British MPs resoundingly reject Brexit deal for second time

Mar 13,2019
British MPs resoundingly rejected Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal for a second time on Tuesday, plunging the country into further uncertainty just 17 days before it is due to split from the European Union.
Test run for Indonesia's first subway
Mar 13
Indonesia's first subway system has moved a step closer to launching later this month. People got the chance to take a test ride on the new project that many hope will ease Jakarta's notorious traffic problem.
EU president 'disappointed' by vote result
Mar 13
European Council President Donald Tusk says the regional bloc is disappointed that the British government was unable to ensure a majority for the withdrawal agreement.
Britain's Brexit drama faces parliament judgement day
Mar 12
Britain faces a moment of truth Tuesday when parliament votes on Prime Minister Theresa May's ill-loved Brexit plan -- a day after she said she secured last-minute changes to the deal from the EU.
UN: N.Korean human rights situation remains dire
Mar 12
A UN human rights investigator is welcoming the easing of tensions on the Korean peninsula, but is raising concerns Pyongyang is arbitrarily applying the law and limiting personal freedoms.
Biegun: N.Korea needs to fully give up WMDs
Mar 12
The US Special Representative for North Korea has stressed that Pyongyang must clearly state its intention to give up all weapons of mass destruction before trying to improve relations with the United States.
US ready to take 'immediate' action after Ethiopia plane crash
Mar 12
US regulators on Monday ordered Boeing to make urgent improvements to the best-selling jet involved in a deadly Ethiopia plane crash -- but ruled out grounding the fleet as investigators worked to piece together the aircraft's final moments.