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Portuguese Prison Guards Stage Strike Amid Prisoner Unrest
Portuguese prison guards are walking off the job in an ongoing pay dispute, just days after prisoners rioted at two prisons amid restrictions caused by strikes.
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UK’s Boris Johnson Reprimanded for Failing to Report Income
Former British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has been reprimanded for failing to report income within time limits set by Parliament.
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News Guide: George HW Bush’s Final Farewell, Burial in Texas
Former President George H.W. Bush will be buried in Texas after a funeral service at the church he attended for many years and a special memorial train that will carry his casket.
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Closing Arguments Expected in White Nationalist Trial
Jurors in the trial of a man accused of killing a woman and injuring dozens at a white nationalist rally are expected to hear closing arguments in the case after testimony from final defense witnesses.
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SoftBank Cell Functions Down for Several Hours in Japan
Some users of SoftBank cellphones had problems calling and text messaging for several hours in Japan on Thursday ahead of the company’s IPO which is set to be among the world’s biggest at about $21 billion.
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China Promises Prompt Action on US Trade Pact
China’s government said Thursday it will promptly carry out a tariff cease-fire with Washington and is confident they can reach a trade agreement, suggesting Beijing wants to avoid disruptions due to the arrest of a tech executive.
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Angolan Activist Talks Human Rights With Country’s President
An Angolan human rights activist says the country’s president plans to investigate a case of alleged torture by police officials.
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Belgian Minister Wants Nothing to Do With UN Migration Pact
Belgian migration minister Theo Francken says he want no part of a United Nations pact on safe and orderly migration, an international deal that has pushed Belgium’s government to the brink of collapse.
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UK Leader May Let Parliament Decide on Brexit Backstop
British Prime Minister Theresa May says she may let Parliament decide whether to trigger the contentious Northern Ireland 'backstop' as she struggles to overcome opposition to her Brexit deal.
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Swedish Police Look for Man in Clown Mask After Scare
Swedish police say they are searching for a man wearing a clown mask and a yellow outfit holding 'something sharp' who scared an 8-year-old boy on his way to school, the latest incident involving adults in creepy outfits in the Scandinavian region.