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Conservatives Suffer Parliamentary Defeat, Johnson To Call For Snap Election
Wednesday, September 04, 2019
British lawmakers rebelled against Prime Minister Boris Johnson to prevent him from taking a no-deal Brexit. Johnson says he's ready to call a snap election.
Lawmakers Seize Control Of Parliamentary Agenda To Try And Block No-Deal Brexit
Tuesday, September 03, 2019
The Labour party and rebels in the conservative party seized control of the parliamentary agenda to try and block Boris Johnson from crashing the U.K. out of the E.U. with no withdrawal agreement.
Johnson To Call For Snap Election After Conservatives Suffer Key Parliamentary Defeat
Tuesday, September 03, 2019
In a dramatic day, a defection robbed Johnson's ruling Conservative Party of its single-seat majority in Parliament and lawmakers set the way to vote to prevent the U.K. from a no-deal Brexit.
Opinion: The Challenges Of Being A Foreign Reporter In China
Tuesday, September 03, 2019
NPR's Frank Langfitt reflects on a decade as a journalist in China and how he bypassed reporting restrictions by offering people free rides. It's the subject of his new memoir, The Shanghai Free Taxi.
Another Brexit Showdown Kicks Off In Britain's Parliament
Tuesday, September 03, 2019
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is reportedly threatening to hold a snap election if rebels in his Conservative Party succeed in passing a bill to delay Brexit.
A Make-Or-Break Week In British Politics
Monday, September 02, 2019
UK lawmakers return to Parliament and a battle over Brexit. Time is short for those seeking to block a no-deal exit from the European Union Oct. 31. The prime minister reportedly is considering calling a snap election.
Brexit Watch: Why The Move To Suspend U.K. Parliament Matters
Friday, August 30, 2019
A legislative recess may sound ho-hum, but the news was a shock. Here's a quick look at what happened, why it matters and what comes next.
News Brief: Democracy Activists Arrested In Hong Kong, Methane Limit Rollback, Brexit
Friday, August 30, 2019
Hong Kong authorities arrested activists in a coordinated sweep ahead of a what had been a planned anti-government march. Also, the EPA aims to roll back limits on methane and an update on Brexit.
Brexiteers Continue To Defend Their Position As October Deadline Inches Closer
Thursday, August 29, 2019
Boston, England, is one of the heaviest Brexit voting towns. People there are still in favor of leaving the European Union and support Prime Minister Boris Johnson's move to leave on October 31.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson Will Suspend Parliament Early In September
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
U.K. lawmakers exploded with anger Wednesday as the country's new prime minister, Boris Johnson, announced he would be suspending parliament in early September, limiting time to make a deal on Brexit.
Britain's Prime Minister Suspends Parliament Until Oct. 14
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Boris Johnson describes the suspension as a normal thing for a new government to do. Opponents say Johnson is staging a coup to ensure Brexit happens by Oct. 31.
Usually Orchestrated G-7 Summit, Has Its Fair Share Of Surprises
Monday, August 26, 2019
Leaders from the world's seven most advanced economies spent the weekend meeting in France. There were some surprises — including an unannounced visit from a top Iranian diplomat.
At G-7, Macron Springs Surprise Iranian Visit
Sunday, August 25, 2019
It's been an eventful G-7 Summit: President Trump expressed second thoughts on his trade war with China. And Iran's Foreign Minister arrived in France for side talks on his country's nuclear program.
G-7 Update
Sunday, August 25, 2019
At the G-7 summit in France, President Trump signaled that he's had second thoughts about the escalating trade war with China.
At G7 Meeting, Western Divisions On Display
Saturday, August 24, 2019
President Trump arrives at the G7 summit in France, where leaders of the world's top economies are apprehensive about trade wars and differences with the United States.
G7 Leaders Set To Discuss Fires In the Amazon, Fears Of A U.S. Recession
Friday, August 23, 2019
The leaders of seven leading economies, including the U.S., meet this weekend at Biarritz, France. President Trump will meet British Prime Minister Boris Johnson for the first time.
From London To Sydney, Protesters Stood In Solidarity With Hong Kong This Weekend
Monday, August 19, 2019
From London to Sydney, Hong Kongers faced off against patriotic Chinese highlighting a clash in values and perceptions of the months-long protests that have rocked Hong Kong.
Can U.K.'s New Prime Minister Pull Off Brexit? Here's What To Know
Monday, August 19, 2019
Britain's prime minister vows to bring the country out of the European Union at the end of October — deal or no deal. Here are some of the key challenges he faces.
Leaked Brexit Document Depicts Government Fears Of Gridlock, Food Shortages, Unrest
Sunday, August 18, 2019
A government source told the Sunday Times, which obtained the document, that "this is the most realistic assessment of what the public face with no deal."
Britain's Boris Johnson Vows To Leave EU By Oct. 31
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
New Prime Minister Boris Johnson thinks he has a plan to force the United Kingdom to leave the European Union at the end of October — whether Parliament likes it or not.