BBC: Brexit: MPs overwhelmingly back Article 50 bill
MPs have voted by a majority of 384 to allow Prime Minister Theresa May to get Brexit negotiations under way.
They backed the government's European Union Bill, supported by the Labour leadership, by 498 votes to 114.
But the SNP, Plaid Cymru and the Liberal Democrats opposed the bill, while 47 Labour MPs and Tory ex-chancellor Ken Clarke rebelled.
The bill now faces further scrutiny in the Commons and the House of Lords before it can become law.
The prime minister has set a deadline of 31 March for invoking Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty, getting official talks with the EU started. The bill returns to the Commons next week.
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MIDDLE EAST
US puts Iran 'on notice' after missile test, won't elaborate. Trump White House signals tough line on Iran.
Syria opposition says U.N. can't pick delegates to peace talks. Syrian rebels reject talks which do not lead to power transition.
UN postpones Syria political talks until Feb. 20.
Syrian militias get more U.S. support for IS fight, plan new phase.
UN postpones Syria political talks until Feb. 20 .
Abadi: Iraq will not retaliate against US travel ban.
Iran: Missile tests not in violation of nuclear deal. US government calls for urgent UN consultation after Iran allegedly test launches ballistic missile.
Tens of thousands of Yemenis trapped in Red Sea fighting.
Yemen war erases decade of health gains, many children starving: UNICEF.
Trump courts Jordan's king amid embassy, refugee concerns.
Violence erupts during eviction of Israeli settlers from illegal outpost.
Saudi Arabia signals end of tax-free living as oil revenues slump.
ASIA
Fatalities soar for Afghan forces as govt loses ground to Taliban.
Afghanistan reconstruction 'remains tenuous and incomplete': U.S. watchdogs.
Philippine communist rebels end ceasefire.
Trump's defense chief heads to Asia, eying China, North Korea threat.
Amnesty warns of crimes against humanity in Philippines. Philippines drugs war killings systematic, planned: Amnesty.
Chinese state media editorial warns South Korea over THAAD.
Bangladesh firm on Rohingya relocation plan, wants Myanmar to take them back.
Pakistan, fearing US visa ban, cracks down on militant group.
Ex-U.N. chief Ban rules out presidential run in South Korea complaining of 'fake news'.
AFRICA
Questions about Boko Haram fight-back after spate of attacks.
Fresh clashes near South Sudan's oil hub of Malakal.
Congo's main opposition leader, Etienne Tshisekedi, dies at 84.
Libyan officials criticize U.S. travel ban, doubt over February conference.
Refugees in Kenya hit by US travel ban after years of waiting for asylum.
Morocco's king hails 'return home' to AU after 33 years. African leaders preach unity in readmitting Morocco into AU.
900 churches in Nigeria destroyed by Boko Haram.
The turmoil engulfing Zimbabwe football.
Two Russian pilots, Congolese officer die in helicopter crashes.
EUROPE
Greece reports mass Turkish air incursions as tensions simmer.
250,000 Romanians rally in biggest anti-corruption protest.
Ukraine clashes rage for third day, sparking EU concern. Kiev and Kremlin trade blame over surge in east Ukraine fighting. Ukraine: Fighting flares up in eastern town of Avdiivka.
EU chair labels Trump a 'threat' as Europeans debate U.S. ties.
UK lawmakers back bill to trigger EU exit talks. Britain's House of Commons begins debating Article 50 trigger bill.
France's Fillon hit with new allegations over wife's employment. 'Fake job' scandal deepens for France's Fillon. Police raid French parliament in François Fillon investigation.
France's Le Pen defiant as EU seeks return of misspent money.
Theresa May in trouble over Trump's UK state visit invite. British Parliament to debate Trump's state visit after petition.
Foreign state seen behind hack into Czech Foreign Ministry email.
Chancellor Angela Merkel holds talks with Swedish government, royals.
Austria to ban full-face veil in public places.
AMERICAS
Rex Tillerson confirmed as US secretary of state.
GOP pushes 2 top Cabinet picks through to full Senate.
Democrats vow fight on Supreme Court nominee, Trump urges 'nuclear option'. Trump picks conservative judge Gorsuch for Supreme Court.
Trump team kept Gorsuch secret with back roads and military jet.
Venezuelan State-Oil firm poised for default.
Trudeau breaks promise on reforming Canada's voting system.
Canada 'trash radio' under fire after Quebec mosque attack.
Mexico arrests soldiers attempting to sell firearms to Los Zetas Cartel.
Standing Rock tribe says it will take legal action against Dakota pipeline decision.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Report: Military did not distort intelligence reports on IS.
Brother of Brussels bomber barred from US.
US misfires in online fight against Islamic State.
IS using drones, other innovating tactics with deadly effect.
Shabaab details deadly raid on Kenyan military base in Somalia.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
US Fed holds rates unchanged, still sees 'gradual' hikes.
EU, Mexico to speed up trade talks amid Trump fallout.
Tesla, BMW electrics fall short of highest crash-test rating.
Apple defies Wall Street with strong revival in iPhone sales.
Buffett bought $12 billion in stocks since the election.
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