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PM Boris Johnson to hold talks with MPs on his Brexit deal

Some MPs could call for an extension even if the deal is passed.

The British prime minister, Boris Johnson, is trying to drum up support for his Brexit agreement ahead of a special sitting of parliament on Saturday.

There has been sporadic shelling and gunfire in northern Syria, a day after Turkey accepted a US demand for a temporary halt to its offensive.

A general strike has been called in Catalonia, after a week of protests following the ruling of Spain鈥檚 Supreme Court on Monday.

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