Ukraine Considers Martial Law After Russia Seizes Its Ships Near Crimea
The countries are trading blame over a maritime dispute in which Russia fired on Ukrainian vessels, injuring some sailors. The incident has sparked Ukrainian protests and an international backlash.
Tijuana Border Briefly Closed, U.S. Agents Spray Tear Gas At Migrants
Hundreds of migrants tried to cross the U.S.-Mexico border but were stopped by tear gas and blockaded by police. The border, where tens of thousands cross each day, was closed for several hours.
Remembering Syrian Activist Raed Fares Who Was Killed Last Week
Raed Fares, one of Syria’s most prominent activists, was killed by unidentified gunmen in Idlib Province on Friday. He used his broadcasts to critique Syrian President Bashar Asaad.
E.U. Leaders Formally Back Britain’s Brexit Plan
British Prime Minister Theresa May has the support from European Union leaders on a Brexit deal. But it must still be approved by Parliament in the United Kingdom.
Russia-Ukraine Tensions Flare After 3 Ukranian Vessels Are Seized
Russia seized two Ukrainian gunboats and a tug after firing on the vessels. Ukraine described the action as “unprovoked and crazy.” At least three of their soldiers were injured.
An Attack On Players Forces Major Soccer Match In Argentina To Be Canceled — Twice
The second leg of the final of the Copa Libertadores was billed as a glorious highlight in the tournament’s history — the first ever meeting of age-old rivals Boca Juniors and River Plate.
Protesters And Police Clash In Paris
Police in the French capital fired teargas at thousands of protesters marching on the Champs Elysees Saturday.
The European Union Hopes To Ban Single-Use Plastic By 2021
In Greece, divers calling themselves the “garbage collectors of the sea” are fishing out plastic waste from the eastern Mediterranean. Now the EU will lend a hand by banning single-use plastics.
The European Union And The Brexit Vote
After a messy, year-and-a-half long battle, European leaders today signed off on a divorce deal for the United Kingdom, which is leaving the European Union in March.
European Union Leaders Approve Brexit Plan
European leaders approve Brexit setting up the stage for a vote in British Parliament come December.
European Leaders Close In On Brexit Deal
It would allow the U.K. a 20-month transition period before breaking off from the EU. EU President Donald Tusk recommended “that we approve on Sunday,” even though “no one has reasons to be happy.”
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