After days of demonstrations in Paris against plans to raise gasoline taxes, demonstrations turned violent, with police firing water cannons and tear gas.
It would allow the U.K. a 21-month transition period before breaking off from the EU. EU President Donald Tusk recommended "that we approve on Sunday," even though "no one has reasons to be happy."
This weekend, the European Union's 27 nations vote on the Brexit agreement negotiated with the United Kingdom. The next big hurdle is the British Parliament.
In February, the city will ban advertising for food and drinks high in salt, sugar and fat in all of London's public transportation network. It is part of a plan to curtail rising childhood obesity.
Paris is bracing for major protests this weekend. Demonstrators in fluorescent yellow vests are threatening to block the French city over a gas tax hike.
Officials from the United Kingdom and the European Union on Thursday approved a draft agreement on their future relationship — for when the U.K. leaves at the end of March 2020.
Trump uses teleconference with military to tout political successes. There'll be an EU summit Sunday to sign off on the withdrawal deal between the U.K. and EU. And, let the holiday shopping begin!