Brazil's Workers Party to swap Lula for running mate Haddad
Jailed former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will step aside on Tuesday so his running mate can stand for the presidency in next month's election, a top party official said, as leftist candidates' solid showing in opinion polls dragged markets lower.
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Jailed former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will step aside on Tuesday so his running mate can stand for the presidency in next month's election, a top party official said, as leftist candidates' solid showing in opinion polls dragged markets lower.
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As Idlib offensive looms, Syrians flee to border villages
Syrians escaping violence in Idlib have arrived in villages near the Turkish border in droves, fearing Damascus will launch a full-blown assault on the rebel stronghold.
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Syrians escaping violence in Idlib have arrived in villages near the Turkish border in droves, fearing Damascus will launch a full-blown assault on the rebel stronghold.
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Aeromexico pilots to strike over loss of benefits after crash
Unionized pilots of Aeromexico, Mexico's largest airline, said on Tuesday that they plan to strike on Oct. 1 over the airline's decision to suspend some benefits after a crash in northern Mexico.
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Unionized pilots of Aeromexico, Mexico's largest airline, said on Tuesday that they plan to strike on Oct. 1 over the airline's decision to suspend some benefits after a crash in northern Mexico.
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Italy minister says Autostrade will not get contract to rebuild bridge
Italy's Autostrade was to blame for the collapse of a bridge because of its failure to conduct maintenance, and the company will not be given the contract to rebuild it, Transport Minister Danilo Toninelli said on Tuesday.
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Italy's Autostrade was to blame for the collapse of a bridge because of its failure to conduct maintenance, and the company will not be given the contract to rebuild it, Transport Minister Danilo Toninelli said on Tuesday.
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Guatemalans step up protests of president's attacks on anti-graft body
Starting at daybreak on Tuesday, thousands of people blocked a major highway in Guatemala's western highlands on the second consecutive day of protests to demand that President Jimmy Morales allow a U.N.-backed anti-graft body to work.
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Starting at daybreak on Tuesday, thousands of people blocked a major highway in Guatemala's western highlands on the second consecutive day of protests to demand that President Jimmy Morales allow a U.N.-backed anti-graft body to work.
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Spanish minister resigns over academic degree
Spanish Health Minister Carmen Monton resigned from her position on Tuesday after reports of irregularities in how she obtained an academic degree, becoming the second minister to quit since Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez took office in June.
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Spanish Health Minister Carmen Monton resigned from her position on Tuesday after reports of irregularities in how she obtained an academic degree, becoming the second minister to quit since Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez took office in June.
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Pakistan to allow jailed ex-PM Nawaz Sharif to attend wife's funeral
The cancer-stricken wife of Pakistan's jailed former prime minister Nawaz Sharif died in London on Tuesday while her husband and daughter were in prison, officials said.
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The cancer-stricken wife of Pakistan's jailed former prime minister Nawaz Sharif died in London on Tuesday while her husband and daughter were in prison, officials said.
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Mattis says Afghan forces increasing vetting to avoid insider attacks
U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, who recently visited Kabul, said on Tuesday that the Afghan government was increasing the vetting and training of local forces in order to minimize so-called insider attacks.
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U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, who recently visited Kabul, said on Tuesday that the Afghan government was increasing the vetting and training of local forces in order to minimize so-called insider attacks.
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U.N. chief pushes for protection of civilians in Syria's Idlib
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday appealed to Russia, Iran and Turkey to "spare no effort to find solutions that protect civilians" in Syria's Idlib and said it was "absolutely essential" a full-scale battle was avoided.
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United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday appealed to Russia, Iran and Turkey to "spare no effort to find solutions that protect civilians" in Syria's Idlib and said it was "absolutely essential" a full-scale battle was avoided.
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Lula drops fight for presidency, hands over to running mate
Jailed former Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva stepped aside on Tuesday to allow his running mate Fernando Haddad to stand for the presidency in next month's election, ending his legal battle against a ban on his candidacy.
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Jailed former Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva stepped aside on Tuesday to allow his running mate Fernando Haddad to stand for the presidency in next month's election, ending his legal battle against a ban on his candidacy.
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U.S. warns Iran it will respond to attacks by Tehran 'proxies' in Iraq
The United States warned Iran on Tuesday it will "respond swiftly and decisively" to any attacks by Tehran's proxies in Iraq that result in injury to Americans or damage to U.S. facilities.
