Mar 14 UK expelling 23 Russian diplomats over nerve-agent attack By Jill Lawless, Danica Kirka, Associated Press LONDON — Britain announced Wednesday it will expel 23 Russian diplomats — the biggest such expulsion since the Cold War — and break off high-level contacts with the Kremlin over the nerve-agent attack on a former spy and his daughter… Continue reading
Feb 14 Talks to restore Northern Ireland government break down By Jill Lawless, Associated Press LONDON — Talks to restore a government to Northern Ireland ended in failure Wednesday, just two days after the main Catholic and Protestant parties said they were close to resolving a 13-month political impasse. Continue reading
Nov 23 Britain cries foul as EU nixes its Capital of Culture bid By Jill Lawless, Associated Press LONDON — U.K. politicians expressed dismay Thursday after the European Union booted Britain out of the contest to become European Capital of Culture because of Brexit. Continue reading
Aug 31 PHOTOS: Remembering Princess Diana’s life 20 years after her death By Larisa Epatko Known as the “people’s princess,” Diana Spencer seemed relatable because of her open affection toward her boys in an otherwise buttoned-up royal family. She gained admiration for her hands’ on approach to people in need and her dedication to global… Continue reading
Nov 03 Britain braces for EU exit. Not so fast, UK court rules By Harry Zahn Britain will have to wait for a vote from Parliament before it can leave the European Union, a U.K. court ruled Thursday. Continue reading
Oct 20 ‘Turing’s Law’ will pardon thousands of men convicted in UK for being gay By Harry Zahn Thousands of gay and bisexual men convicted under Britain’s now-defunct sexual offense laws will be posthumously pardoned, the Ministry of Justice announced Thursday. Continue reading
Jul 15 How well do you know the world: Troop buildups & British break downs By Larisa Epatko This week, renewed violence somewhere caused the U.S. to send more troops, Britain got a new prime minister, and an international court made an important ruling. Take our quiz about these world events and more. Continue reading
Jul 07 Britain’s next prime minister will be a woman By Larisa Epatko Updated: Andrea Leadsom dropped out of the race for Britain's prime minister on Monday, clearing the way for her competitor Theresa May. Current British Prime Minister David Cameron told reporters he would offer his resignation on Wednesday. Continue reading
Jun 28 Obama says he doesn’t anticipate ‘major, cataclysmic changes’ from EU exit By Kevin Freking, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama isn't expecting "major, cataclysmic changes" as a result of Britain's pending exit from the European Union. Continue reading
Jun 27 Brexit to Nexit: What happens now that the UK voted to leave the EU? By Larisa Epatko A divided UK voted to leave the European Union last week, and Brits are coming to the realization of what it all means. We spoke to Daniela Schwarzer at the German Marshall Fund of the United States about what comes… Continue reading