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Istanbul mayor who upstaged Erdogan faces political ban
Istanbul mayor who upstaged Erdogan faces political ban
by  AFP

Istanbul's popular mayor faces the threat of being banned from politics on Wednesday in a trial stemming from his surprise election victory over an ally of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in 2019. Imamoglu and Mansur Yavas -- elected mayor of Ankara in 2019 -- have emerged as two of the more popular opposition options because of their success at the ballot box.

Brazil more isolated after four years of Bolsonaro
Brazil more isolated after four years of Bolsonaro
by  AFP

The video was painful to watch, but spoke volumes to Brazil's isolation on the world stage: President Jair Bolsonaro awkwardly meandering alone around the room as other G20 leaders chatted amiably in Rome last year.

Man sets himself on fire near Japan PM's office: local media
Man sets himself on fire near Japan PM's office: local media
by  AFP

A man set himself on fire near the Japanese prime minister's office on Wednesday after expressing opposition to a state funeral for assassinated ex-premier Shinzo Abe, local media said. The agency said a note was found near the man, expressing his opposition to the funeral.

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