The cabinet’s support relieves some of the pressure on Prime Minister Theresa May, but there are several steps before the agreement could take effect.
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Another Twist in Sri Lanka: Parliament Votes Rajapaksa Out
Lawmakers passed a raucous no-confidence vote against former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, saying he must step down as prime minister. Now all eyes are on the president who appointed him.
First Rohingya Are to Be Returned to Myanmar Killing Grounds
More than 2,000 Rohingya Muslim refugees are set for repatriation from neighboring Bangladesh, many of them unwillingly. The United Nations calls it a “clear violation” of international principles.
Brexit: Britain’s messy EU divorce faces new showdown
British Prime Minister Theresa May will try to winthe support of her divided Cabinet fora deal to leavethe EU aftermonths of stalled talks.
Australians Declare Existential Crisis Over Onion Placement
Bunnings, a chain of hardware stores, upended tradition and suggested people put onions on the bottom and not the top of their sausages. Australians were not impressed.
Brexit Could Leave Wedding Bouquets Stuck at the Border
From greenhouses in Kenya to auction houses in the Netherlands to florists in London, the shipment of flowers highlights Brexit’s potential disruption to trade.
Trump picks retired general for ambassador to Saudi Arabia
Trump announced Tuesday that he is nominating John Abizaid, the longest-serving commander of the U.S. Central Command, to lead the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh.
China has created rain-making machines to solve water shortage
Tens of thousands of these machines will be used to increase rainfall in a region three times the size of Spain… talk about making it rain.
Migrant caravan: Some are at the border, most 1,000 miles away, some may stay in Mexico
Migrant caravan: The first group is at the border. The majority are more than 1,000 miles away, and many more may stay in Mexico.
A Battle in Gaza Neither Side Wanted Ends Quickly
A fight that began with a botched Israeli raid drew intense fire but few deaths as both sides tried to limit casualties. By Tuesday, it was over.