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Brexit priority for UK gov't, Queen tells Parliament
British Queen Elizabeth II announced Thursday that Britain's departure from the European Union (EU) will be a priority for Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government.
Croatia holds tight presidential vote before EU chairmanship
Croatia is holding a tight presidential election this weekend that is seen as a test for the conservative government only days before the European Union's newest member state takes over the bloc's presidency for the first time.
Climate activists get final victory in Dutch court ruling
Climate activists won a final victory Friday in their long-running battle through Dutch courts to force the government to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
German gov't signs agreement to reintroduce military rabbis
Germany's defense minister signed an agreement Friday with the country's main Jewish organization to reintroduce military rabbis, saying it was a "strong sign" of the importance of Jewish life in the country.
UK lawmakers set to vote on Boris Johnson's Brexit bill
British lawmakers are set to hold their first major vote on Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Brexit bill Friday. It is all but certain to be approved by the country's new Conservative-dominated Parliament.
Gunman who shot officers in Moscow was rifle club member
Russian media reports say that a gunman who killed one security officer and wounded five other people outside Moscow's headquarters of Russia's main security agency was a member of a rifle club.
Notre Dame Cathedral to miss first Christmas in centuries
Notre Dame kept Christmas going even during two world wars — a beacon of hope amid the bloodshed.
French telecom company Orange faces verdict over suicides
French telecommunications powerhouse Orange is facing a potentially landmark court ruling Friday on whether it was responsible for dozens of employee suicides or suicide attempts during a painful restructuring.
Suspended cop put on 5-day remand
A court here on Thursday placed a suspended constable of Benapole Port Police Station on a five-day remand for reportedly giving confidential information to Indian police.
More election security funds headed to states as 2020 looms
Congress is poised to give states a last-minute infusion of federal funds to help boost election security with voting in early caucus and primary states slated to begin in February.