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Brazilians march in 'defense of democracy'
Brazilians march in 'defense of democracy'

Thousands of Brazilians took to the streets of Sao Paulo Thursday in "defense of democracy" after President Jair Bolsonaro's sustained attacks on democratic institutions, weeks ahead of elections. At the university gathering, a video was shown of Brazilian artists reading out of a petition "in defense of the democratic state of law."

Iraq to provide Lebanon with fuel for another year: Lebanon PM
Iraq to provide Lebanon with fuel for another year: Lebanon PM

Iraq has agreed to renew a one-year deal to provide Lebanon with fuel for its power plants in exchange for in-kind services, Lebanon's Prime Minister said in a statement Thursday. For the past year, Lebanon's power plants have depended on the deal with Iraq to produce one to two hours of electricity per day.

Sixth probe opened into Peruvian president after relative detained
Sixth probe opened into Peruvian president after relative detained

Peruvian prosecutors have opened a sixth criminal investigation into President Pedro Castillo for alleged corruption involving government tenders, officials said Thursday. The group is accused of participating in a network of corruption and money laundering that prosecutors allege was headed by the Peruvian president.