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The United States warned Iran on Tuesday it will "respond swiftly and decisively" to any attacks by Tehran's proxies in Iraq that result in injury to Americans or damage to U.S. facilities.
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U.S. warns Iran it will respond to attacks by Tehran allies in Iraq
The United States warned Iran on Tuesday it will "respond swiftly and decisively" to any attacks by Tehran's allies in Iraq that result in injury to Americans or damage to U.S. facilities.
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The United States warned Iran on Tuesday it will "respond swiftly and decisively" to any attacks by Tehran's allies in Iraq that result in injury to Americans or damage to U.S. facilities.
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Brazil's jailed former leader Lula ends presidential bid
Brazil's most popular politician, imprisoned former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, on Tuesday ended his legal battle to run for the top office in next month's election.
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Brazil's most popular politician, imprisoned former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, on Tuesday ended his legal battle to run for the top office in next month's election.
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Pompeo said U.S. would not block Pakistan if it seeks IMF bailout: Pakistani minister
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo assured Pakistan last week that Washington would not try to block any request for a bailout from the International Monetary Fund, Pakistani Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry said on Tuesday.
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U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo assured Pakistan last week that Washington would not try to block any request for a bailout from the International Monetary Fund, Pakistani Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry said on Tuesday.
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U.S. senators urge Pompeo to press for release of Reuters journalists jailed in Myanmar
Eleven Republican and Democratic U.S. senators urged President Donald Trump's administration to "use all tools at your disposal," including imposing more economic sanctions, to ensure "the immediate, unconditional" release of two Reuters journalists imprisoned in Myanmar.
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Eleven Republican and Democratic U.S. senators urged President Donald Trump's administration to "use all tools at your disposal," including imposing more economic sanctions, to ensure "the immediate, unconditional" release of two Reuters journalists imprisoned in Myanmar.
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Brazil far-right candidate Bolsonaro leads first-round vote: poll
Brazilian far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro holds a large lead in the race for October's presidential election, taking 26 percent in a survey of first-round votes that was released Tuesday by pollster Ibope. However, in simulated runoff scenarios, Bolsonaro was in a technical tie with all major rivals.
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Brazilian far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro holds a large lead in the race for October's presidential election, taking 26 percent in a survey of first-round votes that was released Tuesday by pollster Ibope. However, in simulated runoff scenarios, Bolsonaro was in a technical tie with all major rivals.
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U.S. defense chief to visit Macedonia, concerned about Russian 'mischief'
U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Tuesday he would visit Macedonia before a Sept. 30 referendum on changing the country's name, also expressing concern about suspected Russian interference in the vote, which Moscow denies.
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U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Tuesday he would visit Macedonia before a Sept. 30 referendum on changing the country's name, also expressing concern about suspected Russian interference in the vote, which Moscow denies.
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U.S. voices concern on China's Muslim crackdown, sanctions weighed
The U.S. State Department on Tuesday expressed deep concern over China's "worsening crackdown" on minority Muslims in the Xinjiang region, as the Trump administration considered sanctions against Chinese senior officials and companies linked to alleged human rights abuses.
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The U.S. State Department on Tuesday expressed deep concern over China's "worsening crackdown" on minority Muslims in the Xinjiang region, as the Trump administration considered sanctions against Chinese senior officials and companies linked to alleged human rights abuses.
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Rockets fired toward airport in Libya's capital
Rockets were fired late on Tuesday in the direction of the only functioning airport in Libya's capital, residents said.
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Rockets were fired late on Tuesday in the direction of the only functioning airport in Libya's capital, residents said.
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Britain outlines post-Brexit farm policy in bill
Britain will introduce legislation on Wednesday for agricultural policy after it leaves the European Union that will link support for farmers to the provision of public benefits such as tackling climate change or preserving beautiful landscapes.
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Britain will introduce legislation on Wednesday for agricultural policy after it leaves the European Union that will link support for farmers to the provision of public benefits such as tackling climate change or preserving beautiful landscapes.
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Founder of Peru Shining Path rebellion given second life sentence
A Peruvian court on Tuesday handed down a second life sentence to the founder of the Shining Path rebel group, Abimael Guzman, finding him guilty of orchestrating a car bomb attack in an upscale neighborhood of Lima in 1992 that left 25 people dead and 155 wounded.
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A Peruvian court on Tuesday handed down a second life sentence to the founder of the Shining Path rebel group, Abimael Guzman, finding him guilty of orchestrating a car bomb attack in an upscale neighborhood of Lima in 1992 that left 25 people dead and 155 wounded.
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