News Wrap: After resounding victory, UK's Boris Johnson calls for unity

PBS News Hour - World

English - December 13, 2019 23:50 - ★★★★ - 79 ratings
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In our news wrap Friday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson called for unity after winning a resounding new mandate to carry out Brexit. His Conservatives captured a commanding majority in Parliament in Thursday's election. Also, in Algeria, a former prime minister was elected president, despite a boycott by pro-democracy forces. Thousands turned out to protest in Algiers and other cities as a result.