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Lula, Brazil's political titan, races against time

Shirtless and drenched in sweat on his treadmill, Lula runs.

Brazil's Lula launches fourth term bid as Trump looms over campaign

At 80, President Lula on Sunday launches his bid for re-election, casting himself as a defender of Brazil's "sovereignty" as pressure from Donald Trump's administration casts a shadow over the campaign.

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Madagascar votes in presidential election hit by boycott

Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina urged people to vote on Thursday in a highly contested presidential election in which he is seeking a new term, and slammed an opposition call to boycott the polls.

Quakes and climate: how Dutch farmers lost faith in politics

Spade in hand, Dutch organic farmer Piet Glas strolls off with his Jack Russell terrier Ollie to hunt mice nesting in a nearby apple orchard.

Markets mostly drop as rate-hope rally loses steam

Most markets fell Thursday as investors took a breather and cashed in on a recent rally, though analysts said the outlook was bright, even as data pointed to a soft landing for the world's top economy.

China ready to be 'partner and friend' of US: Xi

China is "ready to be a partner and friend of the United States," President Xi Jinping told US business leaders on Wednesday, as concerns mount over the country's slowing economy.

Sanchez set to get new term in divided Spain

Pedro Sanchez is poised to win the backing on Thursday of Spain's parliament for another term as prime minister, with the country divided over his decision to grant Catalan separatists an amnesty in exchange for their crucial support in a vote of confidence.

Dutch to vote in seismic election thriller

Dutch voters head to the polls next week for a knife-edge election that will transform the country's political landscape, with surveys showing the race is too close to call.

Exiled, but no regrets for Myanmar footballer two years after protest

Refugee goalkeeper Pyae Lyan Aung fears for his safety if he returns home to Myanmar but he says he has no regrets about raising an anti-junta salute before a game two years ago.

Polls open in Madagascar presidential election hit by boycott

Polls opened on Thursday in Madagascar's presidential election, which is being boycotted by most opposition candidates over concerns about the vote's integrity.

Biden, Xi restore military ties despite 'dictator' comment

US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to restore military communications at their first summit in a year Wednesday, even as Biden went off script by saying he still considered Xi a "dictator."

Quick! buy flowers: Biden reminds Xi of wife's birthday

Being a head of state is a busy job and family life sometimes takes a back seat. Luckily there are other heads of state on hand to remind you when you might have forgotten your wife's birthday.

In the Colombian jungle with ELN rebels

Unidentified men approach from the river.

Asian markets drop as rate-hope rally loses steam

Asian markets fell Thursday as investors took a breather and cashed in on a recent rally, though analysts said the outlook was bright, even as data pointed to a soft landing for the world's top economy.

Canadian Jewish community shocked over anti-Semitic school, synagogue attacks

Many in the majority-Jewish Canadian town of Hampstead worried about the potential for unrest tied to the Israel-Hamas war, but residents of the small Quebec community have been startled by the scale of the outbreak of anti-Semitic incidents in recent weeks.

Under pressure, Central Asia migrants leaving Russia over Ukraine war

After living and working in Russia for the last decade, Tajik construction worker Zoir Kurbanov recently decided it was time to head home.

Biden, Xi agree to restore military ties at 'productive' summit

US President Joe Biden hailed his "most constructive" talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping Wednesday, as they agreed at their first summit in a year to restore military-to-military communications and ease tensions.

Xi warns Biden not to arm Taiwan, agrees to restart military talks

Chinese leader Xi Jinping warned US President Joe Biden at a summit to stop arming Taiwan, but agreed to restart high-level military-to-military talks, Beijing said Thursday.

'The lesser evil': Argentina frozen by indecision ahead of vote

At her small clinic in Buenos Aires, veterinarian Diana Del Rio, 62, is anguished over her decision to cast a blank vote in Sunday's presidential election, but she sees no other option.

Biden hails Xi summit, military links to restart

US President Joe Biden hailed "real progress" with Chinese President Xi Jinping at a summit in California on Wednesday as they agreed to restore military-to-military communications in a bid to ease soaring tensions.

Biden hails 'real progress' as Xi summit ends with garden walk

US President Joe Biden hailed "real progress" with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday as the two leaders wrapped up talks to ease tensions with a stroll in the gardens of a California retreat.

Madagascar votes for president amid boycott, tensions

Madagascar is to hold presidential elections on Thursday that are being boycotted by most opposition candidates over concerns about the vote's regularity amid high political tensions.

'Planet Earth is big enough': Biden, Xi vow to ease tensions

US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping shook hands and pledged to reduce soaring tensions between the superpowers Wednesday as they met for the first time in a year at a high-stakes summit in California.

'Dynasty' to diplomacy for Xi-Biden summit estate

Don't expect Joan Collins to show up, but the California estate where Joe Biden and Xi Jinping met Wednesday is perhaps best known as the setting of the 1980s soap opera "Dynasty".

Biden, Xi vow to reduce tensions at key summit

US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping shook hands and pledged to steer their countries away from conflict Wednesday as they met for the first time in a year at a high-stakes summit in California.

Biden, Xi pledge to reduce tensions at summit

US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping shook hands Wednesday and pledged to reduce tensions as they met for the first time in a year at a high-stakes summit in California.

Weah and Boakai in close race for Liberian presidency as vote count begins

Vote counting was under way in Liberia Wednesday, the day after a presidential run-off between football legend George Weah and ex-vice president Joseph Boaka, with the challenger taking a narrow early lead.

Biden, Xi head into high-stakes summit

US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will try to prevent the superpowers' rivalry spilling into conflict when they meet for the first time in a year at a high-stakes summit in San Francisco on Wednesday.

France issues 'historic' arrest warrant for Syria's Assad

France has issued an international arrest warrant for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad accused of complicity in crimes against humanity and war crimes over chemical attacks in 2013, plaintiffs in the case said Wednesday.

Spain PM defends contested Catalan amnesty before vote of confidence

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez defended Wednesday his controversial amnesty deal for Catalonia's separatists needed to secure another term in office, telling parliament the measure is necessary to "heal the wounds" opened by the region's failed 2017 secession bid.

Czech court nixes ex-PM Babis's acquittal in EU fraud case

Former Czech billionaire premier Andrej Babis will go back to court over an EU fraud case after an appeals court cancelled his acquittal, a specialised judiciary website said Wednesday.

Russia admits Ukrainian troops on occupied bank of Dnipro river

Russia said Wednesday for the first time that some Ukrainian troops had established positions on the Moscow-held side of the Dnipro river, the vast waterway that splits the frontline in southern Ukraine.

US stocks extend gains on hopes of a soft landing

Stock markets rose further Wednesday after slowing US inflation dampened expectations of more interest rate hikes, with some traders even betting on cuts next year.

US retail sales, producer prices register October fall

Retail sales in the United States fell slightly in October, according to government data published Wednesday, fueled by a large drop in consumer spending at furniture and home furnishing stores.

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