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More time needed, Britain's May returns to parliament for Brexit

LONDON (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Theresa May returns to parliament on Thursday to seek renewed backing for her plan to renegotiate her Brexit deal with Brussels, just weeks before the March 29 leave date and amid warnings over the risk of a disorderly exit. While Thursday’s vote is symbolic, it could again become the focus for increasing frustration in […]

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‘Utterly fascinating’ rare giant pangolins caught on camera by Chester Zoo

Rare giant pangolins – sometimes known as scaly anteaters for their protective armour – have been captured on camera. Chester Zoo researchers filmed the creatures in their natural habitat, rooting around in undergrowth at the Ziwa sanctuary in Uganda, giving an extraordinary insight into the secretive nocturnal species. One clip shows a giant pangolin sitting on its powerful tail while […]

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Winnipeg going to the mattresses with new recycling program

Here is a chance to get a jump start on your spring cleaning, thanks to the City of Winnipeg. The city announced the launch of a new mattress recycling program Wednesday, in partnership with Winnipeg-based Mother Earth Recycling. For a limited time, Winnipeggers will be able to drop off up to six mattresses and box springs at the Brady 4R […]

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BMW fleeing police in high-speed chase smashes into two cars

Shocking moment white BMW fleeing police in high-speed chase skids into traffic and smashes into two cars White BMW smashes into two cars during high-speed police chase in Dewsbury  Vehicle spins out of control and hits two cars, shocking dashcam footage shows  The accident was filmed on Christmas Day and left the victim with injuries  West Yorkshire police say they […]

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1960s maternity nurses who were first in Britain to get walkie-talkies

Call the midwife! The 1960s maternity nurses who were the first in Britain to get walkie-talkies so they could speak to doctors at mothers’ bedsides The incredible images show a midwife speaking into her walkie-talkie as she rides around Leicester in 1965 Another snap shows two nurses receiving instructions from Manchester’s supervisor of midwives in 1966 Seventy Manchester Corporation midwives […]

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Britain’s biggest ever warship is fitted with three Phalanx weapons

Big guns are out for Big Lizzie: Britain’s biggest ever warship is fitted with three Phalanx weapons that fire 4,500 rounds-a-minute as ‘last chance’ defence Phalanx Close-In Weapons System features Gatling cannon, search and track radar and an infrared camera  The system is capable of search, detection, threat evaluation, tracking, engagement and kill assessment  The rapid-fire, computer-controlled, radar-guided gun can […]

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