The measure aims to guarantee that no physical barrier will spring up between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. It sounds simple, but it’s not.
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Maduro Sounds Conciliatory but Warns: U.S. Intervention Would Be Worse Than Vietnam
The Venezuelan leader said he was ready for talks with the opposition. He also said a U.S. invasion would give America a Vietnam nightmare.
Theresa May Wants the E.U. to Renegotiate Brexit. Will It?
Brussels has said many times that the “Irish backstop” cannot and will not be renegotiated. But a paradox lurks at the heart of its position.
In Critical Brexit Vote, Theresa May Survives
Lawmakers narrowly rejected an amendment that would have put Parliament in charge of the withdrawal from the E.U., overturning constitutional protocol.
Facing Big Brexit Votes, Theresa May Promises to Reopen Pact With E.U.
The British prime minister took a step that is likely to complicate relations with frustrated officials in Brussels.
The Brexit Amendment Process That Could Reshape Britain’s Future
British lawmakers are to vote on Tuesday on a series of changes in the prime minister’s plans for withdrawal from the European Union. Here’s what could happen.
Greeks Approve Deal to Rename Macedonia, in Victory for the West
The vote by the Greek Parliament, over impassioned opposition, clears a path for the renamed North Macedonia to join the NATO alliance.
Strategies: Governments Malfunction and the Markets Place Their Bets
Financial markets will put a price on anything. They are trying to assess Britain’s looming exit from the European Union and the effects of political conflict in the United States, our columnist says.
Businesses Are Taking Action After Brexit Warnings Go Unheeded
Companies and trade groups had implored British leaders to give them reassurances and information. They say they can’t wait any longer.
The African Currency at the Center of a European Dispute
What is the French-backed currency, the C.F.A. franc, used by 14 nations in western and central Africa?