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Power coming back to Spain, Portugal after all-encompassing outages

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Power coming back to Spain, Portugal after all-encompassing outages

April 28 (UPI) -- Spain and Portugal declared a state of emergency after an all-encompassing power failure struck those nations as well as Belgium, Andorra and France.

Child damages $56M Rothko painting at Netherlands museum

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Child damages $56M Rothko painting at Netherlands museum

April 28 (UPI) -- Dutch curators are considering "next steps" after a child damaged the $56 million painting, "Grey, Orange on Maroon, No. 8," by American artist Mark Rothko while visiting a museum in Rotterdam.

U.S. companies to help Poland build its first nuclear power plant

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U.S. companies to help Poland build its first nuclear power plant

April 28 (UPI) -- The U.S. Department of Energy announced Monday that an agreement has been signed that will allow Poland to construct its first AP-1000 nuclear power plant.

Analysis: Disarming Hezbollah, Palestinian factions -- Lebanon's chance to reclaim sovereignty

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Analysis: Disarming Hezbollah, Palestinian factions -- Lebanon's chance to reclaim sovereignty

BEIRUT, Lebanon, April 28 (UPI) -- Lebanon, shattered by five decades of lawlessness, military occupation and the dominance of armed non-state actors, now has a chance to reclaim its long-lost sovereignty.

Russian President Vladimir Putin announces three-day cease-fire in Ukraine war

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Russian President Vladimir Putin announces three-day cease-fire in Ukraine war

April 28 (UPI) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin announced Monday a three-day cease-fire in its war with Ukraine is set to take place in May, but Ukrainian officials question its timing and validity.

North Korea confirms its troops are fighting for Russia in war against Ukraine

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North Korea confirms its troops are fighting for Russia in war against Ukraine

April 28 (UPI) -- North Korea acknowledged for the first time Monday that it had provided troop reinforcements to aid Russia in its war on Ukraine.

Vatican announces conclave to elect new pope to begin May 7

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Vatican announces conclave to elect new pope to begin May 7

April 28 (UPI) -- Cardinals of the Catholic Church present in Rome have announced the conclave to elect the 267th Pope will begin in May.

Hamas proposes end to war with Israel in talks in Egypt

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Hamas proposes end to war with Israel in talks in Egypt

April 26 (UPI) -- The Palestinian militant group Hamas announced Saturday a proposal to end the war that includes full Israeli withdrawal and reconstruction of the Gaza Strip.

Houthis say at least 68 African migrants killed in U.S. airstrike on detention center

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Houthis say at least 68 African migrants killed in U.S. airstrike on detention center

April 28 (UPI) -- At least 68 African migrants were killed and 47 injured in a U.S. airstrike on a Houthi-run detention center in northwestern Yemen, the rebel group claimed.

Man accused of driving through Vancouver crowd charged with murder

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Man accused of driving through Vancouver crowd charged with murder

April 28 (UPI) -- The 30-year-old man accused of driving a vehicle through a crowd of people at a Filipino festival in Vancouver, killing 11, has been charged with murder.

Death toll rises after driver plows through crowd in Vancouver

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Death toll rises after driver plows through crowd in Vancouver

April 27 (UPI) -- A driver plowed through a crowd at a street festival in the Canadian city of Vancouver late Saturday night, killing at least 11 people, police said.

Vatican releases photos of Pope Francis' tomb as it opens for viewing

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Vatican releases photos of Pope Francis' tomb as it opens for viewing

April 27 (UPI) -- The Vatican released photos of the tomb of Pope Francis as it was opened for public viewing Sunday. He was buried in the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome on Saturday.

Moscow detains 'Ukrainian agent' for car bombing death of Russian general

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Moscow detains 'Ukrainian agent' for car bombing death of Russian general

April 27 (UPI) -- A man alleged to have been recruited by a Ukrainian intelligence agency has been arrested by Russia's Federal Security Service, or FSB, in connection with the car bombing death of a Russian general last week.

Israel strikes Beirut, Lebanon, despite cease-fire, kills dozens in Gaza

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Israel strikes Beirut, Lebanon, despite cease-fire, kills dozens in Gaza

April 27 (UPI) -- Israeli airstrikes on Beirut, Lebanon, have killed at least 38 Palestinians since Sunday morning.

Israeli tourist asked to sign war crimes declaration while visiting Kyoto

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Israeli tourist asked to sign war crimes declaration while visiting Kyoto

April 27 (UPI) -- A hotel in the Japanese city of Kyoto asked an Israeli traveler who had served in the Israeli Defense Forces to voluntarily sign a declaration asserting that he had not committed any war crimes.

14 dead, more than 750 injured in Iran port explosion

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14 dead, more than 750 injured in Iran port explosion

April 26 (UPI) -- At least 14 people died and at least 750 were injured in an explosion at southwestern Iran's port of Badar Abbas, according to the nation's interior ministry.

Third round of Iran-U.S. nuclear talks show progress, both sides say

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Third round of Iran-U.S. nuclear talks show progress, both sides say

April 26 (UPI) -- The United States and Iran on Saturday concluded their third round of "indirect" nuclear talks mediated by host Oman with both sides seeing progress in reaching a deal.

World gives final farewell to beloved Pope Francis at funeral

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World gives final farewell to beloved Pope Francis at funeral

April 25 (UPI) -- Pope Francis on Sunday was laid to rest after a funeral mass with more than 250,000 mourners and more than 130 world leaders less than a week after he died of a stroke and heart failure at 88.

Indian, Pakistani forces exchange gunfire in Kashmir

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Indian, Pakistani forces exchange gunfire in Kashmir

April 26 (UPI) -- Gunfire exchanges between Pakistani and Indian military forces continued for a second day on Saturday across the Kashmir border between the two nations.

Trump, Zelensky meet during funeral for Pope Francis

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Trump, Zelensky meet during funeral for Pope Francis

April 26 (UPI) -- U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky, while attending Pope Francis funeral at the Vatican, participated in a "very productive" meeting, the White House said Saturday.

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