Brazil faces first general strike in decades over austerity
Brazilian unions led a nationwide strike hitting public transport, schools, factories and banks in all states to protest President Michel Temer’s austerity plan. Police clashed with protesters in several cities as leaders insisted the action sends a message while officials say the impact on reforms is limited.
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SpaceX to Launch NRO Spy Satellite From Florida 39A
SpaceX plans to launch the NROL-76 spy satellite for the National Reconnaissance Office on a Falcon 9 from Pad 39A at Kennedy Space Center Florida with a two hour window opening at 6 am Central. The first stage may land on land at Cape Canaveral after staging.
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Francis urges Muslim leaders to denounce violence and hatred
Pope Francis arrived in Cairo for a two day visit to back embattled Christians and seek Muslim leader support. He urged denouncing violations of human dignity and rejecting religious hatred as idolatrous caricatures of God.
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Pentagon investigates possible friendly fire in Afghan raid
Two Army Rangers, Sgt. Joshua Rodgers and Sgt. Cameron Thomas, were killed during a three hour firefight in eastern Afghanistan while targeting Abdul Hasib the Islamic State emir. A third soldier was wounded as U S forces and Afghan commandos faced heavy fire from a fortified compound and tunnels.
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Muhammad Ali’s draft case shaped his legacy 50 years ago
Muhammad Ali received a 1967 draft summons ordering him to report on April 28 in Houston. He refused, was convicted and sentenced to five years, and the case went to the Supreme Court twice, which ultimately ruled his beliefs religiously sincere and protected.
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