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The United States hails the EU-British deal to regulate trade rules for Northern Ireland as a chance to "improve the prosperity" across the region, John Kirby, National Security Council spokesman, tells reporters. The deal will "open up all kinds of avenues for trade that were somewhat at risk," Kirby adds. SOUNDBITE
Traffic remains relatively calm in the Port of Calais on the first working day after Brexit. Only six ferry rotations are scheduled today compared to the usual 12. IMAGES
After 47 years of tumultuous relations between London and Europe, the British flag is removed from the European Parliament in Strasbourg. IMAGES
Today Britain becomes the first country to leave the European Union, ending a stormy 47-year marriage. Pictures of the European Parliament a few hours before the removal of the British flag. IMAGES
European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen warns that any failure to rapidly negotiate a new trade deal after Brexit would hurt Britain more than it would the EU. SOUNDBITE
People demonstrate outside the Houses of Parliament in Westminster as Boris Johnson's Brexit deal is about to face two crucial parliamentary votes that could decide if the British Prime minister still has a reasonable shot at securing his EU divorce by next week's deadline. IMAGES
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