The Wednesday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Wednesday, March 29
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UK FILES FOR EU DIVORCE AFTER 44 YEARS: Britain filed for divorce from the European Union on Wednesday, with fond words and promises of friendship that could not disguise the historic nature of the schism. Prime Minister Theresa May triggered the two-year divorce process in a six-page letter to EU Council President Donald Tusk, vowing that Britain will maintain a “deep and special partnership” with its neighbours in the bloc. In response, Tusk told Britain: “We already miss you.”
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