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With clock ticking, British MPs scrutinise Brexit deal to leave EU in time

After his stunning victory in last month's general election, Johnson is expected to have little trouble getting the legislation enshrining his EU divorce terms through parliament

Putin's Russia is 20 years old and stronger than ever. or is it?

While Putin has repeatedly ruled out amending the constitution to allow another term, most recently during his annual press conference, no other option for staying in power, if that's what he does

Amid Brexit preparations, EU chief writes a 'love letter' to express grief

"I know you now. And I love you. For who you are and what you gave me. I'm like an old lover. I know your strengths and weaknesses," European Commission Vice-President Frans Timmermans wrote

Kylie Minogue calls on Britons to visit Australia, forget Brexit woes

Australia has launched a new tourism campaign starring singer Kylie Minogue aiming to attract British tourists fatigued by Brexit to escape on a laid-back Down Under holiday. The three-minute advertisement, which premiered ahead of the queen's televised Christmas Day address in Britain, begins with a primly dressed Minogue apparently at Sandringham, the monarch's country home, before the set disappears to show the pop star on a beach of the same name in Australia. London-based Minogue begins by singing "This year's been tough and confusing, but progress is moving" before antipodean comedian Adam Hills jumps in with "Well, at a glacial pace". "But all of Australia loves you, and we'll never judge you," the 51-year-old former Neighbours star continues. The "Matesong" video later alludes to Brexit again with the lyrics "negotiating tricky trade deals is a shocker". Tourism Australia said the Aus$15 million ($10 million) campaign was its largest investment in the British market for mo

UK MPs back Boris Johnson's deal to 'get Brexit done' by Jan 31 deadline

The lawmakers voted 358 to 234 in favour of the so-called divorce agreement with the 28-member economic bloc, handing Johnson a decisive 124-vote majority

Divorce finally? Britain's new parliament votes on Johnson's Brexit deal

A snap election last week put Johnson's Conservatives in control of parliament and dispelled doubts over whether Britain would become the first nation to leave the European Union.

The populists march on

The larger question for observers of politics worldwide is where British result fits into the broader narrative about the upsurge in populism and right-wing nationalism

Boris Johnson to pass law curtailing Brexit extension beyond 2020

The House of Commons returns on Tuesday to elect a speaker and begin swearing in MPs

Deadlines, deadlocks, transitions: Key milestones on road to Brexit

Here are the key dates and deadlines to look out for

Up and running: Boris Johnson gets down to work to 'get Brexit done'

Johnson will present legislation on Friday that begins the process of ratifying the divorce terms he struck with Brussels in October, his spokesman said

World economy gets new lease of life on US-China trade deal, Brexit outlook

Morgan Stanley economists expect the global economy to recover some momentum in 2020

Boris' electoral bonanza

But how he will 'Get Brexit Done' is an open question

US-China trade deal hopes propel markets, Sensex reclaims 41,000-mark

Barring one, all the 19 sector sub-indices compiled by the BSE gained

Will get Brexit done on time by January 31, says UK PM Boris Johnson

Emboldened by victory, Johnson addressed opponents of Brexit directly

With Trump-style populism, Boris emerges as Uk's divisive Brexit champion

It indicates that Johnson, known by the public nationwide simply as "Boris", still has star power

How the world is reacting to Boris Johnson's big UK election victory

EU Council President Charles Michel said the bloc was now ready to embark on trade talks with Britain

Boris Johnson wins mandate for Brexit divorce, Corbyn's Labour falls behind

Boris Johnson faces the challenge of striking new international trade deals, preserving London's position as a top global financial capital and keeping the United Kingdom together.

Johnson wins UK fight with 'Get Brexit Done' promise, Labour collapses

A landslide Conservative win would mark the ultimate failure of opponents of Brexit

UK elections: Johnson headed for majority, Labour loses ground in heartland

The snap election had been called by Johnson in a bid to win a majority for his Conservative Party and break the Commons deadlock over Brexit

UK election: Voters flock to polling station to determine Brexit's fate

The snap election had been called by Johnson in a bid to win a majority for his Conservative Party and get his Brexit deal through Parliament.