LONDON - Britain voted to leave the European Union, forcing the resignation of Prime Minister David Cameron and dealing the biggest blow to the European project of greater unity since World War Two. Global financial markets plunged on June 24 as results from a referendum showed a near 52-48 percent split for leaving a bloc that Britain joined more than 40 years ago.
Reuters: Britain votes to leave EU, Cameron quits as markets dive
British Prime Minister David Cameron speaks to the press in front of 10 Downing street in central London on June 24, 2016. Prime Minister David Cameron announced on June 24 he will resign after Britons voted to leave the European Union despite his campaign to keep it in the bloc.
