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Russian investigators question chief of independent paper 'Novaya Gazeta'

Sergei Sokolov was released after his home was searched as part of a criminal case involving one of his colleagues, the newspaper said. 'Novaya Gazeta' is classed as a 'foreign agent' by Russian authorities.

Russian investigators question chief of independent paper 'Novaya Gazeta'

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Brazil’s Congress approves shorter working week in win for Lula

Brazil’s Congress has approved a constitutional amendment that will cut the working week from 44 hours to 40 and give employees two days off per week without cutting their salary.

  • Brazil's Congress reduces standard workweek from 44 to 40 hours.
  • Amendment backed by left-wing President Lula da Silva.
  • Poll shows 70% of Brazilians support the change.

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