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UK leader hopefuls jostle as Johnson digs in for final weeks

Saturday, 9 July 2022, 07:14 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

Former British Treasury chief Rishi Sunak formally launched his campaign to replace departing Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday, leaping to the front of what is set to be a large pack of...

A look at high-profile political assassinations this century

Saturday, 9 July 2022, 07:12 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

Japanese former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated Friday by a gunman who opened fire on him as he delivered a campaign speech on a street in western Japan, shocking the...

Assassination of Japan's Shinzo Abe stuns world leaders

Saturday, 9 July 2022, 07:10 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

Leaders around the world condemned the assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday as “despicable,” “cowardly” and “terrorism”...

Conservative contenders who could succeed Boris Johnson

Friday, 8 July 2022, 10:15 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

A Conservative leadership contest will take place in coming weeks after British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced Thursday he is resigning as the party's leader — though he will...

Russia taking 'operational pause' in Ukraine, analysts say

Thursday, 7 July 2022, 15:28 Last update: about 5 years ago

Foreign analysts say Russia may be temporarily easing its offensive in Ukraine as the Russian military attempts to reassemble its forces for a renewed assault.  On Wednesday, Russian forces...

From Brexit to Partygate, a timeline of Johnson's career

Thursday, 7 July 2022, 11:43 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

He was the mayor who basked in the glory of hosting the 2012 London Olympics, and the man who led the Conservatives to a thumping election victory on the back of his promise to “get Brexit...

Updated: Johnson resigns, remains UK prime minister for now

Thursday, 7 July 2022, 08:08 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has agreed to resign, his office said Thursday, ending an unprecedented political crisis over his future that has paralyzed Britain's government.  An official in...

European Parliament backs gas, nuclear energy as sustainable

Wednesday, 6 July 2022, 13:23 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

European Union lawmakers voted Wednesday to include natural gas and nuclear in the bloc's list of sustainable activities, backing a controversial proposal from the bloc's executive arm that has been...

Boris Johnson vows to stay in office after top ministers quit

Wednesday, 6 July 2022, 10:43 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

A defiant British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was battling to stay in power on Wednesday after his government was rocked by the resignation of two top ministers, who said they could no longer serve...

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