Micheal Martin
UK moves to rewrite Brexit rules; EU threatens legal action
Britain's government on Monday proposed new legislation that would unilaterally rewrite post-Brexit trade rules for Northern Ireland, despite opposition from some U.K. lawmakers and EU officials who say the move violates international law.
Belarus Hijacked Ryanair Passenger Plane to Arrest Lukashenko’s Critic
Belarus has been accused of "hijacking" a civilian airliner by forcing a Ryanair passenger flight to land in the country using a fake bomb threat so that authorities could arrest a prominent critic of its authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko.
World leaders remember Prince Philip
Current and former world leaders joined a chorus of condolences from around the world following the death of Prince Philip on April 9 at the age of 99.
Here are some reactions:
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson hailed Philip's "extraordinary life", sending his condolences to Queen Elizabeth after her husband's death was announced.
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European leaders hail post-Brexit deal
Political leaders in Europe on Dec. 24 hailed the belated sealing of a U.K.-EU post-Brexit deal that aims to lay the groundwork for long-term future cooperation.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson lauded what he termed "a good deal for the whole of Europe," which offers "a new stability and a new certainty" to relations.
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Parts of Europe reopen stores, Los Angeles sees new virus curbs
Parts of Europe reopened stores on Nov. 28 in time for the holiday season after progress in containing the coronavirus, but Los Angeles will halt nearly all gatherings with the pandemic surging across the United States.
Ireland's Sinn Fein demands place in government at Dublin rally
Irish left-wing nationalists Sinn Fein demanded a place in Ireland's next government on Feb. 25 at a packed rally in Dublin, saying the country's two dominant centre-right parties were trying block voters' demand for change.