Frank Langfitt
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News Brief: Democracy Activists Arrested In Hong Kong, Methane Limit Rollback, Brexit
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.
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Brexiteers Continue To Defend Their Position As October Deadline Inches Closer
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.
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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson Will Suspend Parliament Early In September
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.
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Usually Orchestrated G-7 Summit, Has Its Fair Share Of Surprises
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.
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G7 Leaders Set To Discuss Fires In the Amazon, Fears Of A U.S. Recession
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.
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From London To Sydney, Protesters Stood In Solidarity With Hong Kong This Weekend
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.
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Leaked Brexit Document Depicts Government Fears Of Gridlock, Food Shortages, Unrest
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."
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Boris Johnson, Britain's Next Prime Minister, Shares Similarities With Trump
At a time of polarization and political chaos, the United Kingdom and the United States are about to be led by two remarkably similar figures. Johnson will take office on Wednesday.
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U.K. Ambassador To U.S. Resigns After Criticizing Trump Administration
It's been a whirlwind last few days for Kim Darroch. His emails were leaked and in them he described the White House as being "inept" and said President Trump "radiates insecurity."
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British Diplomat Calls Trump's 'Inept' Presidency In Leaked Messages
Leaked cables from the British ambassador in the U.S. are unflattering to the Trump administration.