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No Deal Brexit To Cause Massive Layoffs In Germany, Ex-PM Calls For Delay

Britain's separation from the European Union with a "no deal Brexit" would seriously hurt Germany's job sector. Hardest hit will be the German auto, consumer goods, and banking sectors.

Mar 8, 2019

By Kalyan Kumar

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Theresa May promises £1.6B 'bribe' for Brexit-supporting communities

Prime Minister Theresa May has come under fire for the 1.6 billion pound ($2.1billion) fund that promises economic growth for pro-Brexit communities.

Mar 5, 2019

By Kalyan Kumar

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Brexit date could be delayed until 2021 as Theresa May's plans underwhelm

Brexit is unlikely to happen on March 29 and may drag on until 2021.

Feb 26, 2019

By Kalyan Kumar

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Trump denies US return of 'Isis bride' Hoda Muthana

President Donald Trump has taken a personal interest in the complicated case of "Isis bride" Hoda Muthana, who was born in New Jersey, grew up in Alabama.

Feb 21, 2019

By Arthur Villasanta

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Who is Jeffrey Rosen? Trump to name deputy attorney general nominee

Jeffrey Rosen is currently serving as the deputy secretary of the transportation department.

Feb 20, 2019

By Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan

White House

Trump Will Declare National Emergency To Build Mexico Border Wall, Says McConnell

Donald Trump has grudgingly accepted a compromise deal forced on him by Democrats, but said he'll now declare a national emergency to fund his border wall with Mexico.

Feb 15, 2019

By Arthur Villasanta

Mexico

Why The $22 Trillion National Debt Doesn\'t Matter

Although US debt may be at eye-popping levels, an economist explains why it shouldn't keep you up at night.

Feb 15, 2019

By William D. Lastrapes

Brexit: An 'escape room' with no escape

The UK's agonizing efforts to find a path out of the European Union is beginning to look a lot like a game or riddle with no solution – and certainly no winners.

Jan 17, 2019

By Terrence Guay

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US-Born Iranian Journalist Marzieh Hashemi Detained In Washington: Report

Marzieh Hashemi, a journalist and anchor for Press TV, was visiting her brother, who was unwell, when she was detained at St. Louis Lambert International Airport.

Jan 16, 2019

By Pritha Paul

Iran

Brexit Chaos: Theresa May's Deal Defeated In UK Parliament

Theresa May's Brexit divorce deal was defeated in Britain's Parliament by 230 votes Tuesday, pushing the prime minister and the country into political chaos.

Jan 16, 2019

By Micah Ong

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UK's May says she'll still have her job after Brexit vote

May is battling to persuade lawmakers to support the divorce agreement she has sealed with the EU when the House of Commons votes on Dec. 11.

Dec 4, 2018

By Jill Lawless

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Qatar to pull out of Saudi-dominated OPEC amid Doha boycott

The surprise declaration could make Qatar the first Middle East nation to leave the cartel since its founding in 1960.

Dec 4, 2018

By Jon Gambrell

OPEC

Top EU court hears Brexit challenge as critics slam May deal

Theresa May is making a blunt appeal to voters and to lawmakers to support her divorce deal, arguing that any alternative would be a jump into the unknown.

Nov 28, 2018

By Raf Casert

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UK's May faces more criticism for post-Brexit ties text

PM Theresa May's rosy predictions met with resistance on many fronts in Parliament, which is expected to vote on the Brexit plan next month.

Nov 23, 2018

By Gregory Katz

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The Brexit breakthrough: Theresa May's Cabinet back historic divorce deal from European Union

Prime Minister emerged from a marathon five-hour Cabinet meeting to say agreement had been reached.

Nov 14, 2018

By Associated Press

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Trump's Game of Thrones: President to shakeup White House yet again

More chaos on the West Wing looms as Donald Trump eyes a new slew of exits from his inner circle.

Nov 14, 2018

By Associated Press

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Florida recount: Judge orders Donald Trump to 'ramp down the rhetoric'

Trump demanded that the election night results — which showed the Republicans leading based upon incomplete ballot counts — be used to determine the winner.

Nov 13, 2018

By Associated Press

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When will Brexit talks torment end? UK says deal 'almost within touching distance'

Theresa May's Cabinet met for an update on the talks, with the prime minister under pressure from pro-Brexit ministers not to make further concessions to the EU.

Nov 13, 2018

By Associated Press

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