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10:18am, 2nd August, 2019

Russian police accuse 10 of mass unrest in crackdown on eve of rally

Russian authorities on Friday moved to press criminal charges against 10 people for their involvement in what they called mass unrest at an opposition protest last weekend, as defiant Kremlin critics vowed to hold another rally on Saturday.

Last chance? Theresa May wins Brexit assurances from EU on eve of crucial vote

7:05pm, 11th March, 2019

World

Last chance? Theresa May wins Brexit assurances from EU on eve of crucial vote

Prime Minister Theresa May won legally binding Brexit assurances from the European Union on Monday in a last ditch attempt to sway rebellious British lawmakers who have threatened to vote down her divorce deal again.

Nigeria bolsters security on eve of presidential election

4:38pm, 15th February, 2019

World

Nigeria bolsters security on eve of presidential election

Nigeria bolstered security in much of the country on Friday on the eve of a presidential election in Africa's largest democracy where past ballots have been marred by violence, voter intimidation and vote rigging.

Iranian marchers chant 'Death to America' on eve of U.S. oil sanctions

11:44am, 4th November, 2018

World

Iranian marchers chant 'Death to America' on eve of U.S. oil sanctions

Thousands of Iranians chanting "Death to America" rallied on Sunday to mark the anniversary of the seizure of the U.S. Embassy during the 1979 Islamic Revolution and the imminent reimposition of U.S. sanctions on Iran's oil sector.

Brazil leftist's hopes of catching Bolsonaro dim on eve of vote

6:03pm, 27th October, 2018

World

Brazil leftist's hopes of catching Bolsonaro dim on eve of vote

The chances of Brazil's leftist presidential candidate Fernando Haddad narrowing the lead of right-wing front-runner Jair Bolsonaro took a hit when he failed to win a crucial endorsement on Saturday, a day before the two face off in a runoff ele...

On eve of meeting pope, South Korean president speaks of peace hopes

7:13am, 18th October, 2018

World

On eve of meeting pope, South Korean president speaks of peace hopes

South Korea's president spoke of "heart-warming" moves toward peace on the Korean peninsula on Wednesday, a day before he is expected to relay an invitation to Pope Francis to visit North Korea.

UK factories lose steam on eve of Bank of England rate decision

3:57am, 1st August, 2018

UK

UK factories lose steam on eve of Bank of England rate decision

British factories lost momentum in July and manufacturers were their most downbeat in nearly two years, a survey showed on Wednesday, raising fresh questions about the need for an expected Bank of England interest rate hike on Thursday.

Zimbabwe's Mugabe backs opposition on eve of election

8:47am, 29th July, 2018

World

Zimbabwe's Mugabe backs opposition on eve of election

Former President Robert Mugabe said he would vote for Zimbabwe's opposition in Monday's election, turning on one-time allies in the government ahead of the first vote since they ousted him in a de facto coup.

On eve of Russia summit, Trump calls European Union 'a foe'

3:07pm, 15th July, 2018

World

On eve of Russia summit, Trump calls European Union 'a foe'

On the eve of his meeting with Russia's Vladimir Putin, U.S. President Donald Trump rattled allies once more by labeling the European Union a "foe" with regard to trade.

On eve of key talks with split cabinet, May has new Brexit pitch

12:39pm, 5th July, 2018

UK

On eve of key talks with split cabinet, May has new Brexit pitch

LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Theresa May will propose a new plan on Friday to ease trade and give Britain more freedom to set tariffs after Brexit, in a last-ditch attempt to unite her divided government on how to leave the European Union.

North Korea's Kim enjoys Singapore sites on eve of historic summit with Trump

9:25am, 11th June, 2018

World

North Korea's Kim enjoys Singapore sites on eve of historic summit with Trump

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who rarely ventures outside his isolated country, visited tourist sites on Singapore's waterfront on Monday, hours before a historic summit with U.S. President Donald Trump.

North Korean, U.S. officials air differences on eve of summit; Trump stays positive

2:11am, 11th June, 2018

World

North Korean, U.S. officials air differences on eve of summit; Trump stays positive

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday his historic summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Singapore could "work out very nicely" as officials from both countries met to narrow differences on how to end a n...

North Korean, U.S. officials try narrowing differences on eve of Trump-Kim summit

11:36pm, 10th June, 2018

World

North Korean, U.S. officials try narrowing differences on eve of Trump-Kim summit

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - U.S. and North Korean officials were in talks in Singapore on Monday in a late bid to narrow differences before their leaders hold an historic summit aimed at finding ways to end a nuclear stand-off on the Korean peninsula.

North Korean, U.S. officials meet to narrow differences on eve of Trump-Kim summit

10:34pm, 10th June, 2018

World

North Korean, U.S. officials meet to narrow differences on eve of Trump-Kim summit

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - U.S. and North Korean officials were in talks in Singapore on Monday in a late bid to narrow differences before their leaders hold an unprecedented summit meeting aimed at finding ways to end a nuclear stand-off on the Korean pe...