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Brexit bill becomes law, allowing UK to leave the EU
AFP, Published on 26/06/2018
» LONDON - A bill enacting Britain's decision to leave the European Union has become law after months of debate, the House of Commons speaker announced Tuesday, to cheers from eurosceptic lawmakers.
EU split on migration at 'mother of all summits'
AFP, Published on 28/06/2018
» BRUSSELS - EU leaders face deep divisions on migration and the eurozone at a crucial summit in Brussels on Thursday that could decide the fate of embattled German Chancellor Angela Merkel and even the bloc itself.
10 years after Lehman, four risks to global economy
News, Sony Kapoor, Published on 04/07/2018
» It is a decade since Lehman Brothers collapsed and the time of year when the markets are worried about another "summer surprise". No two market shocks are identical, and no one has yet mastered the timing of market crashes. However, knowing where vulnerability lies makes for better risk management, and maybe more carefree vacations.
UK readies new Brexit offer as Jaguar issues dire warning
AFP, Published on 05/07/2018
» LONDON: Iconic Indian-owned British carmaker Jaguar Land Rover on Thursday became the latest company to warn that new trade barriers with Europe could imperil thousands of jobs and billions in investment, as the government headed into a high-stakes meeting to decide the fate of Brexit.
Britain's trade options after Brexit
AFP, Published on 05/07/2018
» LONDON: Britain is calling for a close relationship with the EU after Brexit, but is constrained by its own and the bloc's red lines -- and the absence of time to negotiate a deal.
British PM wins cabinet backing for UK-EU free trade area
AFP, Published on 07/07/2018
» LONDON - British Prime Minister Theresa May won agreement Friday from her warring cabinet to pursue "a UK-EU free trade area" after Brexit, as she bids to unblock negotiations with the bloc amid warnings time is running out to get a deal.
Cult of Gareth Southgate grows, England World Cup fever mounts
AFP, Published on 08/07/2018
» LONDON - England is basking in unexpected World Cup success as coach Gareth Southgate is elevated to national hero status, cathedral organs belt out football anthems and the country prepares to shut down for Wednesday's semi-final.
Britain's Brexit minister steps down in blow to May
AFP, Published on 09/07/2018
» LONDON: Britain's Brexit minister David Davis and one of his deputies resigned on Sunday in a major blow for Prime Minister Theresa May as she tries to unite her party behind a plan to retain strong economic ties to the European Union even after leaving the bloc.
Asian markets rise again after strong US jobs data
AFP, Published on 09/07/2018
» NEW YORK: Asian markets rallied on Monday, extending their gains at the end of last week, following another strong US jobs report that reinforced confidence in the US economy and helped settle trade war nerves.
British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson resigns
AFP, Published on 09/07/2018
» LONDON: British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has resigned, Downing Street said in a statement on Monday, hours after Brexit minister David Davis stepped down.