LONDON, June 24, 2016 (Xinhua) -- British Prime Minister David Cameron (L) leaves with his wife Samantha after his speech at 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, June 24, 2016. Cameron on Friday morning announced his intention to step down after his country has voted to leave the European Union (EU). (Xinhua/Han Yan)
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