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UK Parliament suspension sparks furious backlash

Critics say it's an "undemocratic" attempt to stop MPs from blocking a no deal Brexit.

The British government's move to suspend parliament in the run-up to the Brexit deadline has provoked a furious backlash; the wildfires in the Brazilian Amazon have burnt down almost the entire territory of one indigenous group; and we'll head to northern Afghanistan to meet the radio station promoting women's rights in the face of death threats.

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Thu 29 Aug 2019 02:06GMT

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  • Thu 29 Aug 2019 02:06GMT