Prime Minister Theresa May of Britain said the parliamentary vote on her Brexit plan would take place next month. She also spoke out against a second referendum on European Union membership.
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How Elite Nigerian Soldiers Turned a Religious March Into a Massacre
Nigeria’s military said it acted in self-defense. Our visual investigation shows that this claim doesn’t hold up, and reveals how an elite military unit used machine guns on unarmed marchers in October, killing dozens.
Brexit: A Disunited Kingdom
Two and a half years after Britain’s referendum on whether to leave the European Union, the country remains divided. We met with voters on both sides of the debate — those who voted to leave and now feel betrayed, and those campaigning for a second ref…
Macron Tells Nation, ‘I Accept My Share of Responsibility’
In response to the growing protests over a decline in economic prosperity, President Emmanuel Macron of France said that he would take immediate steps to cut taxes and increase wages for the middle class and working poor.
Understanding the Collective Rage of France’s ‘Gilets Jaunes’
Shuttered shops, burning cars and tear gas. We were on the ground in Paris with the “Yellow Vests” protesters as they took to the streets for the fourth week in a row.
What Sparked the ‘Yellow Vests’ Protests?
Ignited by a fuel tax, the “Yellow Vest” movement has been gaining momentum over the past four weeks. Protesters have made their way from France’s countryside to Paris, and some are demanding the president’s resignation.
‘Yellow Vest’ Protests Turn Violent in Paris
A day after protesters torched cars and damaged buildings in the French capital, President Emmanuel Macron surveyed the damage and weighed imposing a state of emergency.
Overlooked No More: Noor Inayat Khan, Indian Princess and British Spy
Khan, who was recently suggested as the new face of the £50 note, was an unlikely candidate to engage in espionage in World War II, but she did so with a “steely strength of will.”
World’s First Gene-Edited Babies Born This Month, Researcher Says
The researcher, He Jiankui of China, who claims he helped alter the DNA of twin girls born this month, said the world “has moved on to the stage for embryo gene editing.”
As Migrants Try to Cross U.S. Border, U.S. Closes It
Hundreds of migrants tried to evade police and cross from Tijuana, Mexico, into San Diego. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency responded by firing tear gas and closing the border in both directions. Thousands of migrants from Central America …