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Brazil wakes up to more weeks of uncertainty after election goes to runoff

Brazil wakes up to more weeks of uncertainty after election goes to runoff
After an inconclusive first round of presidential elections, Brazilians woke up Monday to another month of uncertainty in a deeply polarized political environment and with renewed fears of unrest.
Hurricane Ian death toll climbs to 83, officials defend response
The death toll from Hurricane Ian climbed past 80 on Sunday as embattled residents in Florida and the Carolinas faced a recovery expected to cost tens of billions of dollars, and some officials faced criticism over their response to the storm.
Rights group: Israel holding 800 Palestinians without trial
Israel is holding nearly 800 Palestinians without trial or charge, the highest number since 2008, an Israeli rights group said Sunday.
125 die as tear gas triggers crush at Indonesia soccer match
Panic and a chaotic run for exits after police fired tear gas at an Indonesian soccer match to drive away fans upset with their team’s loss left at least 125 dead, most of whom were trampled upon or suffocated, making it one of the deadliest sports events in the world.
Ukraine claims full control of key logistics hub
Ukraine on Sunday claimed full control of the eastern logistics hub of Lyman, Kyiv's most significant battlefield gain in weeks, providing a potential staging post for further attacks to the east while heaping further pressure on the Kremlin.
Burkina coup leader urges end to violence on French targets
Burkina Faso's new self-proclaimed putsch leader on Sunday called for an end to violence against French targets, after a series of attacks against buildings linked to the former colonial power.
Bulgarians vote in 4th election in less than two years
Bulgarians voted in their fourth national election in less than two years on Sunday, with little hope for a stable government emerging because of deep divisions within the political elite over how to tackle entrenched corruption.
Brazil holds election with Lula against Bolsonaro
Brazilians voted on Sunday in a highly polarized election that could determine if the country returns a leftist to the helm of the world’s fourth-largest democracy or keeps the far-right incumbent in office for another four years.
Armenia eyes deepening partnership with Iran: Pashinyan
Armenia is taking the most practical steps possible to deepen its partnership with Iran, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said during an interview, addressing Iran’s statements made in support of Armenia’s territorial integrity.
North Korea fires fourth missile in a week as South flexes military muscle
North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea off its east coast on Saturday, hours before South Korea staged a large military show, displaying stealth fighters and its own missiles.

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