The European Union is likely to offer only a long extension to the UK during an emergency Brexit summit Wednesday night in Brussels.
European Council President Donald Tusk says because of deep political divides within the UK, there's little reason to believe UK lawmakers can reach a consensus in just a few months.
Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels:
Trump adds seven countries to full travel ban list
President Donald Trump has expanded a list of countries subject to a full travel ban on Tuesday, prohibiting citizens from an additional seven countries, including passports from Syria and Palestine, from entering the United States.
Indian parliament votes to allow private firms in nuclear power sector
The lower house of Indian parliament on Wednesday voted in favour of an atomic energy bill that will allow private participation in the country's nuclear power sector.
Doctors in England start five-day walkout during flu surge
Doctors in England began a five-day strike on Wednesday over pay and working conditions during a surge in flu cases and with no end in sight to an increasingly bitter dispute with the government.
Israeli settler kills 16-year-old Palestinian in West Bank, mayor says
An Israeli settler shot dead a 16-year-old Palestinian in the town of Tuqu' on Tuesday after the funeral of another teenager, the town's mayor said.
Paris' Louvre reopens partially but staff vote to extend strike
France's Louvre museum in Paris partially reopened on Wednesday despite its staff unanimously voting to extend a strike they began on Monday over pay and working conditions.
Dubai authorities are urging the public to take precautions as unstable weather is forecast from Wednesday, December 17, through to Friday, December 19.
The UAE’s humanitarian mission in the Gaza Strip is stepping up relief efforts as winter storms worsen conditions for displaced families.
Dubai is launching a unified platform to advance research, development and innovation across the emirate.
