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June 24, 2016
Britain Votes Out of Europe, Cameron to Resign

By more than a million votes, Britain has decided to leave the European Union, and Prime Minister David Cameron, the leader of the fight to remain in the EU, will be stepping down. The uncertainty about the future of the EU’s second largest economy sent markets and Britain’s currency tumbling early Friday. In London, supporters of Brexit celebrated. VOA Europe correspondent Luis Ramirez reports.
June 24, 2016
British Voters Choose to Exit EU, PM Cameron to Step Down

Britain votes to quit the European Union, prompting Prime Minister David Cameron to announce his resignation
June 23, 2016
Incomplete Count Gives 'Leave' Camp Lead in Brexit Vote

Britain waits for results to see if it will stay or it will go after polls close after the referendum on EU membership
June 23, 2016
Britain Votes in EU Referendum

Voters in Britain are finally having their say in a referendum that will decide whether their nation remains a part of the EU, culminating a bitter debate
June 22, 2016
Britain Prepares for Historic EU Vote

Voters in Britain see an uncertain future as they prepare to cast ballots Thursday in a historic referendum to decide whether the country stays in the EU
June 20, 2016
British MP Murder Helping Bid to Stay in EU

Latest polling suggests murder of anti-Brexit lawmaker ahead of Thursday referendum may be helping the cause to keep Britain in the EU
June 17, 2016
British MP’s Murder Casts Shadow on Brexit Vote

British voters, tired of anger and bitterness in the Brexit debate, say the murder is forcing a re-think of how politicians are campaigning ahead of the June 23 referendum
June 16, 2016
Killing of Anti-Brexit MP Puts Britain Campaigning on Hold

Britain stunned by 'horrific murder' of member of parliament who vocally favored remaining in the European Union
June 15, 2016
British Action on European Arrest Warrant Sparks Criticism

A week before Brexit vote, arrest of Romanian businessman spurs accusations that EU rules are forcing Britain to do dirty work of corrupt governments
June 14, 2016
For Britain’s Polish Workers, Brexit Threatens ‘British Dream’

Experts warn that any new restrictions on workers from mainland EU countries may cause labor shortages, hurt Britain’s economy
June 09, 2016
Immigration, Business Worries Drive Britain’s EU Debate

Cornwall, a depressed region of England and big recipient of EU aid, is also a hotbed of anti-European Union sentiment
June 09, 2016
Immigration, Business Worries Drive Britain’s EU Debate

Worries about immigration and the future of the economy are driving a heated debate in Britain, where voters on June 23 will decide whether their nation should leave or remain in the European Union. The debate is especially complex in England’s Cornwall region, an economically depressed part of Britain that is a top recipient of EU support. VOA's Luis Ramirez reports.
June 07, 2016
Britain’s Trade Future in Question if Brexit Happens

There is debate about whether the US trade relationship will suffer if British voters decide this month to pull their country out of the European Union
June 02, 2016
After a Brexit, Could Poland and Austria Be Next?

Following right-wing election gains, Eurosceptics in Austria and Poland keeping close eye on Britain’s June 23 referendum to stay or quit European Union
June 02, 2016
US: Syria Aid Efforts Hampered by Ongoing Impasse in Negotiations

US, Britain, France urge UN to start airdrops in Syria as food shortages intensify; US official says delivery of aid through Turkey becoming more difficult
June 01, 2016
Trump in Britain? 'Oh Bloody Hell'

More than 500,000 people, offended by Trump’s remarks about Muslims, signed a petition six months ago to ban him from entering Britain
May 16, 2016
As Cities Face Flooding, Poor Are Worst Hit

Report projects that more than a billion people will live in low-lying cities exposed to massive flooding from rising sea levels by 2060, including many Asian, African cities, and US cities
May 13, 2016
London Mayor's Election Inspires British Muslims

‘It made me think anyone can do what they want,’ said one student at newly elected Sadiq Khan's alma mater in lower-income, ethnically mixed neighborhood of Tooting
May 12, 2016
Anti-Corruption Summit a Moment of Introspection for US, Britain

Thursday’s anti-corruption summit in London was a moment of introspection for the world’s political elite, whose banking systems and real estate markets have often provided a haven for billions of dollars in stolen money. Much of the focus was on the role countries like Britain and the United States are playing in helping corrupt leaders hide stolen money. As VOA Europe Correspondent Luis Ramirez reports, leaders drew a strong connection between corruption and extremism.
May 11, 2016
US, Britain Share Blame for 'Pandemic' Corruption at London Summit

Spotlight of blame shifts away from African generals, oligarchs and corrupt dictators, toward rich countries, whose banks, real estate brokers have been benefactors of stolen wealth of nations

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