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Experts update predictions on economic crisis; Iraqi protesters are regrouping; Saving a trove of Viking artifacts

The economic fallout of the novel coronavirus pandemic will have wide-ranging consequences. In Southeast Asia, some fear it will increase trafficking and forced labor. Iraqi protesters are regrouping, even as the pandemic has hampered street demonstrations. And for many immigrants' families worldwide, remittences are a lifeline. Those payments are expected to plummet. A frozen pass in Norway holds secrets of the Viking era. Plus, this sourdough library is a quarantine baker's dream.

Experts update predictions on economic crisis; Iraqi protesters are regrouping; Saving a trove of Viking artifacts
Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson is shown walking past the EU and UK flags.

Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal: What’s in it and how is it different to Theresa May’s version?

Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal: What’s in it and how is it different to Theresa May’s version?
Boris Johnson is shown walking through a brick doorway wearing a blue suit.

Britain's new leader Boris Johnson vows to get Brexit done

Britain's new leader Boris Johnson vows to get Brexit done
A group of protesters are shown with their umbrellas pointed down to protect themselves from water being shot across the frame of the photograph.

Hong Kong police fire rubber bullets as extradition bill protests turn to chaos

Hong Kong police fire rubber bullets as extradition bill protests turn to chaos
Boris Johnson is shown walking with his hands in his pockets and a gaggle of photographers around him.

UK prime minister candidate Boris Johnson to face court over Brexit claims

UK prime minister candidate Boris Johnson to face court over Brexit claims
British Prime Minister Theresa May is shown standing at a wooden podium and wearing a red suit.

Britain's Theresa May resigns, paving way for Brexit confrontation with EU

Fighting back tears, Theresa May said on Friday she would quit, setting up a contest that will install a new British prime minister who could pursue a cleaner break with the European Union.

Britain's Theresa May resigns, paving way for Brexit confrontation with EU
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London protesters say climate change is bigger than Brexit

Environmental activists are demanding the UK government declare a climate and ecological emergency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2025 and create a citizen’s assembly of members of the public to lead on decisions to address climate change.

London protesters say climate change is bigger than Brexit
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May looks for a way out of Brexit maelstrom as EU says no-deal exit looms

European officials said on Tuesday the prospect of Britain leaving the European Union without a deal in 10 days time was growing as British Prime Minister Theresa May summoned ministers to try to find a Brexit breakthrough.

May looks for a way out of Brexit maelstrom as EU says no-deal exit looms
A poster with Theresa May is on a building upside down that reads "This way up"

The ‘glass cliff’ puts women in power during crisis — often without support

When a company, a business or even a government is going through a crisis, a woman is more likely to be promoted or selected to deal with the turmoil. This phenomenon is called “glass cliff.”

The ‘glass cliff’ puts women in power during crisis — often without support
Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May is shown in the middle of a group of three men, all wearing dark suits.

No deal beckons: EU presses May on Brexit deal

French President Emmanuel Macron warned Prime Minister Theresa May on Thursday that Britain would face a disorderly departure from the European Union if she fails to get parliamentary approval for her deal on the third attempt next week.

No deal beckons: EU presses May on Brexit deal
kids climate march

How European kids are schooling politicians on climate change

Thousands of students in Europe and elsewhere have been skipping school on Fridays to demand their governments take stronger action against climate change. Some teachers and politicians are pushing back, but the students are getting support from their elders as well.

How European kids are schooling politicians on climate change
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Deal or delay? Wall Street doesn't believe no-deal Brexit threat

As the United Kingdom's Brexit crisis deepens, Wall Street titans agree on one thing: They don't believe there will be a no-deal Brexit.

Deal or delay? Wall Street doesn't believe no-deal Brexit threat
Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May is shown in a blue jacket and scarf walking out of 10 Downing Street to a car.

British Prime Minister Theresa May asks lawmakers to send a message to Brussels on Brexit deal

British Prime Minister Theresa May will ask her Conservative Party lawmakers on Tuesday to send a message to Brussels that they would support her Brexit deal if a plan to avoid a hard border in Ireland is replaced.

British Prime Minister Theresa May asks lawmakers to send a message to Brussels on Brexit deal
Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May shown leaving Downing Street wearing a blue jacket and scarf while carrying a red binder.

Momentum gathers behind British lawmakers' bid to stop no-deal Brexit

An attempt by British lawmakers to prevent a no-deal Brexit was gaining momentum on Wednesday after the opposition Labour Party said it was highly likely to throw its parliamentary weight behind the bid.

Momentum gathers behind British lawmakers' bid to stop no-deal Brexit
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Brexit: An ‘escape room’ with no escape

The decades-long relationship between the UK and the US, based on common values and similar views on global issues, has been weakened by President Donald Trump and will deteriorate further without a post-Brexit plan.

Brexit: An ‘escape room’ with no escape