News Wrap: UK's House of Commons approves Jan. 31 for Brexit

PBS News Hour - World

English - January 09, 2020 23:45 - ★★★★ - 79 ratings
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In our news wrap Thursday, Britain's House of Commons gave final approval to the country's leaving the European Union on January 31st. The bill will become law once the House of Lords gives its pro forma consent. Also, officials responding to fires in southeastern Australia have ordered more evacuations before a new round of high winds and extreme heat. Friday temperatures could top 110 degrees.