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Theresa May seeks early election in U.K.
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Turkey referendum: Erdogan hails 'clear' win in vote on new powers
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has claimed victory in the referendum on granting him sweeping new powers, saying it was won by a clear majority.
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Turkey Is About To Hold A Vote That Could Change The Country Forever
A referendum could give its increasingly authoritarian president sweeping new power.
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Dortmund bomb suspects have Islamist background, explosives contained metal shards – German police
The team bus was severely damaged in the blast, which police are treating as a terrorist attack “based on the facts of the crime,” however the exact motive remains unclear, according to a police statement.
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Russian arrested in Spain possibly linked to US election hacking
An alleged Russian hacker has been detained in Spain at the request of American authorities, an arrest that set cybersecurity circles abuzz after a Russian broadcaster raised the possibility it was linked to the U.S. presidential election.
Stockholm suspect was refused residency
THE suspect behind the Stockholm truck attack had been facing deportation and had extremist sympathies, Swedish police say.
Stockholm truck attack suspect confirmed 39yo Uzbek national – police
Swedish police have confirmed they discovered a suspect device inside the lorry which was driven into a Stockholm department store on Friday.
1 dead in hospital, 15 injured in Swedish truck attack - Stockholm authorities
Footage posted on Twitter shows panicked pedestrians fleeing the scene
St. Petersburg explosion: Early videos, photos of aftermath
According to early reports, the blast happened on a train between two stations.
Explosion rips St. Petersburg metro, several feared dead (GRAPHIC IMAGES)
A suspected IED explosion inside a car of the St. Petersburg Metro system has resulted in casualties among passengers, according to the transit system’s management. An evacuation is underway and some stations have been closed for entry.
EU not accepting Turkey because bloc is a ‘crusader alliance’ listening to Pope – Erdogan
Turkey has been trying to get into the EU since submitting its application for membership in 198
Moscow police detain over 20 anti-corruption protesters
Police in Moscow detained more than 20 anti-corruption protesters who took to the streets on Sunday in a follow-up of last week's large-scale demonstrations in the Russian capital, according to a Reuters witness.
EU rules out early trade talks with UK in Brexit process
Draft EU guidelines for Brexit rule out starting free trade talks with the UK before "sufficient progress" is made on other issues.
Scotland referendum Brexit Europe Scotland makes formal request to UK for new independence vote
Scotland’s Nicola Sturgeon has formally requested a second referendum on Scottish independence.
42 Questions About Brexit That Need Answering
British Prime Minister Theresa May has officially initiated a two-year process of negotiations to bring the United Kingdom out of the European Union. The process of Brexit begins in the shadow of great uncertainties for the United Kingdom
Theresa May Has Invoked Article 50 And Warned The EU That Security Cooperation Is At Stake
In her letter to the EU Council president, the PM stressed shared values but repeatedly linked security to the successful conclusion of a trade deal within two years.
Britain formally triggers Article 50 to leave the EU
Britain is set to formally file for divorce from the E.U., ending a 44-year relationship following the decision made by U.K. voters in a referendum. Prime Minister Theresa May is due to announce that she has invoked Article 50
UK's May signs letter set to trigger Brexit process
British Prime Minister Theresa May on Tuesday signed the historic letter that will launch Brexit when it is delivered to Brussels on Wednesday, a photo released by her office showed.
Scottish Parliament backs Nicola Sturgeon’s demand for second independence referendum
The motion passed thanks to the Scottish Greens support
Turkey 'spied' on pro-Gulen opponents in Germany
German Interior Minister Thomas De Maiziere has said Turkey will not be allowed to spy on Turks living in Germany.
