Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland

British Prime Minister Theresa May is expected to ask lawmakers on Tuesday to allow her more time to negotiate the “backstop’’ protocol with the EU regarding the Irish border. “The talks are at a crucial stage,’’ May said ahead of her…

German Chancellor Angela Merkel is confident that a solution can still be found to the Irish border issue after Britain leaves the European Union, state media said on Monday. “There are certainly opportunities to preserve the unity of…