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Brexit: Parliament Rejects Boris Johnson's Call For New Elections

Prime Minister Boris Johnson (center right) gestures during his first Prime Minister's Questions in London Wednesday. The U.K.'s House of Commons voted to block a no-deal Brexit, prompting Johnson to call for a general election next month — which was also voted down. (House of Commons via AP)
Prime Minister Boris Johnson (center right) gestures during his first Prime Minister's Questions in London Wednesday. The U.K.'s House of Commons voted to block a no-deal Brexit, prompting Johnson to call for a general election next month — which was also voted down. (House of Commons via AP)

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