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Wave of deadly violence follows police walkout in Brazilian city

More than one hundred people have been killed and several more injured in the Brazilian city of Vitoria this week, after military police officers staged a walkout to demand better salaries and benefits.

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Portuguese authorities deny pushing former BES chief to step down

​Portuguese Prime Minister Pedro Passos Coelho and Bank of Portugal Governor Carlos Costa denied allegations on Wednesday that they suggested former Banco Espirito Santo (BES) chief Ricardo Salgado to step down.