British Parliament Agrees To Ask European Union For An Extension In Brexit Process
In a vote Thursday, the British parliament voted overwhelmingly to delay the Brexit process beyond the country's planned exit date of March 29.
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47 Years After 'Bloody Sunday,' Former British Soldier Faces Prosecution For Killings
A former British soldier is facing murder charges from Bloody Sunday in Londonderry, Northern Ireland, in 1972. NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with former BBC correspondent Denis Murray.
U.K. Parliament Votes To Postpone Brexit
Parliament approved a government plan to ask the European Union for an extension until June 30. European leaders will consider the request at a summit next week in Brussels.
Former British Soldier To Be Prosecuted For 1972 'Bloody Sunday' Killings
The veteran was charged with the murders of two people and the attempted murders of four others who participated in a peaceful civil rights protest in Northern Ireland.
Murder Trial To Proceed Against 2nd Woman In Killing Of Kim Jong Un's Half-Brother
Malaysian authorities dropped charges this week against the Indonesian woman accused of smearing poison on the face of Kim Jong Nam. But they won't drop charges against Doan Thi Huong.
Yazidis Tell Their Stories About Life Under ISIS
Children who've forgotten their native language and cultural identities and women repeatedly sold into slavery are among the Yazidis kidnapped by ISIS and now finding freedom.
Update On Venezuela's Blackouts
In Venezuela, oil production and exports have been disrupted by the political and economic crisis that has caused massive blackouts and supply shortages.
News Brief: FAA Grounds 737 Max, Mueller Team Member Leaves
The FAA has grounded all Boeing 737 Max aircraft in the U.S. as investigators probe the cause of the crash in Ethiopia. Also, new information suggests the special counsel's investigation is done.
Where Will Your Plastic Trash Go Now That China Doesn't Want It?
Last year, China drastically cut back its imports of plastic waste to recycle. Now the U.S. and other wealthy nations must figure out what to do with their discards.
New Congolese President Pardons About 700 Political Prisoners
President Felix Tshisekedi is signalling a more tolerant approach to political opposition than his predecessor Joseph Kabila.