Friday, 24 June 2016

Friday's Headlines: BRITONS VOTE TO LEAVE E.U.; PRIME MINISTER TO RESIGN

Scottish leader says she will push for a second independence referendum; Will the rest of the European Union be able to hold it together?; These nations could be the next to depart; World markets in turmoil as British pound plunges; Anger that fueled Brexit similar to resentment shaking core of U.S. politics; Deadlocked justices block Obama on immigration; Immigration issue heads straight from court to campaign trail; Court backs affirmative action in college admission;
 
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BRITONS VOTE TO LEAVE E.U.; PRIME MINISTER TO RESIGN
Prime Minister David Cameron, who urged voters to stay in the European Union, said he would resign following the referendum that produced victory for the "Leave" campaign.
Scottish leader says she will push for a second independence referendum
Nicola Sturgeon says wants to protect Scotland's E.U. membership.
 
Will the rest of the European Union be able to hold it together?
When the E.U. and Britain finally do part ways — a process expected to take at least two years — the bloc will be greatly diminished.
 
These nations could be the next to depart
Predictions that the E.U. could break apart might be a bit far-fetched, but there certainly are other countries where demands for similar referendums could gain momentum.
 
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World markets in turmoil as British pound plunges
The domino-style panic — first Asian markets diving and then spreading to other regions — was seen as the opening blast in what could be months of upheaval as traders access the fallout.
 
Anger that fueled Brexit similar to resentment shaking core of U.S. politics
Trump's slogan, "Make America Great Again," could easily have been adapted to the messaging of those in the "leave" campaign across the pond.
 
Deadlocked justices block Obama on immigration
The nondecision deals Obama one of the biggest legal losses of his presidency and leaves 4 million undocumented immigrants in limbo.
 
Immigration issue heads straight from court to campaign trail
Hillary Clinton and other Democrats saw an opportunity to gain some advantage in the political fight over immigration reform. Republicans hailed the high court's decision, arguing that the immigration program was a flagrant violation of the public's will. 
 
Court backs affirmative action in college admission
The Supreme Court, in a 4-3 decision that was a surprise win for backers of affirmative action, said the University of Texas may consider the race of applicants in a limited way.
 
 
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