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Three Amigos expected to stick to sunny script amid Brexit storm

Obama’s imminent departure amid rising protectionist sentiment could pose problems for Canada and Mexico. North American leaders meeting in Ottawa this week are being confronted with the seismic economic ripples caused by Britain’s decision to leave the European Union. Canada and Mexico must also take the opportunity to strengthen their …

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Similar frustrations for Trump and Brexit voters

MAYBOLE, Scotland (AP) – At the heart of the campaign that led Britain to vote to leave the European Union was a desire to regain independence lost amid a globalized world. It’s the same kind of feeling that Donald Trump rode to become the presumptive Republican nominee in the U.S., …

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Spain conservatives win vote but face problems to form govt

MADRID (AP) – Spain’s ruling conservative Popular Party has won the country’s unprecedented repeat elections but it remains to be seen if acting Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy can muster enough support to form a new government. The Popular Party won 137 seats in Sunday’s vote, 14 more than in December …

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