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World News May 3, 2019



WORLD NEWS TODAY!

  • Exit costs rise, May seeks Brexit deal 'soon'
Theresa May on Brexit deal stays hopeful to end the uncertainty of Britain's Brexit, reaching agreement with political opposition
  • Over Huawei leak, UK defense minister sacked
Gavin Williamson, UK Defense Secretary sacked by Theresa May, British Prime Minister after a probe on allowing Huawei of China to develop UK 5G network leak news.
  • Uprising attempt sputters, Venezuelans take to streets
Juan Guaido, opposition leader heeded Venezuelans to fill streets. Security forces dispersed crowd with tear gas.


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