Boris Johnson Tells US ‘Putin Won’t Go Nuclear’
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Boris Johnson Tells US 'Putin Won't Go Nuclear'
2023-02-02 18:52:22
by Kate Michael

WASHINGTON — The day after former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told the world that Russian President Vladimir Putin had earlier threatened him with a missile strike in a phone call leading up to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the statesman... Read More

Britain’s Boris Johnson Resigning as PM Amid Scandal
International
Britain's Boris Johnson Resigning as PM Amid Scandal

LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced his resignation Thursday amid a mass revolt by top members of his government, marking an end to three tumultuous years in power in which he brazenly bent and sometimes broke the rules... Read More

Leaders Like UK’s Johnson Who Wooed Trump Face Tricky Reset
Foreign Affairs
Leaders Like UK’s Johnson Who Wooed Trump Face Tricky Reset

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said a lot of nice things about Donald Trump over the years, from expressing admiration for the U.S. president to suggesting he might be worthy of the Nobel Peace Prize. But... Read More

Brexit Talks Given Fresh Impetus by High-Stakes Diplomatic Push
Foreign Affairs
Brexit Talks Given Fresh Impetus by High-Stakes Diplomatic Push

The topsy-turvy trade talks between the U.K. and the European Union took another somersault on Sunday when Boris Johnson and Ursula von der Leyen opted to ignore a self-imposed deadline and give negotiators another shot at closing a deal. After... Read More

Johnson’s Conservatives Garner Impressive Win, Paving Way for Speedy Brexit
Johnson’s Conservatives Garner Impressive Win, Paving Way for Speedy Brexit

LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Conservative Party appeared to win a decisive parliamentary majority in Thursday’s election, putting the country on track for a historic rupture with the European Union early next year. With all 650 seats in... Read More

Johnson in the Lead as U.K. Election Campaign Enters Final Days
Johnson in the Lead as U.K. Election Campaign Enters Final Days

LONDON — With four days until the U.K. goes to the polls in a general election that will determine its relationship with the European Union, polls suggest that Prime Minister Boris Johnson is on course to win a majority —... Read More

Boris Johnson’s Election Bid Casts Doubt Over EU Brexit Delay
Boris Johnson’s Election Bid Casts Doubt Over EU Brexit Delay

LONDON — Boris Johnson’s efforts to break three years of gridlock in the U.K. Parliament with another election were thrown into doubt, after his main opponent demanded he rule out a no-deal Brexit first. Labour Party Leader Jeremy Corbyn said... Read More

Johnson to Renew Push to Get Brexit Deal Through Parliament
Johnson to Renew Push to Get Brexit Deal Through Parliament

LONDON — Boris Johnson will make a fresh attempt to deliver on his pledge to take Britain out of the European Union on Oct. 31 as optimism grows that he now has enough support to get his deal through Parliament.... Read More

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