Jan 14 EU triggers Iran nuclear deal dispute mechanism By Lorne Cook, David Rising, Associated Press The action paves the way for possible sanctions in response to Tehran’s attempts to roll back parts of the nuclear deal. Continue reading
Jan 09 Lawmakers approve Brexit bill putting UK on course for Jan. 31 exit By Jill Lawless, Raf Casert, Associated Press Lawmakers voted by 330-231 to pass the Withdrawal Agreement Bill, which sets the terms of Britain’s departure from the 28-nation bloc. Continue reading
Dec 13 UK Conservatives’ election victory paves the way for Brexit By Jill Lawless, Danica Kirka, Mike Corder, Associated Press With 649 of the 650 results declared on Friday, the Conservatives had 364 seats and the main opposition Labour Party 203. Continue reading
Dec 12 UK election exit poll suggests Conservatives majority and Boris Johnson victory By Danica Kirka, Mike Corder, Jill Lawless, Associated Press An exit poll in Britain’s election projects that Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Conservative Party likely will win a majority of seats in Parliament. Continue reading
Dec 12 UK votes in election that aims to break Brexit deadlock By Danica Kirka, Mike Corder, Jill Lawless, Associated Press The contest pits Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who says he will take Britain out of the EU by Jan. 31, against opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn, who promises another referendum on Brexit. Continue reading
Nov 27 UK opposition party accuses prime minister of secret trade talks with U.S. By Danica Kirka, Jill Lawless, Associated Press Jeremy Corbyn said the secret trade negotiations being held before the United Kingdom leaves the European Union includes a contentious plan to extend patents for American drug companies. Continue reading
Nov 05 EU hopes U.S. will rethink climate agreement withdrawal By Associated Press Nearly 200 nations signed the landmark 2015 climate deal to keep global warming below 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 Fahrenheit) by the end of the century. Continue reading
Oct 29 UK lawmakers back Dec. 12 election By Jill Lawless, Danica Kirka, Associated Press Prime Minister Boris Johnson hopes that electing a new crop of lawmakers will provide a solution to the deadlock that has stalled the U.K.'s departure from the European Union. Continue reading
Oct 29 UK election appears likely in effort to break Brexit stalemate By Danica Kirka, Jill Lawless, Associated Press The main opposition Labour Party has said it would agree to the government's request to send voters to the polls in December. Continue reading
Oct 28 EU agrees to delay Brexit until Jan. 31 By Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press The concession was made just three days before Britain was due to become the first country ever to leave the 28-nation bloc. Continue reading