Britain’s Brexit Bill Passes Final Hurdle in Parliament

JILL LAWLESS / The Associated Press Jan 22, 2020 Three-plus years after voters approved the referendum, the United Kingdom is on course to leave the European Union next week. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Turkish Lawmakers Authorize Sending Troops to Fight in Libya

SUZAN FRASER / The Associated Press Jan 2, 2020 The move to support current government in Tripoli is seen as a threat to regional security and is denounced by Greece, Israel and Cyprus. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Israel Heads to Historic 3rd Straight Election After Parliament Vote

JOSEF FEDERMAN / The Associated Press Dec 11, 2019 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces corruption charges, gets a break, but new campaign will prolong year-long political stalemate. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Boris Johnson Will Ruin Britain or Cry Trying

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Oct 21, 2019 Britain's divorce from the EU is not going his way, so the prime minister is doing what any pompous, privileged child would do. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

U.K.’s Johnson Asks EU for Brexit Delay He Doesn’t Want

The Associated Press Oct 20, 2019 The prime minister follows up an unsigned letter seeking the delay with a signed letter indicating he does not favor another extension. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Boris Johnson Insists He’ll Stand Firm Against Brexit Delay

JILL LAWLESS and MIKE CORDER / The Associated Press Oct 19, 2019 Britain's prime minister is defiant despite lawmakers voting 322-306 to withhold approval until plans to implement the deal have been passed. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

U.K.’s Boris Johnson Denies He’s Inciting Violence Against Brexit Foes

JILL LAWLESS and DANICA KIRKA / The Associated Press Sep 27, 2019 The prime minister defends his talk of "surrender" and "betrayal" and says leaving the European Union is the only way to ease tensions. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Johnson to Suspend U.K. Parliament After 3 Defeats on Brexit

JILL LAWLESS / The Associated Press Sep 9, 2019 Prime minister's call for snap election is rejected, a new law blocks a no-deal Brexit, and he is ordered to detail plans for what's next. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Lawmakers Seize Brexit Agenda in Major Blow to Boris Johnson

GREGORY KATZ and DANICA KIRKA / The Associated Press Sep 3, 2019 Their vote clears the way for his opponents to introduce a bill that would seek to prevent Britain from leaving the EU without a deal. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

U.K. Takes a Giant Step Toward No-Deal Brexit

The Associated Press Aug 28, 2019 Queen Elizabeth II approves Boris Johnson's request, shortening the time the opposition has to keep him from taking the U.K. out of the European Union. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Italian Leader Conte Resigns With Scathing Attack on Far-Right’s Salvini

FRANCES D'EMILIO / The Associated Press Aug 20, 2019 The prime minister blames the collapse of his populist government on his deputy's desire to gain "full powers" for his League party. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Socialists Win Spain Election, Far-Right Emerges as Player

ARITZ PARRA and JOSEPH WILSON / The Associated Press Apr 28, 2019 Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's party leads fractured vote but must rely on others to keep power. The new far-right Vox party breaks through. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )