Trump says he is only in early stages of considering lifting Russia sanctions WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Friday he is only in the early stages of considering whether to lift US sanctions on Russia, as British Prime Minister Theresa May, other foreign officials and US lawmakers cautioned that such a move... Women 28 Jan, 2017
EU agrees on approach to Brexit talks, PM May left out in cold BRUSSELS: European Union leaders agreed their plan for Brexit negotiations on Thursday, pledging to move swiftly and stick together to ensure Britain does not cherry pick a sweet deal that might inspire others to unstitch the bloc. Prime... Women 16 Dec, 2016
UK court says Brexit needs parliament's approval, complicates government plans LONDON: A British court ruled on Thursday that the government needs parliamentary approval to start the process of leaving the European Union, potentially delaying Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit plans. The government said it would appeal... Women 04 Nov, 2016
Not-guilty pleas entered for man accused of killing UK lawmaker LONDON: The man accused of killing British lawmaker Jo Cox a week before the June referendum on EU membership declined to respond when asked if he was guilty at a court hearing on Tuesday and the judge recorded pleas of not guilty to all... Women 04 Oct, 2016
PM vows to make Britain 'sovereign' in first Brexit detail LONDON: Prime Minister Theresa May will promise to make Britain "a sovereign and independent country" by repealing the act that took it into what is now the European Union next year, she told the Sunday Times newspaper. In an interview, May,... Women 02 Oct, 2016
UK lawmakers in ruling party back group pushing for 'hard Brexit' LONDON: Senior members of Britain's ruling Conservative Party are supporting a new group to lobby for a so-called 'hard Brexit' and persuade Prime Minister Theresa May to leave the EU's lucrative single market, media reported on Sunday. The new... Women 18 Sep, 2016
May warns of 'difficult times' as UK prepares to exit the EU LONDON: British Prime Minister Theresa May has warned that Britain faces some "difficult times" as it prepares to leave the European Union following the June referendum. She told the Andrew Marr Show in an interview broadcast Sunday that not all... Women 04 Sep, 2016
Bank of England warns about risks of exit from EU LONDON: The Bank of England warned Thursday of big risks to Britain's economy should voters opt in a June referendum to leave the European Union — a stark assessment from an institution known for being independent of political... 12 May, 2016
Asia stocks subdued with central banks in focus, oil holds gains TOKYO: Asian stocks were subdued on Wednesday, as investors stayed cautious ahead of US and Japanese central bank policy decisions, while crude oil prices hovered near 2016 highs. Japan's Nikkei lost 0.6 percent as Japan-based suppliers of... 27 Apr, 2016
Obama says new US troops in Syria will be essential HANNOVER: President Barack Obama on Monday announced the deployment of up to 250 US military personnel to Syria, mostly special operations forces, to assist local troops trying to dislodge Islamic State extremists. He called the move essential to... Women 25 Apr, 2016
Obama, Merkel push for trade deal as foreign crises weigh HANOVER: US President Barack Obama said on Sunday he would do whatever he could to advance a controversial trade deal with the European Union in his last eight months in office, but warned that time was running short. Obama has pushed to... Women 25 Apr, 2016
Economy, crises in focus as Obama heads to Germany LONDON: US President Barack Obama is set to visit Hanover, Germany on Sunday to hold talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, one of his closest allies in dealing with a shaky global economy and security crises in the Middle East and... Women 24 Apr, 2016
