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European leaders insist that Britain must implement the terms of its existing Brexit withdrawal treaty, European Council president Charles Michel says after the first stage of an EU summit. SOUNDBITE
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he is confident that his country's parliament would back a Brexit deal struck with the EU -- despite key allies coming out against it. SOUNDBITE
Britain's Brexit minister says Britain 'will be ready for the alternative' if negotiations with the European Union fail to end in a trade deal before the UK's departure from the bloc. SOUNDBITE
The United States hails the EU-British deal to regulate trade rules for Northern Ireland as a chance to "improve the prosperity" across the region, John Kirby, National Security Council spokesman, tells reporters. The deal will "open up all kinds of avenues for trade that were somewhat at risk," Kirby adds. SOUNDBITE
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announces deal with European Union to overhaul Northern Ireland Brexit protocol."Today's agreement delivers smooth flowing trade within the whole United Kingdom, protects Northern Ireland's place in our union and safeguards sovereignty for the people of Northern Ireland," he says. SOUNDBITE
Sudan's Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok signs a 14-point deal with top general Abdel Fattah al-Burhan to restore the transition to civilian rule, nearly a month after a military coup, at the presidential palace in Khartoum. The 14-point deal provides for the reinstatement of Hamdok as prime minister and the release of civilian leaders. IMAGES