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Two killed, 100 homes destroyed by fast-moving California calamity called Erskine Fire 25 Jun 2016 - 12:00 am

A firefighting helicopter drops water near some 700 evacuated homes to protect against an expected wind shift at the San Gabriel Complex Fire...

Germany to rest of Europe: Refrain from Brexit revenge, focus on consensus in security, migration and economic growth 25 Jun 2016 - 12:00 am

German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier told the ZDF television station there was hard work ahead negotiating the terms of Britain’s exit, but European...

Nexit, Frexit or Italeave? British vote fires up EU’s “Outers” 24 Jun 2016 - 04:54 pm

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte reacts on June 24, 2016 in The Hague, after Britain voted to leave the European Union. AFP /...

Brexit's winners and losers: Johnson triumphs as pound plunges 24 Jun 2016 - 04:20 pm

Former London Mayor and "Vote Leave" campaigner Boris Johnson attends a press conference in central London on June 24, 2016. Boris Johnson, who...

Senegal says ex-president Wade's son freed after graft pardon 24 Jun 2016 - 03:34 pm

(FILES) This file photo taken on October 30, 2008 shows the son of Senegalese President Abdoulaye Wade, Karim Wade, taking part in a...

UK Labour Party lawmakers seek to oust leader Corbyn 24 Jun 2016 - 03:28 pm

Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn is seen a Sky News's temporary studio near the Houses of Parliament in central London on June 24,...

Can the EU survive Brexit? 24 Jun 2016 - 03:07 pm

Canary Wharf, the London financial district, is seen above red and white flowers in London on June 24, 2016. AFP / LEON NEAL ...

EU chief reassures British staff over their jobs 24 Jun 2016 - 02:49 pm

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker attends a meeting with European Parliament President Martin Schulz and European Council President Donald Tusk (unseen) after Britain...

British PM David Cameron resigns 24 Jun 2016 - 10:53 am

British Prime Minister David Cameron speaks in front of 10 Downing street in central London on June 24, 2016. AFP / ADRIAN DENNIS ...

Analysis: With refugees here to stay, hosts get help to make them an asset 24 Jun 2016 - 10:46 am

Children from refugee camps around Athens run during an event celebrating the Olympic Day and the World Refugee Day in Athens on June...

UK PM Cameron says will step down by October after Brexit vote 24 Jun 2016 - 10:40 am

British Prime Minister David Cameron (L) speaks to the press flanked by his wife Samantha in front of 10 Downing street in central...

Eurosceptics cry victory, demand votes on leaving EU 24 Jun 2016 - 10:33 am

The Union flag flies from the Houses of Parliament in central London on June 24, 2016. AFP / Niklas HALLE'N The Hague: Eurosceptics...

Son of ex-Senegal president released early from prison 24 Jun 2016 - 10:19 am

File photo of Karim Wade (C), son of Senegal's former president Abdoulaye Wade. Reuters/Joe Penney By BABACAR DIONE DAKAR, Senegal: Authorities freed Karim...

Triumphant "Out" campaigner Farage: the EU is dying 24 Jun 2016 - 09:37 am

Leader of the United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP), Nigel Farage (3L) speaks during a press conference near the Houses of Parliament in central...

Britain votes to leave EU by 51.9%: final result 24 Jun 2016 - 09:12 am

A neon sign for the 2016 referendum attached to the doors of the announcement hall in Manchester Town Hall, northwest England on June...

Wildfire destroys dozens of homes in central California 24 Jun 2016 - 09:04 am

A firefighter battles flames from the Sherpa Fire in Santa Barbara, California, June 16, 2016. Mike Eliason/Santa Barbara County Fire Department/Handout via Reuters ...

Britain votes to leave EU, unleashing global turmoil 24 Jun 2016 - 08:59 am

Dawn breaks behind the Houses of Parliament and the statue of Winston Churchill in Westminster, London, Britain June 24, 2016. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth By...

Finnish eurosceptics say respect Brexit vote, no time for Finland euro exit 24 Jun 2016 - 08:57 am

HELSINKI: Finland's foreign minister, eurosceptic Finns party leader Timo Soini, said one must respect the result of Britain's EU referendum, adding that any ...