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Brexit Turns Sea Crossing Into Journey Through Dimensions
The Cote des Dunes ferry was about midway through its journey from the French port of Calais to the English harbor of Dover when the EU shrunk from 28 members to 27 — at 11 p.m. on Friday in Britain, midnight in France.
Police: 2 Injured, Suspect Killed In London Terror Stabbings
London police officers shot and killed a suspect after at least two people were stabbed Sunday in what authorities are investigating as a terror attack.
New China Virus Details Show Challenge for Outbreak Control
Details that emerged last week about the new virus from China show how challenging it could be to control this outbreak, health experts say.
Fears of New Virus Trigger Anti-China Sentiment Worldwide
A scary new virus from China has spread around the world. So has rising anti-Chinese sentiment, calls for a full travel ban on Chinese visitors and indignities for Chinese and other Asians.
Italian-American Emerges as New Star of Italy's Left-Wing
A dual U.S.-Italian citizen who cut her political organizing teeth on two Barack Obama campaigns is emerging as the latest rising star in Italian politics.
Experts: Travel Bans, Business Closures Could Hurt Economy
Travel restrictions and business closures aimed at stopping the spread of a new virus that has killed more than 300 people in China could end up causing ripple effects that harm the global economy, experts say.
Apple temporarily closes stores in China amid virus outbreak
Apple is temporarily closing its 42 stores in mainland China, one of its largest markets, as a new virus spreads rapidly and the death toll there rose to 259 on Saturday.
China Death Toll Reaches 259; WHO Warns Countries to Prepare
China's death toll from a new virus rose to 259 on Saturday and a World Health Organization official said other governments need to prepare for"domestic outbreak control" if the disease spreads in their countries.
WHO Says Prepare for Local Outbreaks; China Slams US Control
China's death toll from a new virus rose to 259 on Saturday and a World Health Organization official said other governments need to prepare for"domestic outbreak control" if the disease spreads in their countries.
US Sanctions Tanzanian Official for Targeting Gays, Others
The United States has sanctioned a Tanzanian official who sparked fear in the gay community by announcing plans to track and punish homosexuals in the East African nation.
Stocks Sink on Fears Virus Outbreak Will Dent Global Economy
Stocks fell sharply on Wall Street Friday as fears spread through the markets that a virus outbreak emanating from China will dent global growth.
The Shunned: People from Virus-Hit City Tracked, Quarantined
As China institutes the largest quarantine in human history, locking down more than 50 million people in the center of the country, those who have recently been to Wuhan are being tracked, monitored.
Britain Leaves the European Union, Leaps into the Unknown
So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, adieu. With little fanfare, Britain left the European Union on Friday after 47 years of membership, taking a leap into the unknown in a historic blow to the bloc.
US Bars Foreigners Coming from China for Now Over Virus Fear
The United States on Friday declared a public health emergency and took drastic steps to significantly restrict entry into the country because of a new virus that hit China and has spread to other nations.
Mauritania Arrests 10 Gay Men After Purported Gay Wedding
Authorities in Mauritania have arrested 10 men after a video appeared on social media of a gay couple appearing to take part in a traditional wedding ceremony, human rights groups said.
UK's Health Chief Slams Gwyneth Paltrow's Lifestyle Brand 'goop'
The chief executive of Britain's National Health Service has criticized Gwyneth Paltrow's lifestyle brand Goop and her new Netflix series, warning it carries "considerable risks to health."
Some Americans to Leave China, Many Stay After US Advisory
Some Americans plan to leave China after the U.S. government advised about a spreading virus outbreak, but many others are staying.
British Gay Man Reportedly Told to Stop Kissing Date by Uber Driver: 'I'm A Christian'
A British gay man on his way home with a date was shocked to be told by his Uber driver to stop it with the backseat snogging because, the driver reportedly announced, "I'm a Christian."
Brexit Finally Arrives Friday: A Momentous Yet Quiet Moment
Friday will mark a truly historic moment, but almost nothing will happen.
China Counts 170 Virus Deaths, New Countries Find Infections
China counted 170 deaths from a new virus Thursday and more countries reported infections, including some spread locally, as foreign evacuees from China's worst-hit region returned home to medical observation and even isolation.