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Thousands rally in Slovakia against government’s plan to close the special prosecutor’s office

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Mass street protests intensified Thursday across Slovakia against a plan by populist Prime Minister Robert Fico to amend the country’s penal code and eliminate the office of the special prosecutor that deals with major crime and corruption. Thousands were rallying as the protests spread to 31 cities and towns across the country, up from two dozens …

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