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Russia social media influence efforts ongoing, report says
Washington, Dec 18 (AP/UNB) — Russia's sweeping political disinformation campaign on U.S. social media was more far-reaching than originally thought, with troll farms working to discourage black voters and "blur the lines between reality and fiction" to help elect Donald Trump in 2016, according to reports released Monday by the Senate intelligence committee.
Tear gas in Paris, but fewer protesters and bigger demands
Paris, Dec 16 (AP/UNB) — A protest movement that has brought the French into the streets for five Saturdays in a row in a major challenge to President Emmanuel Macron lost momentum in its latest nationwide outcry, but the smaller crowds pushed fervently for one of their expanding demands, a citizen's referendum to help define policy.
May aims to rescue Brexit plan
Brussels, Dec 14 (AP/UNB) - British Prime Minister Theresa May launched a rescue mission for her ailing Brexit deal Friday, after the European Union rebuffed her request to sweeten the divorce agreement so she can win over hostile lawmakers at home.
No renegotiation on Brexit deal: EU leaders tell Britain
Brussels, Dec. 14 (Xinhua/UNB) -- European Union (EU) leaders Thursday made it clear to British Prime Minister Theresa May that renegotiation on the Brexit agreement is a non-starter.
UN climate talks inch forward, appear headed for overtime
Poland, Dec 14 (AP/UNB) — Agreement on the fine print of the Paris climate accord drew closer Thursday, three years after countries sealed the landmark deal on curbing global warming, but negotiators remained divided on some of the thorniest issues and appeared set for overtime.
Pilot seriously injured after military jet crash off Hawaii
Honolulu, Dec 13 (AP/UNB) — A Hawaii Air National Guard civilian contractor was in serious condition Wednesday after his plane crashed off the coast of Honolulu during a military exercise, authorities said.
Canada says entrepreneur feared detained in China
Toronto, Dec 13 (AP/UNB) — A second Canadian man is feared detained in China in what appears to be retaliation for Canada's arrest of a top executive of telecommunications giant Huawei. The possible arrest raises the stakes in an international dispute that threatens relations.
UK's Theresa May survives confidence vote
London, Dec 13 (AP/UNB) — British Prime Minister Theresa May survived a political crisis over her Brexit deal Wednesday, winning a no-confidence vote by Conservative lawmakers that would have ended her leadership of party and country.
Canadian ex-diplomat detained in China, official confirms
Toronto, Dec 12 (AP/UNB) — A former Canadian diplomat has been detained while visiting Beijing amid a dispute between the two counties over Canada's arrest of a Chinese executive at the request of the United States.
UK's May hits narrowing road for help rescuing Brexit deal
Brussels, Dec 12 (AP/UNB) — Prime Minister Theresa May said she found "a shared determination" among some European leaders Tuesday to persuade the British Parliament to accept a proposed Brexit deal, but her continental counterparts insisted any room for revisions was small.