Tag: Northern Ireland
EU vows a firm response as Brexit tensions rise anew
BRUSSELS — Top European Union officials vowed Thursday to use all measures available to ensure that the United Kingdom respects the terms of its...
Biden, Johnson to stress close ties, manage differences
PLYMOUTH, England — Their nations may have a famed “special relationship,” but President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will meet for...
UK, EU seek to avert ‘sausage war’ in post-Brexit talks
LONDON — The U.K. is calling on the European Union to show pragmatism and “common sense,” as the two sides meet to resolve differences...
EU says it will act ‘firmly’ if UK doesn’t honor Brexit deal
LONDON — The European Union’s chief Brexit negotiator says the bloc is ready to act “firmly and resolutely” if the U.K. fails to honor...
Biden to get warm welcome from relieved but wary allies
LONDON — When U.S. President Joe Biden flies to Europe this week, he will find his hosts welcoming but wary. His predecessor Donald Trump...
Paul Givan to become Northern Ireland’s new leader
LONDON — Lawmaker Paul Givan is to become the new first minister of Northern Ireland, replacing Arlene Foster, who had been in post since...
British official says UK-EU relations ‘bumpy’ after Brexit
LONDON — Britain’s Brexit minister predicted Monday that relations between the U.K. and the European Union would continue to be “bumpy” amid tensions over...
N Ireland’s main British unionist party to choose new leader
LONDON — Northern Ireland’s largest British unionist party was choosing a new leader Friday, in a contest with two candidates and only 36 voters.
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UK apologizes for 1971 Belfast deaths; families want more
LONDON — A U.K. government minister stood before lawmakers Thursday and formally apologized for the killing of 10 civilians during unrest in Belfast half...
UK apologizes for deaths of 10 civilians during ‘Troubles’
LONDON — U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson apologized Wednesday for the deaths of 10 civilians during military operations half a century ago in west...