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Stephen Beard

In or out? The term for the possibility of a British exit from the European Union is being dubbed a “Brexit.”
Europe has staged many make-or-break summits, but the meeting of EU leaders that gets underway on Thursday really could be a turning point.
Europe has staged many make-or-break summits, but the meeting of EU leaders that gets underway on Thursday really could be a turning point.
Today the people of the white cliffs of Dover — and of Britain generally — see two different paths to freedom and hope.
The money would be used to plug the hole in the Russian government’s budget caused by the collapse in oil prices.
The cash-strapped broadcaster may ask older viewers to pay a TV tax from which they’re exempt.
Students publicizing the Victorian tycoon’s darker side want a statue of him removed.
British lawmakers are set to abolish ancient statutes. Here’s one from the 1300’s: it’s illegal to enter parliament wearing a suit of armor.