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More Workers Join Strike to Oust Belarusian President Lukashenko

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   More workers joined a growing strike Tuesday to oust authoritarian
   Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko after he extended his 26-year
   term in an election that detractors contend was rigged.

   Thousands of workers began walking off the job Monday at
   state-controlled facilities, joining actors and broadcasters.

   Unrest began to escalate after Lukashenko dismissed demands to resign
   following a severe police crackdown on peaceful protesters days after
   the August 9 election.

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