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Brexit vote sends new shocks through financial markets, political chaos deepens

Britain`s decision to leave the European Union sent new shockwaves through financial markets on Monday, with the pound falling despite the country`s leaders` attempts to ease political and economic turmoil unleashed by the move.

Jun 27, 2016, 20:06 PM IST

British EU vote unnerves world leaders and markets

Britain plunged deeper into political crisis on Sunday after its vote to leave the European Union last Thursday, leaving world officials and financial markets confused about how to handle the political and economic fallout.

Jun 27, 2016, 08:29 AM IST

''No need to write, David,'' impatient EU tells Cameron

Britain need not send a formal letter to the European Union to trigger a two-year countdown to its exit from the bloc, EU officials said, implying British Prime Minister David Cameron could start the process when he speaks at a summit on Tuesday.

Jun 26, 2016, 18:55 PM IST

David Cameron's successor - Britain's next Prime Minister: Who, how and when?

Prime Minister David Cameron`s decision to resign after he lost the campaign to keep Britain in the EU triggered a leadership contest in his Conservative party, the winner of which will replace him in Downing Street.

Jun 26, 2016, 07:36 AM IST

David Cameron calls on LGBT community to live 'freely'

UK Prime Minister David Cameron on Saturday called out to the world's LGBT community to live "freely and openly".

Jun 25, 2016, 22:19 PM IST

Britain's EU commissioner steps down after Brexit vote

Britain's European Commissioner Jonathan Hill announces that he will stand down following his country's decision to leave the EU, saying he was "very disappointed" but "what is done cannot be undone."

Jun 25, 2016, 19:19 PM IST

I'm going nowhere, says UK opposition leader Corbyn

The leader of Britain`s main opposition Labour Party, Jeremy Corbyn, said on Saturday he would resist any attempt to oust him after the country voted to leave the European Union, citing his strong support among the party`s members.

Jun 25, 2016, 18:47 PM IST

Over one million sign UK petition for second EU vote

More than a million people have signed a petition calling for a second referendum, after "Leave" voters won a shock victory to pull Britain out of the European Union.

Jun 25, 2016, 16:04 PM IST

Britain pressured for quick EU split as Brexit impact begins

Global stock markets plunged on Friday, and sterling saw its biggest one-day drop in history after Britons voted by 52-48 percent to exit the EU, which it joined more than 40 years ago.

Jun 25, 2016, 13:54 PM IST

Germany says 'won`t let anyone take Europe from us'

German Foreign Minister Frank Walter Steinmeier and his French counterpart Jean Marc Ayrault express their views after Brexit.

Jun 25, 2016, 13:48 PM IST

Brexit shock triggers race to salvage EU

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Jun 24, 2016, 19:02 PM IST

EU referendum results LIVE: UK votes to leave the European Union; PM Cameron to resign in October

The news of UK's exit from the European Union has also triggered a massive jolt in the global financial markets, forcing several countries to adopt defensive measures to tackle the crisis.

Jun 24, 2016, 16:45 PM IST

UK PM Cameron says will step down by October after Brexit vote

Cameron addressed the world's media outside his Downing Street offices on Friday morning as financial markets pummelled after the 52-to-48-percent victory for the "Leave" campaign was confirmed.

Jun 24, 2016, 15:25 PM IST

Will have to see how implementation rolls out: Verma on Brexit

"It is a democratic process and we now have to see how the implementation rolls out in the weeks and months to come. This is something for the people of Great Britain to judge now how best to take this forward," Verma said on the sidelines of 'The Future is Now: From COP21 to Reality' conference.

Jun 24, 2016, 15:09 PM IST