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Hongkong Post suspends handling of U.S.-bound packages over Trump's tariffs

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Hongkong Post suspends handling of U.S.-bound packages over Trump's tariffs

April 16 (UPI) -- Hong Kong's postal service announced Wednesday it will suspend the handling of U.S.-bound packages, due to President Donald Trump's tariff hikes targeting China.

Vatican places Sagrada Família architect on path to sainthood

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Vatican places Sagrada Família architect on path to sainthood

April 15 (UPI) -- The Vatican has placed Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí, dubbed "God's architect" for his work on Barcelona's Sagrada Família, on the path to sainthood in recognition of his "heroic virtues."

Hamas refuses cease-fire as Israel continues military strikes on Gaza

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Hamas refuses cease-fire as Israel continues military strikes on Gaza

April 15 (UPI) -- Hamas has reportedly rejected a six-week Israeli cease-fire proposal that would have cost the armed group to surrender its weapons while Israel continues military assaults on Gaza.

NATO secretary-general reaffirms support for Ukraine during visit

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NATO secretary-general reaffirms support for Ukraine during visit

April 15 (UPI) -- NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte appeared with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky Tuesday to affirm that "NATO stands with Ukraine."

Japan's FTC issues cease-and-desist over Google's Android pre-install deals

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Japan's FTC issues cease-and-desist over Google's Android pre-install deals

April 15 (UPI) -- The Japanese Fair Trade Commission on Tuesday issued Google a cease-and-desist order for violating anti-monopoly law by allegedly striking deals with Android manufacturers to preinstall Google apps.

French prisons attacked as government cracks down on drug trafficking

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French prisons attacked as government cracks down on drug trafficking

April 15 (UPI) -- Several French prisons were attacked Monday night into Tuesday morning, during which cars were set on fire and one facility was struck by gunfire.

Singapore president dissolves parliament, slates elections

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Singapore president dissolves parliament, slates elections

April 15 (UPI) -- Singaporeans will need to vote for a new parliament after the nation's president Tharman Shanmugaratnam dissolved it Tuesday.

Foreign ministers attend conference in London to try to halt Sudan civil war

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Foreign ministers attend conference in London to try to halt Sudan civil war

April 15 (UPI) -- An international summit to try to revive peace talks in war-torn Sudan opened in London on Tuesday, two years to the day since fighting erupted in the Northeast African country between forces of the military government a

White House Special Envoy Witkoff says deal to secure Ukraine peace getting closer

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White House Special Envoy Witkoff says deal to secure Ukraine peace getting closer

April 15 (UPI) -- U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff said a deal for permanent peace between Russia and Ukraine was on the way after he was able to pin down President Vladimir Putin on what his demands were.

U.S. deploys B-1B strategic bombers for joint drill with South Korea

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U.S. deploys B-1B strategic bombers for joint drill with South Korea

SEOUL, April 15 (UPI) -- The United States deployed at least one B-1B strategic bomber over the Korean Peninsula in joint air drills with South Korea, Seoul's military said Tuesday, the latest show of force by the allies against North Korea.

Hungary amends constitution, bans public LGBTQ+ gatherings

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Hungary amends constitution, bans public LGBTQ+ gatherings

April 14 (UPI) -- Hungary's parliament amended its constitution Monday to ban public LGBTQ+ gatherings, as it declared children's rights to "moral, physical and spiritual development supersede any right other than the right to life."

After leaving White House, Biden to give 'landmark' speech on Social Security

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After leaving White House, Biden to give 'landmark' speech on Social Security

April 14 (UPI) -- Former U.S. President Joe Biden is slated to make his first public speech since leaving the White House to rally bipartisan support for Social Security amid GOP attacks to the long-existing social safety net.

Mario Vargas Llosa, Nobel literature laureate, dies at 89 in Peru

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Mario Vargas Llosa, Nobel literature laureate, dies at 89 in Peru

April 14 (UPI) -- Mario Vargas Llosa, a prolific Peruvian novelist and essayist who won the Nobel Prize for literature in 2010, died Sunday in Lima, his family said. He was 89.

5 missing, 1 dead after boat carrying 10 capsized off Florida coast

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5 missing, 1 dead after boat carrying 10 capsized off Florida coast

April 14 (UPI) -- One person died and five others remain missing after a boat capsized off Florida's southeast coast.

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa wins re-election

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Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa wins re-election

April 14 (UPI) -- Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa won re-election, based on preliminary results in the country's presidential election held Sunday.

U.S., European leaders condemn killing of at least 34 Ukrainians in Russian missile attack

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U.S., European leaders condemn killing of at least 34 Ukrainians in Russian missile attack

April 14 (UPI) -- The United States sent condolences to Ukraine after Russian missile strikes on the northeastern city of Sumy killed at least 34 people and injured 117 with President Donald Trump condemning the attack as "terrible."

Jeju Massacre archives added to UNESCO Memory of the World

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Jeju Massacre archives added to UNESCO Memory of the World

JEJU ISLAND, South Korea, April 14 (UPI) -- Archives documenting an early Cold War-era massacre on a South Korean island and the decadeslong truth-finding process seeking reconciliation that followed have been selected by UNESCO for preservation.

Pope Francis greets Palm Sunday worshipers

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Pope Francis greets Palm Sunday worshipers

April 13 (UPI) -- Following a lengthy hospital stay for a critical respiratory problem, Pope Francis greeted parishioners gathered for Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square.

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro hospitalized in relation to old stab wound

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Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro hospitalized in relation to old stab wound

April 13 (UPI) -- Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was hospitalized Friday in relation to a 2018 wound from when he was stabbed during a campaign rally ahead of his election.

Palm Sunday strike on Gaza hospital draws Christian condemnation

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Palm Sunday strike on Gaza hospital draws Christian condemnation

April 13 (UPI) -- A hospital in Gaza was intentionally hit by the Israeli military on Palm Sunday, prompting widespread condemnations from Christian groups in the Middle East.

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