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Brazil's Lula meets Mamdani in New York ahead of major elections

Brazil's Lula meets Mamdani in New York ahead of major elections

By Marcelo Teixeira NEW YORK, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva met New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Monday for a first chat between two of the biggest names of the political left in the Americas ahead of key elections in both Brazil and the United States.

At the UN, Brazil's Lula warns against foreign interference in upcoming election

At the UN, Brazil's Lula warns against foreign interference in upcoming election

Sept 22 (Reuters) - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva used his speech at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday to warn against foreign interference in Brazil's October election and reject any outside role in combating organized crime, remarks that appeared aimed at both Washington and his

Increasing violence in Brazil's Bahia state challenges Lula in his election stronghold

Increasing violence in Brazil's Bahia state challenges Lula in his election stronghold

A recent killing in Salvador highlights rising violence in Bahia, Brazil

World leaders meet at UN as their planet grapples with war, division, runaway AI and climate shocks

World leaders meet at UN as their planet grapples with war, division, runaway AI and climate shocks

World leaders are meeting under a global cloud of wars and bitter divisions for their annual meeting at the United Nations this week

Live updates: Trump to address U.N. amid rising tensions with Canada, Europe

Live updates: Trump to address U.N. amid rising tensions with Canada, Europe

Trump’s appearance at the United Nations comes as allies are increasingly united in believing that the U.S. can’t be counted on as a reliable partner.

Trump in address to world leaders at UN defends his decision to start war against Iran

Trump in address to world leaders at UN defends his decision to start war against Iran

President Donald Trump is addressing the U.N. General Assembly at a challenging moment for the world and his presidency

Trump warns in UN speech he could 'annihilate' Iran without peace deal

Trump warns in UN speech he could 'annihilate' Iran without peace deal

By Gram Slattery and Humeyra Pamuk UNITED NATIONS, Sept 22 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump used his UN General Assembly speech on Tuesday to argue that the war with Iran prevented Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and warn that he could "annihilate the Islamic Republic" if no deal is

As gangs gain influence, Brazil seeks to shield election from candidates with criminal ties

As gangs gain influence, Brazil seeks to shield election from candidates with criminal ties

By Fabio Teixeira and Ricardo Brito RIO DE JANEIRO, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Brazil has opened a new front against organized crime to keep candidates suspected of criminal ties off the ballot at October's general election in what experts say is an unprecedented effort in Latin American politics.

The Latest: Trump returns to UN at moment of anxiety about Iran, AI and future of world body itself

The Latest: Trump returns to UN at moment of anxiety about Iran, AI and future of world body itself

President Donald Trump is set to address the U.N. General Assembly at a tumultuous moment for the world — and for his presidency

The Latest: Trump uses UN speech to defend decision to start war against Iran

The Latest: Trump uses UN speech to defend decision to start war against Iran

President Donald Trump has addressed the U.N. General Assembly at a tumultuous moment for the world — and for his presidency

Europe-bashing, Russia and the Iran war: Will Trump unload at the UN?

Europe-bashing, Russia and the Iran war: Will Trump unload at the UN?

President Donald Trump returns to the United Nations this week with grievances galore for America's adversaries and allies.

Brazil's president says UN's credibility at all-time low as conflicts surge worldwide

Brazil's president says UN's credibility at all-time low as conflicts surge worldwide

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is warning countries against interfering in others' internal affairs