British cabinet mulls no Brexit deal plans

LONDON, Dec 18 (BBC): The cabinet is discussing whether to ramp up preparations for a no-deal Brexit amid uncertainty over the fate of Theresa May's proposed EU exit deal.Ministers will set out how much money each department is being given to prepare, should the UK leave the EU on 29...

Thousands flee cyclone on India’s E coast

NEW DELHI, Dec 18 (AFP): A powerful cyclone left one person dead and forced thousands to flee their homes on India's east coast, officials said on Tuesday.Cyclone Phethai packed winds up to 90 kilometres (55 miles) per hour, felling thousands of trees and electricity pylons, and bringing heavy rains to...