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Brazil Heads to an October 25 Runoff as Flávio Bolsonaro Edges Lula 47% to 45% in the First Round
Senator Flávio Bolsonaro finished narrowly ahead of President Lula in the first round of Brazil’s presidential election, 47.04% to 45.15% with almost all votes counted. Neither crossed 50%, so the two meet again in a runoff on October 25.
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Brazil Votes on Sunday With Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro Neck and Neck; US Halts Consular Services Citing Security
Brazil holds the first round of its presidential election on Sunday, October 4. Polls show President Lula narrowly ahead of Senator Flávio Bolsonaro. The US has suspended consular services in Brazil, citing security concerns.
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Rubio Heads to Samarkand for C5+1 Talks With a 200-Strong Business Delegation Before Visiting Mumbai and Jamnagar
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IMF Meetings End in Bangkok With “Optimism and Worry”: Georgieva Warns Inflation, Debt and War Spillovers Are Squeezing Poorer Countries
The IMF and World Bank annual meetings closed in Bangkok with a chair's statement calling the world economy resilient but at risk, a walkout during Russia's remarks, and a warning from Kristalina Georgieva that low-income countries are being squeezed.