Europe

British Airways Flight Travels To Scotland Instead Of Germany

6:40am March 26, 2019

Upon landing, passengers were stunned to hear "welcome to Edinburgh." Their flight was supposed to go to Dusseldorf, Germany. The BBC reports the wrong flight plan was filed, and the crew followed it.

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The Sackler Trust and Foundation both announced they would temporarily suspend charitable giving in the U.K. The Sackler Courtyard is a 2017 addition to the Victoria and Albert museum in London.

Sackler Family Suspends Philanthropic Giving To U.K. Museums

3:01pm March 25, 2019

by Andrew Limbong

Two philanthropic arms of the Sackler family announced they will "temporarily pause" gifts in the United Kingdom. The family owns Purdue Pharma, now under fire for its role in the opioid crisis.

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Criticism Follows Italy Endorsing China's Global Infrastructure Projects

8:23am March 25, 2019

by Sylvia Poggioli

Critics say Italy's endorsement of a 21st century Silk Road will embolden China's global economic influence and not in a good way. Italian officials are to sign more agreements in Beijing next month.

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British Prime Minister Theresa May is reportedly facing pressure from within her Conservative Party to quit over her handling of the Brexit process. Here she attends a church service on Sunday in Aylesbury, England.

British Prime Minister Theresa May Faces New Pressure To Quit As Brexit Deadline Looms

4:45pm March 24, 2019

by Samantha Raphelson

British newspapers reported on Sunday that senior members of May's cabinet could resign to force her to leave. May has until the end of next week to get a Brexit deal through Parliament.

The cruise ship Viking Sky reaches the port of Molde under its own steam on Sunday.

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Viking Cruise Ship Reaches Port Safely After Mayday Signal And Daring Rescues At Sea

2:13pm March 24, 2019

by Amanda Morris

After hours of rescues on stormy seas, the Viking Sky cruise ship was able to regain control of its engine and reach the Norway port of Molde on Sunday.

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The Problems Facing Theresa May

8:13am March 24, 2019

by Frank Langfitt

One day after a massive anti-Brexit march in London, British Prime Minister Theresa May is facing new troubles.

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The original deadline for Britain to leave the European Union was March 29, but Prime Minister Theresa May secured a little more time from E.U. leaders to find a deal that both parties agree on.

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March In London Demanding A Second Brexit Vote Draws Huge Crowds

8:06pm March 23, 2019

by Wynne Davis

Protesters filled London's streets on Saturday to demand a second referendum vote, or "People's Vote," on Britain leaving the European Union.

The Viking Sky cruise ship sent out a mayday call on Saturday after encountering engine problems amid high seas and strong winds.

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Passengers Rescued From Disabled Cruise Ship Off Norway's West Coast

5:09pm March 23, 2019

by Wynne Davis

Helicopters were being used to evacuate some of the vessel's 1,300 passengers after its crew issued a mayday call on Saturday amid engine problems, high seas and strong winds.

Students attend a Ukrainian language and literature lesson at a school in the eastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk in 2016. In 2018, students in four cities across Ukraine received training to help them identify disinformation, propaganda and hate speech.

Students In Ukraine Learn How To Spot Fake Stories, Propaganda And Hate Speech

6:25pm March 22, 2019

by Sasha Ingber

A new report says students who received media literacy training were 18 percent better at identifying false reports than students without the lessons. Girls gained more knowledge than boys.

News Brief: Golan Heights, House Panel Probe, Brexit

11:42am March 22, 2019

U.S. backs Israel's claim to sovereignty over the Golan Heights. House panel investigates whether Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump violated federal record-keeping policies. EU agrees to delay Brexit.

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