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Dutch election will test far-right ardor in Europe
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Theresa May tells Scotland ‘now is not the time’ for second independence referendum
BRITISH Prime Minister Theresa May has rejected a call by the Scottish government for a second referendum on independence before Britain leaves the EU — but did not rule it out entirely.
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Geert Wilders, the Islamophobe some call the Dutch Donald Trump, explained
He'll likely lose today's election. But his brand of populism is winning.
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U.K. Parliament Passes Brexit Bill, Clearing the Way for E.U. Divorce Talks
The House of Commons approved the bill weeks ago, but the 800-strong Lords fought to amend it, inserting a promise that E.U. citizens living in the U.K. will be allowed to remain after Britain pulls out of the bloc
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Sturgeon announces plan for 2nd Scottish independence referendum
Sturgeon must have Westminster’s approval to hold another independence referendum.
German MPs call for troop withdrawal from Turkish airbase amid rally row
Concerns over the presence of German airmen at the base
Mevlut Cavusoglu continues verbal assault on Holland
Turkish officials continue name-calling barrage as dispute over political rallying in foreign nations intensifies.
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EU summit: Poland warns against multi-speed bloc
The Polish government has warned EU partners it will not accept a multi-speed Europe - threatening to deepen tensions at a Brussels summit.
E.U. Leaders Infuriate Poland by Re-Electing Donald Tusk as Head of the European Council
European leaders re-elected Donald Tusk as European Council president at a Brussels summit on Thursday despite threats from his native Poland that it would block his appointment.
Brexit: UK 'not obliged' to pay divorce bill say peers
The UK could exit the EU without paying anything if there is no post-Brexit deal, a group of peers has claimed.
France election: Fillon campaign manager quits along with allied party
French presidential candidate Francois Fillon has suffered another blow as his campaign manager quit late on Friday.
France election: New blow for Fillon as spokesman quits
French presidential candidate Francois Fillon has suffered a new blow to his campaign, with his spokesman saying he is quitting.
Marine Le Pen loses immunity from prosecution over IS images
The European Parliament has lifted French far-right leader Marine Le Pen's immunity from prosecution after she tweeted pictures of so-called Islamic State (IS) violence.
'I Will Not Withdraw.' François Fillon Battles On in French Presidential Race
The conservative French presidential candidate has refused to step down from the race despite being summoned by magistrates to face charges for an alleged fake jobs scheme. "I will not withdraw," the Republicains candidate said
Germany president: Steinmeier chosen by lawmakers
Former German foreign minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier has been elected president by a parliamentary assembly.
House of Commons finally backs Brexit bill giving PM power to start EU withdrawal
The Brexit bill allowing the UK government to begin the formal process of leaving the European Union has past the final stages in the House of Commons allowing Prime Minister Theresa May to trigger Britain's exit from the European Union.
Alexei Navalny: Russian opposition leader found guilty
Russia's main opposition leader, Alexei Navalny, has been found guilty of embezzlement and handed a five-year suspended sentence.
Louvre attack: French soldier shoots machete-wielding man
A French soldier guarding the Louvre in Paris has shot a man who tried to attack a security patrol with a machete shouting "Allahu Akbar", police say.
Fillon payment scandal: Investigation 'to include two of his children'
Prosecutors in France have widened their investigation into the financial affairs of the centre-right presidential candidate, Francois Fillon, to include payments made to two of his children, reports say.
British Lawmakers Just Took a Big Step Towards Finalizing Brexit
The bill could complete the legislative process by March 7.
