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Theresa May Prepares to Stare Down Parliament in ‘Brexit’ Standoff
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Europe's press fears Brexit 'mess' after High Court ruling
European press commentators have been taken aback at the UK High Court's ruling that Parliament must be consulted on Brexit, with many predicting further uncertainty for the UK and the rest of Europe as a result.
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UK High Court upholds Brexit challenge, rules MP should have say on terms
A GROUP of private citizens has scored a major victory in Britain’s High Court, which ruled the UK government cannot trigger Article 50 to begin the Brexit process without parliamentary approval.
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Brexit divorce trigger must be approved by Parliament, court rules
Government wants to invoke royal prerogative to leave EU, says it will appeal ruling at the Supreme Court
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Italy quake: Thousands spend night in temporary accommodation
Thousands of people in central Italy are spending the night in cars, tents and temporary accommodation following the fourth earthquake in the area in three months.
EU-Canada trade deal: Belgians break Ceta deadlock
Belgian political leaders have reached a consensus in support of the Ceta trade deal between the EU and Canada, Prime Minister Charles Michel has said.
Calais 'Jungle' cleared of migrants, French prefect says
France says that it has completed an operation to move thousands of migrants out of the "Jungle" camp in Calais.
Russia unveils 'Satan 2' missile powerful enough to 'wipe out UK, France or Texas'
The RS-28 Sarmat thermonuclear-armed ballistic missile was commissioned in 2011
Commons vote to ratify Brexit deal likely, says No 10
Downing Street has said it is "very likely" MPs will be able to vote on the final Brexit agreement reached between the UK and the European Union.
Russia tests ‘unrivaled’ new radio-electronic weapon – producer
Russia has developed and successfully tested radio-electronic weapons systems unmatched anywhere in the world, RIA Novosti reports, citing the manufacturer.
Syria conflict: France wants Russia on war crimes charges
French President Francois Hollande has suggested Russia could face war crimes charges over its bombardment of Syria's second city Aleppo.
Germany considering European sanctions against Russia over actions in Syria – report
A push to slap more European sanctions on Russia is being considered in Berlin due to Moscow’s actions in Syria, a person familiar with the deliberations told the Wall Street Journal.
UK to begin EU exit process before end of March 2017 – May
UK Prime Minister Theresa May has announced that Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty, which governs the British exit from the EU, is set to be triggered by the end of March 2017.
‘Nightmare movie in my head’: Relative of MH17 victims to RT
When she heard about the tragedy, she was “at a barbecue from work.”
MH17 missile 'brought in from Russia'
International prosecutors investigating the downing of flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine in 2014 say the Buk missile that hit the plane was from Russia.
Swiss endorse new surveillance powers
Swiss voters have given a strong approval to a law on new surveillance powers for the intelligence agencies.
Europe demands YouTube pay more to artists
Europe has opened a new battlefront in its war against big U.S. tech, announcing draft rules that could force YouTube and others to pay more money to the music industry.
Juncker proposes EU military headquarters
The European Union needs a military headquarters to work towards a common military force, the Commission president has told MEPs in Strasbourg.
US response to 9/11 caused chaos & hurt France – Hollande
In a Facebook post commemorating the victims of the 9/11 attacks, Hollande criticized the way the administration of then President George W. Bush responded to the tragedy.
