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Explosions, gun shots hit Istanbul’s Ataturk airport: report
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Istanbul Ataturk airport attack: At least 10 reported dead
A gun and bomb attack on Istanbul's Ataturk international airport has killed at least 10 people and injured others, with reports of at least one suicide bomber.
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These Africans living in the UK told the BBC they supported Brexit
In our series of letters from African journalists, the film-maker and columnist Farai Sevenzo looks at why some Africans living in the UK wanted to leave the European Union.
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Why the Brexit could actually mess up your travel plans
With the British pound plummeting to its lowest levels in three decades, there has been much discussion of how now may be the best time for Americans to travel to the UK.
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Brexit: British PM David Cameron meets with EU leaders amid more pressure for quick exit
No benefit from 'prolonged limbo' Dutch defence minister tells EU parliament
EU Brexit summit: No more business as usual
EU leaders are wearily familiar with crisis summits by now - there was the Greek debt crisis, the eurozone crisis, the Ukraine crisis, the migrant crisis.
‘It’s that kind of world now’
A TONGUE-in-cheek video of a man walking down the street waving his British passport has received nearly 10,000 shares online amid a surge in reports of racist attacks.
Anger as EU parliament debates Brexit
There have been bitter exchanges in the European parliament during a debate on the UK's vote to leave the EU.
Can Brexit live up to its promises?
THE big problem with winning is having to deliver on the promises you made.
Spain exit poll: Conservative PP gets most votes in general election, leftist Podemos gains
Spain voted in repeat general election on Sunday in efforts to end its worst political stalemate in recent history. With aftershocks from Brexit still being felt, all eyes are on the leftist Podemos party which calls for structural reforms of the EU.
‘Let’s not be hasty’: Despite EU push, UK politicians say no need for quick Brexit (VIDEO)
British politicians, including strong advocates of the Leave campaign, say there’s no rush in starting the process to exit the European Union.
The Brexit reaction Britain never expected
SO SOON after Britons voted out of the European Union, this was unexpected: Enthusiastic throngs of Frenchmen merrily turning out to cheer them on.
Scottish leader could ask local parliament to block UK exit from EU
The Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says she may ask the Scottish parliament to block the UK’s exit from the EU. However, she doesn’t believe there should be any border between Scotland and England if the country gained independence from the UK.
Petition for UK Brexit revote hits 3mn signatures in just 2 days
While Britain comes to terms with its dramatic EU exit, a sizable number are trying to prevent just that. A petition to hold a second EU referendum has captured the imagination of the public and three million people have already signed it.
Hollande rejects Le Pen’s calls for Frexit referendum
President Francois Hollande has firmly rejected calls for a referendum on leaving the EU, said French right-wing leader Marine Le Pen. Disappointed with the talks and disregard for public opinion, she was left with the “feeling of coming for nothing.”
Scottish govt agrees to legislate for 2nd independence referendum – Sturgeon
Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says the Scottish government will immediately engage in talks with the EU to protect Scotland’s position in the bloc. She said steps were being taken regarding a possible second independence referendum.
Real reason David Cameron quit
BEFORE Friday’s shock Brexit referendum result, UK Prime Minister David Cameron dismissed any suggestion he would resign — but once the Leave vote came through he called it quits within hours.
EU parliament leader: we want Britain out as soon as possible
President Martin Schulz says speeding up of UK exit being considered after ‘continent taken hostage because of Tory party fight’
