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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has angered opposition lawmakers by asking Queen Elizabeth II to suspend Parliament for a time — a move that would allow him more leeway to secure a no-deal Brexit.

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Queen Will Suspend U.K. Parliament At Boris Johnson's Request

5:12pm August 28, 2019

The move would shorten the time lawmakers have to organize an opposition vote to a no-deal Brexit. But critics accuse the prime minister of circumventing the democratic process.

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French President Emmanuel Macron (left) and President Trump participate in a G-7 working session. Trump is in Biarritz, France, for the G-7 summit of the world's biggest economic powers.

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Trump Walks Back Statements On China; White House Walks Them Forward

1:39pm August 25, 2019

by Shannon Van Sant

The president said he was having second thoughts after hiking tariffs on Chinese goods and threatening to force U.S. companies out of China. The White House said his comments were misinterpreted.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is determined to bring the U.K. out of the European Union at the end of October, deal or no deal.

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Can U.K.'s New Prime Minister Pull Off Brexit? Here's What To Know

6:42pm August 19, 2019

by Frank Langfitt

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.

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A view of the Grace 1 supertanker with its new name, Adrian Darya 1, on the transom, on Saturday in Gibraltar.

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Seized Iranian Ship Steams From Gibraltar After U.S. Loses Legal Fight

8:08am August 19, 2019

by Scott Neuman

The vessel, which was intercepted by British Royal Marines on July 4, left Gibraltar after a court there ruled that it had no authority to enforce U.S. sanctions against Iran.

Protesters fend off tear gas and riot police in Hong Kong on Sunday. Pro-democracy demonstrations in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory have been going on for several weeks.

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Hong Kong Charges Dozens Of Protesters With Rioting

8:45pm July 31, 2019

by Shannon Van Sant

If found guilty, the protesters reportedly could face up to 10 years in jail. Demonstrations began several weeks ago over an extradition bill and have grown to include other demands.

Demonstrators gather during a protest at Hong Kong International Airport, Friday, with the goal of alerting travelers to their call for democratic reforms and the withdrawal of a controversial extradition bill.

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Hong Kong Protesters Occupy The City's Airport In 'Summer Of Discontent'

9:03pm July 26, 2019

by Shannon Van Sant

Demonstrators flooded the arrivals terminal, taking their demands for protection of Hong Kong's freedoms to an international audience.

Boris Johnson, who has been elected the U.K.'s incoming prime minister, arrives at the Conservative Party's headquarters in central London on Tuesday.

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Hard-Line Brexiteer Boris Johnson To Become Britain's New Prime Minister

12:48pm July 23, 2019

by Sasha Ingber

Johnson will inherit a slate of problems from Theresa May, including a small majority in Parliament, government resignations and escalations with Iran. And then there's Brexit.

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Iranian officials are defending the seizure of British-flagged tanker Stena Impero in the Strait of Hormuz near Iran's coast on Friday.

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U.K. Fears Iran Is Taking A 'Dangerous Path' After Seizure Of Tanker

12:46pm July 20, 2019

by Shannon Van Sant

Iran took over the British-flagged vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday and says it and its crew will remain in an Iranian port during a probe of an accident that Iran says led to the seizure.

Conservative Party leadership candidate Boris Johnson speaks at a hustings event at Carlisle Racecourse on June 29, in Carlisle, England. The winner of the party's leadership vote, to be announced on July 23, will also take up the post of prime minister.

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'He's A Flawed Character And They Do Not Care': The Rise Of U.K.'s Boris Johnson

7:25am July 04, 2019

by Frank Langfitt

The larger-than-life British politician is expected to replace Theresa May as prime minister.

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Prime Minister Theresa May announces her resignation outside No. 10 Downing St. in London on Friday.

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U.K.'s Theresa May Resigns Acknowledging Failure To Deliver Brexit

7:34am May 25, 2019

by Frank Langfitt

Theresa May's term as prime minister has been one misstep after another, starting with calling an early election that left her weakened and without support to negotiate the U.K.'s exit from the E.U.

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