Reuters: PM May survives party confidence vote but 117 dissent
LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Theresa May survived a confidence vote from her Conservative party on Wednesday, but more than a third of her lawmakers said she was no longer the right leader to implement Britain’s exit from the European Union.
Britain’s March 29 exit has been plunged into crisis by parliamentary opposition to the divorce deal she struck with the EU last month, which has opened up possibilities including a delay to Brexit or even another referendum on membership.
May on Monday cancelled a parliamentary vote on her Brexit deal, designed to maintain close future ties with the bloc and agreed after two years of negotiations, after it became clear she would lose it badly.
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MIDDLE EAST
U.S. wants U.N. to ban nuclear ballistic missile work by Iran.
Defying Trump, U.S. Senate advances resolution to end support for Saudis in Yemen war.
US Senate to vote on Yemen amid growing skepticism over US-Saudi alliance.
Donald Trump stands by Saudi Arabia over Khashoggi killing despite CIA and Senate stance.
UN pushes for truce, humanitarian corridors at Yemen talks.
South Yemenis demand independence vote at UN talks.
Syria war: Turkey warns of fresh anti-Kurd offensive in north. Turkey may soon launch military operation east of Euphrates River, Erdogan says.
Syrian state seizing opponents' property, rights activists say.
Hundreds of bodies found in mass graves near Syria ex-IS bastion.
Palestinians offer new details of Israel’s botched Gaza raid.
Jailed UAE academic Nasser bin Ghaith on 'hunger strike'.
ASIA
China says it suspects ex-Canadian diplomat of 'harming national security'.
Chinese state security is behind detention of Canadian former diplomat Michael Kovrig, employer says. China mum on detained Canadian, queries status of employer.
Canada frees CFO of China's Huawei on bail; Trump might intervene.
Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou granted bail by Canadian court.
Sabrina Meng: ‘I am proud of Huawei, I am proud of my country’.
Afghan forces recapture Helmand's Babaji area after 3 years.
Indonesia: Papua rebels reject surrender after workers' killing.
Report: Kim Jong Un unlikely to visit Seoul this year.
North Korea named violator of religious freedom for 17 years.
Thailand lifts ban on political activities ahead of vote.
AFRICA
Burundi denies running secret torture houses.
Tunisia's 'truth commission' winds up 4-year mission.
Nigeria opposition candidate signs peace accord. Nigeria presidential candidate denies peace deal snub.
Nigeria warned over Shiite Muslim crackdown.
France arrests Central Africa Republic war crimes suspect.
Mozambique names top ex-rebels to army command.
Morocco's migrants treatment under spotlight after UN conference.
Rwandan government appeals verdict against dissident.
Tanzania dam: Power plant planned in Selous Game Reserve.
Dag Hammarskjöld crash inquiry: UK and South Africa criticised for not cooperating.
EUROPE
Italy makes 'serious and reasonable' offer to EU on budget.
Ukraine rebels transfer prisoners to Kyiv-controlled areas.
Police hunt across eastern France for Strasbourg Christmas market attacker.
Strasbourg shooting: French police hunt for gunman. France: Suspected gunman named, had long police record.
UK disarray: May to face no-confidence vote from her party.
UK leader May fights leadership revolt, warns Brexit in peril.
'Scotland wants to trade as freely as possible with Europe'.
No Brexit renegotiation, Angela Merkel tells Bundestag .
Merkel: There's still time for an orderly Brexit.
Germany backs extending EU sanctions against Russia: Merkel.
Italy’s far-right minister visits Israel, drawing criticism.
Pope removes scandal-hit cardinals from inner circle.
AMERICAS
Trump's former fixer Michael Cohen sentenced to three years in prison.
Trump cites France attack as reason for US-Mexico wall.
House Republicans move to block Yemen war-powers votes for rest of Congress.
House Dems talking more about impeaching Trump.
Ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen faces possible jail sentence.
‘Bolton is preparing plan for my assassination, with help from Bogota’ – Venezuela’s Maduro.
Argentina Dirty War: Two former Ford executives jailed.
Brazil shooting: Campinas cathedral gunman 'mentally ill'.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Chérif Chekatt: who is the Strasbourg shooting suspect?.
Strasbourg shooting: gunman was listed as potential terror threat. Strasbourg shooting: Gunman shouted 'Allahu Akbar' as he attacked.
Taliban attacks on Afghan forces undeterred by mounting US pressure.
Jihadists deny Mali leader killed in French-led attack.
Over 10,000 people involved in terrorist activities banned from entering Russia in 2018.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Wall Street closes up, investors optimistic on China trade.
EU parliament approves 'world's largest' free trade deal with Japan.
Global economy in 2019: Growth beginning to fray.
Most CFOs see a U.S. recession coming by 2020.
Facebook among firms named on Myanmar human rights 'dirty list'.
Twitter CEO responds to critics after his Myanmar tweets didn't mention Rohingya Muslims.
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