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Hong Kongers march in silent protest against national security laws

HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hundreds of Hong Kong people marched silently through the streets of the city on Sunday in protest of impending national security legislation to be implemented by the Chinese mainland government. FILE PHOTO: A pro-democracy protester waves a pro-independence banner during a protest at the New Town …

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Martin named new Irish Prime Minister vows to face deep recession

DUBLIN (Reuters) – Ireland’s parliament on Saturday elected veteran opposition leader Micheál Martin as prime minister to head the first coalition uniting the two parties that have fought for power since a civil war nearly a century ago. Taoiseach Micheal Martin, Party Leader Fianna Fail leaves the Convention Center, on …

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Germany’s embattled Wirecard to continue business after insolvency

BERLIN (Reuters) – Wirecard, the German scandal payments company, said on Saturday that it will continue commercial activities after filing for bankruptcy and hopes that judicial authorities will soon appoint a provisional administrator. FILE PHOTO: The headquarters of Wirecard AG, an independent provider of outsourcing and private label solutions for …

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