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Bolsonaro says will accept defeat if 'nothing abnormal' in Brazil vote
Bolsonaro says will accept defeat if 'nothing abnormal' in Brazil vote
by  AFP

Brazil's far-right President Jair Bolsonaro said Friday he would accept possible defeat in the second round of the presidential election on October 30 provided "nothing abnormal" occurs during the vote. But Bolsonaro surprised in the first round on October 2, winning 43 percent of the vote, only five points behind Lula, a much smaller gap than polls had predicted.

A spate of drownings: Classes help Black Americans learn to swim
A spate of drownings: Classes help Black Americans learn to swim
by  AFP

Ten-year-old Aiden Reed had reason to be a little nervous as he dipped into a swimming pool in Washington. Since then, Aiden has found the courage to face his fears and go back in the pool for lessons with Swim Up, a nonprofit group that offers free classes.

Japan, Australia ink 'landmark' security pact
Japan, Australia ink 'landmark' security pact
by  AFP

Australia and Japan agreed to share more sensitive intelligence and deepen military cooperation Saturday, signing a security pact aimed at countering China's military rise. Under the accord, the two countries agreed military forces would train together in Northern Australia, and would "expand and strengthen cooperation across defence, intelligence sharing", Australian officials said.

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