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Why Boeing Workers Rejected a New Contract: Retirement Benefits

A decade ago, Boeing stopped offering the gold standard of pension plans — one that pays out guaranteed sums to retirees. The loss of the pension still angers many members of the company’s largest union. On Wednesday, the union’s members voted by a large margin to reject an improved contract …

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By Ferry or Floatplane, 4 Enchanting Coastal Getaways From Vancouver

Canada’s westernmost province, British Columbia, is studded with 17,000 miles of coastline and 40,000 islands dispersed across its waters, many of them enchanting destinations on their own. Vancouver, the largest city of the province, serves as a gateway to the region, which is home to a host of marine life …

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Mozambique’s Governing Party Candidate Wins Disputed Presidential Election

Daniel Chapo was declared the winner of Mozambique’s presidential election on Thursday after a process marred by violence and widespread accusations that his party, Frelimo, which has run the country for nearly five decades, committed fraud. The country’s electoral commission announced that Mr. Chapo won with nearly 71 percent of …

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