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Brazil's Senate approves a shorter workweek in major win for Lula ahead of runoff

Brazil’s Senate has approved a constitutional amendment to reduce the maximum workweek from 44 to 40 hours without cutting salaries

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Security of U.S. bases in Greenland threatened by Chinese undersea cable terminals

Until last summer, key equipment linking Greenland's undersea cables to North America and Europe was supplied and managed by a firm linked to China's Huawei, raising security concerns as the U.S. moves to expand its military presence on the island under a new defense pact, security experts say.

Prosecution labels Russell Brand 'ruthless sexual predator' at opening of trial

A British prosecutor has accused Russell Brand of being a “ruthless” sexual predator who assaulted six women over the course of a decade

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Indonesia’s top Muslim council opposes Andrea Bocelli concerts over Israel ties

Indonesia’s top Muslim clerical body has opposed upcoming concerts by Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli at Borobudur Temple and Jakarta

Riots erupt in Albania's capital as students join anti-government movement

Riots have broken out during a student demonstration in Albania’s capital Tirana