Reuters: Brexit deadlocked again: British parliament fails to find an alternative
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain was no nearer to resolving the chaos surrounding its departure from the European Union after parliament failed on Monday to find a majority of its own for any alternative to Prime Minister Theresa May’s divorce deal.
After a tumultuous week in which May’s divorce strategy was rejected by lawmakers for a third time, despite her offer to quit if it passed, the future direction of Brexit remains mired in confusion.
In a bid to break the impasse, lawmakers on Monday voted on four last-minute alternative Brexit options for what is the United Kingdom’s most far-reaching policy change since World War Two. All were defeated.
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MIDDLE EAST
Iran FM acuses US of 'economic terrorism' as flood-hit cities evacuated.
Turkey elections: opposition claims victory in Ankara, pulls ahead in Istanbul. Erdoğan’s party loses Ankara in Turkish local elections blow.
Killed by cholera, Yemeni doctor knew he was fighting 'disastrous' epidemic.
Palestine, Golan Heights take centre stage at Arab League summit.
Arab leaders to seek U.N. Security Council resolution on Golan.
Hamas tightens grip on Gaza, fails to break Israel blockade.
Gaza violence: Crossings reopen after negotiated 'calm'.
Putin, Netanyahu discussed military ties, Middle East.
Brazil president visits Western Wall with Netanyahu in first.
Israeli group says network of bots is stumping for Netanyahu.
Iraq arrests Mosul ferry owners after deadly disaster.
ASIA
Pompeo hopes for new N.Korea summit in 'coming months'.
Diplomats, activists decry Chinese 'threats' at UN rights council.
Chinese fighter jets cross Taiwan Strait after Tsai Ing-wen urges Pacific pushback against Beijing.
Vietnam protests over China’s sinking of vessel in contested South China Sea.
4 militants killed in Kashmir following gun battle with Indian security forces.
Thai demonstrators protest against alleged polls cheating.
North Korea calls for probe into 'terror attack' on embassy in Spain.
Woman gets 3 years in plea deal for killing half-brother of Kim Jong Un.
14 suspected rebel communists killed in operations in Philippines.
New Zealand outlines strict new gun controls.
Nepalese PM: 27 dead, 612 injured following massive storm.
AFRICA
Western Sahara settlement is possible: UN chief.
Sudan's Bashir says protest demands 'legitimate'.
Mozambique confirms 1st cholera death as cases above 500. Mozambique races to contain 1,000 cholera cases.
Algeria’s leader, ceding to protests, will quit by April 28.
Algeria's President Bouteflika names caretaker government.
Algeria's embattled Bouteflika to resign within days: Report.
Sudan police fire tear gas as protesters rally: witnesses.
Xenophobic attacks spark South African response.
Sierra Leone bans industrial fishing for a month.
Rwanda's genocide killers learn new life back home.
EUROPE
Ukraine’s president trying to hold off rival for runoff spot.
Ukraine: Comedian Zelensky and incumbent Poroshenko set for runoff vote — exit poll.
Kremlin says will not comment on Ukraine’s election until end of runoff.
UK Parliament seeks new options on Brexit.
Brexit in disarray: May under pressure to go for soft Brexit.
Jean-Claude Juncker warns EU's patience 'running out' over Brexit. Juncker says EU running out of patience with London over Brexit stalemate.
Slovakia elects first female president, a liberal lawyer.
UN Security Council: Germany, France share presidency.
Treaty's end would give U.S., Russia impetus to make more nukes: study.
Four years on, migration crisis stokes desperation on Greece's Lesbos.
AMERICAS
AP sources: Trump considers adding ‘immigration czar’.
US cuts aid to three Central American countries over migration.
Trump aides stress president's resolve to close US-Mexico border. Mulvaney: only 'something dramatic' will stop Trump closing Mexico border.
Trump surprises his aides and allies with abrupt decrees.
Allegations test Biden ahead of 2020 run. Joe Biden denies Lisa Flores's misconduct allegations. Biden says he never meant to make women feel uncomfortable.
Venezuelans struggle to understand power rationing plan.
Venezuelans set up burning barricades over lack of power, water.
US condemns Russia troop deployment to troubled Venezuela.
Lavrov: Washington informed of what Russian troops are doing in Venezuela.
Venezuela crisis: Opposition's Guaidó awaits army support.
Brazil to open diplomatic office in Jerusalem.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Alleged UK spy ‘Osama bin Bieber’ who joined daesh executed by terror group.
Western ISIS recruits wouldn't stand too close to each other for fear they could get blasted by a drone strike, captured fighter claims.
Australian terrorist Khaled Sharrouf's children out of battle zone after fleeing Islamic State.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
US stocks post solid finish on encouraging economic data.
Lyft shares skid below IPO price in first full trading day.
Delays as major US airlines hit by computer outages.
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg asks for government and regulator help in controlling internet content.
Unfazed by trade war, Google collaborates with Huawei on health care AI initiative.
Ethiopian Airlines to give preliminary report on Boeing crash.
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