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- In rejection of establishment, Iceland elects historian for president
Icelanders elected a political outsider, historian Guðni Jóhannesson, president on Saturday as their first new president in 20 years. Political scandals have increased anti-establishment sentiment in the country.
- British expatriates fear for their future after UK vote
- Labour Party revolts against leader over EU vote result
Some senior party officials have blamed the referendum result on a poor opposition campaign from Jeremy Corbyn. Two senior members have left their posts since the vote, and more may follow.
- Why Beijing (and 45 other cities in China) are sinking
Beijing sinking 11 cm: Major Chinese cities are sinking. What lessons do the world's other sinking cities have for China?
- Brexit vote: Could there be a do-over referendum?
After Brexit, an online petition calling for a rerun referendum has already gathered a staggering two million signatures. Is such a proposal realistic?
- Why London's mayor told EU citizens 'You are very welcome here'
Following Britain's historic vote to leave the European Union, London Mayor Sadiq Khan focused on a message of inclusion amid debates about immigration.
- As FARC signs cease-fire, will Colombia's cocaine trade decrease?
Colombia has hashed out a cease-fire with the FARC, a guerrilla group whose decades-long conflict with the government has cost more than 200,000 lives.
- Kidnapping in the Philippines: How will strongman Duterte react?
Seven Indonesians taken hostage Thursday represent the latest in a spike of kidnappings plaguing the Philippines.
- Donald Trump reacts to Brexit while in Scotland: 'It's a fantastic thing'
Donald Trump has arrived in Scotland, where he has a history of aggressive investment and riling tempers, just as Britain votes to leave the European Union. Local farmers have hoisted Mexican flags in protest of his two-day visit.
- Why Bitcoin users love Brexit
The value of Bitcoin made a counter-intuitive surge on Friday as most other markets fell after British voters chose to exit the European Union.
- After Brexit vote, Scotland and N. Ireland reconsider ties to Britain
Scotland has already suggested another bid for independence, and Northern Ireland's Sinn Fein calls for the reunification of Ireland. Meanwhile, EU-bound Ireland worries about economic effects.
- Britain votes: ‘We are leaving.’ World leaders react to Brexit vote.
In a referendum Thursday, British voters opted to leave the European Union, ushering in a period of soul-searching for both the United Kingdom and Europe.
- Police kill gunman at German movie theater. What are Germany's gun laws?
A gunman who took hostages in a German movie theather was shot and killed by police Thursday. No other people were injured, contradicting early media reports.
- Pakistani singer's killing summons outpouring of grief
The killing of a famous Sufi singer in Pakistan has highlighted continued violence from extremists who many say threaten the country's diverse cultural heritage.
- Why the queen won't vote on Brexit
Britain votes Thursday on whether to remain a part of the European Union, but as convention dictates, Queen Elizabeth II will not cast a vote.
- Why is Hong Kong the most expensive city for expats?
Currency fluctuations were the biggest influence in this year's rankings, though eight of the top ten cities are the same as last year.
- Why New Zealand's largest city is paying its citizens to leave
In the midst of a housing crisis, Auckland's government launches a plan to pay low-income families to relocate.
- Surprise Egyptian court ruling rejects Red Sea islands transfer to Saudi Arabia
The court's decision Tuesday was unexpected, coming after months of intense public protests against the deal and President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.
- In historic war crimes ruling, former Congo rebel leader sentenced to 18 years
Jean-Pierre Bemba is the first leader to be convicted by the International Criminal Court for the crimes of his soldiers.