EU clears way for second round of Brexit talks

BRUSSELS -- The European Union cleared the way Friday for Brexit talks with Britain to move onto the second stage, which will involve wide-ranging - and potentially far trickier - discussions on their future relationship and trade.The 27 leaders authorized the move, almost nine months after Britain triggered the two-year mechanism by which it will leave the bloc."EU leaders agree to move on to the second phase," EU chief Donald Tusk said on Twitter. Tusk, who is EU Council President, also congra