EU agrees to Brexit extension

By Ahmet Gurhan Kartal</p> <p>LONDON (AA) – The EU agreed to a Brexit extension until May 22 if Prime Minister Theresa May’s deal is approved by the House of Commons, European Council President Donald Tusk said Thursday.</p> <p>If the deal is not approved by parliament, the EU would allow an extension to April 12.</p> <p>At a news conference alongside European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, Tusk said the U.K. agreed to the E.U.’s proposals.</p> <p>Wednesday May requested a delay until June 30.</p> <p>The original planned date for Brexit was 29 March.</p> <p>