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Brazilian judge orders former billionaire Batista released from jail
Batista was arrested by police investigating the Lava Jato (Car Wash) corruption case
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Toddlers and pensioners join Hong Kong weekend protests
Campaigners of all ages, from toddlers to pensioners, took to the streets of Hong Kong in a flurry of anti-government…
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Women gain more political and economic power, but gender gap persists
The decline in egalitarian attitude was starkest among highly educated, high-salaried white people in professional jobs, researchers said
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Elections in Guatemala: Torres or Giammattei?
The fight against corruption could be decisive in determining who of the two candidates would be the next president of…
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Millionaire Jeffrey Epstein found dead in his cell
The 66-year-old man, implicated in a case of sexual exploitation of minors, was found dead in his cell
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Thousands of peasants demonstrate in Mexico to demand dialogue with the Government
The farmers demand AMLO not to neglect their requests after reducing the budget for the countryside
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German President warns of the internal and external challenges of the EU
"There is nothing to indicate that things will be quieter in the future," said President Frank-Walter Steinmeier
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According to a report, Mexican cartels are financing electoral campaigns in Colombia
The document identified 98 questioned candidates out of 243 who aspire to mayors and governorships in 27 of the 32…
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Judge orders preventive detention against Rafael Correa for alleged bribes
"I order the preventive detention ... to ensure the appearance at trial," said Judge Daniella Camacho
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Venezuelans among rights abuse victims in conflict-ridden Colombian region
Human Rights Watch said the government "is not meeting its obligations to protect the rights of civilians who are victims of…
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