Boris Johnson throws British politics into turmoil
Boris Johnson throws British politics into turmoil
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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a surprise move on Wednesday to suspend parliament. Some critics are calling it “constitutional outrage.” What could this mean as Britain moves faster toward a “no-deal” Brexit? And, a US peace deal with the Taliban is reportedly close to completion. Also, a visit to a village in northern Thailand, where a settlement started by Chinese anti-Communist nationalists ended up as a hip tourist destination.