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Northern Ireland party rejects EU plans on Ireland border

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UK and EU fail to strike Brexit talks deal

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British PM May asks Trump for help in Boeing-Bombardier row

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PM May pays out for N. Ireland deal to govern Britain

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British PM May to meet Sinn Fein, other Northern Ireland parties

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British PM May to meet Sinn Fein, other Northern Ireland parties

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