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Wildfire forces 2,000 to evacuate in Spain’s Canary Islands

7:36 pm August 18, 2019

Madrid: Authorities on Spain’s Canary Islands say around 2,000 people have been evacuated due to a wildfire that has ravaged more than 500 hectares (1,235 acres) since it broke out less than 24 hours ago. At least 250 firefighters, nine helicopters and two planes were working Sunday to tackle the flames near the town of […]

Boris Johnson faces legal challenge in Scottish court over Brexit

11:19 pm August 13, 2019

London: A Scottish judge on Tuesday fast-tracked a legal challenge mounted by a cross-party group of British MPs over fears that Prime Minister Boris Johnson could suspend Parliament to push through the UK’s exit from the European Union by the October 31 deadline, without any deal in place. Lord Raymond Doherty ruled on a petition […]

Bolton’s UK trade-deal promise leaves questions unanswered

9:51 pm August 13, 2019

London: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Tuesday that getting a free trade deal with the United States would be “a tough old haggle,” after US National Security Adviser John Bolton promised the U.K. quick sector-by-sector trade deals once it leaves the European Union. Bolton said after meeting Johnson on Monday that “it might be […]

Norway: Oslo mosque “terror attack” suspect remanded in custody

2:52 am August 13, 2019

Oslo: A Norwegian man suspected of killing his stepsister and opening fire in a mosque near Oslo this weekend was remanded in custody Monday, suspected of murder, and a “terrorist act” that police say he filmed himself. The man, identified as 21-year old Philip Manshaus, appeared in the Oslo court with two black eyes and […]

Italy recalls Senate as no-confidence vote looms

2:38 am August 13, 2019

Political crisis in Italy edged forward on Monday after party leaders decided to recall the Senate to vote on a timetable that could include a no-confidence vote and spell the end of the populist coalition. Far-right Interior Minister Matteo Salvini called last week for swift elections after withdrawing the support of his anti-immigration League party […]