this week will have to drive forward “all the issues” instead of just centering on the divorce proceedings that the EU wants … Continue reading
UK moves to ease tensions after van attack on London Muslims
LONDON (AP) — British authorities and Islamic leaders moved swiftly to ease concerns in the Muslim community after a man plowed his vehicle into a crowd of worshippers outside a north London mosque early Monday, injuring at least nine people. One man died at the scene, although he was receiving first aid at the time … Continue reading
UK Parliament attacked, victims ran over on bridge
LONDON (AP) — A knife-wielding man went on a deadly rampage at the heart of Britain’s seat of power Wednesday, May 22, mowing down pedestrians on London’s Westminster Bridge before stabbing an armed police officer to death inside the gates of Parliament. Four people were killed, including the attacker, and about 20 others were injured. … Continue reading
UK lawmakers back bill to trigger EU exit talks
LONDON (AP) — Britain moved closer to leaving the European Union Wednesday, Feb. 1 as lawmakers backed a bill authorizing divorce proceedings and kept alive the government’s plan to trigger Brexit talks within weeks. The House of Commons decisively backed the bill by 498 votes to 114, sending it on for committee scrutiny. The result … Continue reading
Lohan apologizes to UK town over Christmas lights no-show
LONDON (AP) — Lindsay Lohan has apologized to an English town for failing to keep a date to switch on its Christmas lights. The actress posted a video on Twitter saying she couldn’t attend Thursday’s event in Kettering because of “my busy schedule.” Lohan’s link to the town 80 miles (130 km) north of London … Continue reading
UK referendum campaign resumes in earnest with vote near
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s long and difficult referendum campaign has resumed in earnest after a three-day halt caused by the killing of Labour Party lawmaker Jo Cox in a brazen knife and gun attack. The death has cast a pall over the referendum set for Thursday, and its impact on the eventual results — if … Continue reading
AP interview: Serbian prince: British royal visit importan
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — The upcoming visit by Britain’s Prince Charles and his wife Camilla to Serbia is important because it gives recognition to the troubled Balkan country in Europe and beyond, the heir to Serbia’s defunct throne, Crown Prince Aleksandar Karadjordjevic said Wednesday, Mar. 9. “The visit by the future king of the United … Continue reading
Academy Award-nominated UK actor Frank Finlay dies at 89
LONDON (AP) — British actor Frank Finlay, who was Academy Award-nominated for his work alongside Laurence Olivier in “Othello,” has died aged 89. Finlay’s family said he died of heart failure Saturday at his home in Weybridge, southern England. In a statement, they called him “a wonderful father, loving grandfather and a damn fine actor.” … Continue reading
Romania offers Moldova aid to keep it solvent, and with West
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romania offered Moldova emergency economic aid and a loan of 60 million euros ($65 million) on Tuesday Jan. 26, in hopes of preventing economic collapse and keeping the impoverished ex-Soviet republic on a pro-European course. Romanian Prime Minister Dacian Ciolos said that to get the money, Moldova will have to reform … Continue reading
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