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Hurricane Florence Weakens to Category 2
Wilmington. Hurricane Florence weakened to a Category 2 storm on Wednesday, according to the National Hurricane Center, but remained on course to deliver a powerful blow to the US east coast, AFP reported.
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Over a Million Told to Flee as Hurricane Florence Stalks US East Coast
AFP - Powerful Hurricane Florence headed toward the US East Coast Tuesday, prompting authorities to order more than a million people to evacuate the path of the extremely dangerous storm forecasters said could soon intensify.
Residents scrambled to flee as the menacing Category 4 storm packing winds of 140 miles (220 kilometers) per hour moved closer.
Florence Approaches US, Set to Become 'Extremely Dangerous' Storm
AFP - Hurricane Florence is expected to grow into an "extremely dangerous" hurricane by Monday as it approaches the US East Coast, the National Hurricane Center said, urging residents to make preparations.
Juncker calls for greater solidarity for Greece, Italy in refugee crisis
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker on Friday praised Greece and Italy for bearing brunt of the bloc's migration crisis and hit out at member states that have failed to show solidarity to countries on the frontline of the migration influx.
Third appeal submitted against Elliniko investment
Following an appeal lodged by a group of residents and two environmental groups against the investment at the former Athens airport in Elliniko, a third one was submitted on Wednesday at the Council of State by a separate group of residents, in a fresh challenge to the long-delayed project.
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Belgrade to host Marina Abramovic's retrospective exhibition
The Serbian government's press office announced this on Tuesday, adding that the agreement has the support of the government, the Ministry of Culture and Information, and Prime Minister Ana Brnabic personally.
Brexit Transition Period Likely to be Limited to 20 Months, EU Officials say
The European Union is likely to offer Theresa May a transition period after Brexit of just 20 months, according to senior sources in Brussels, The Guardian reports.
A Tourist was Killed after an Accident in a Cathedral in Florence
A Spanish tourist died after falling debris from the ceiling of the Santa Croce Basilica in Florence struck him, the BNT reported.
The church is one of the most famous in the city since the Renaissance.
EU Needs Clarity From UK Over Brexit Positions: Juncker
The European Union (EU) still needs more details about the UK's positions on Brexit before discussions can begin on a future trading relationship, European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker said.
"We cannot talk about the future without any real clarity," Mr Juncker said in a hearing on Tuesday at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France.
MEPs to Vote in Motion on Brexit Talks Progress Today
The European Parliament will today debate and vote on a motion which states that the required "sufficient progress" has not yet been made for talks on a post-Brexit trade deal to begin.
Britain had hoped to have advanced enough for EU leaders to green light trade discussions this month.