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Majority of Kyiv residents without water after barrage of Russian strikes

The attacks on Monday morning knocked out water and power supplies in apparent retaliation for what Moscow alleged was a Ukrainian attack on its Black Sea Fleet over the weekend.

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Brazil’s voters return Lula to presidency, right-wing Bolsonaro yet to concede

Brazilians have delivered a very tight victory to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in a divisive presidential election, giving the leftist former president another shot at power in a rejection of incumbent Jair Bolsonaro’s far-right politics.

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Senate Control Hinges on Neck-and-Neck Races, Times/Siena Poll Finds

The contests are close in Arizona, Georgia, Nevada and Pennsylvania. Many voters want Republicans to flip the Senate, but prefer the Democrat in their state.

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In New England, Republicans Push to Flip More Seats as Moderates

A handful of Republicans are making headway in traditionally Democratic strongholds by distancing themselves from the right wing of their party. Can they succeed?

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4 Takeaways From the Last Kemp-Abrams Debate Before Election Day

The debate in Georgia between Gov. Brian Kemp, a Republican, and his Democratic challenger, Stacey Abrams, was structured to be heavy on policy — and that it was.

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Forget Free Coffee. What Matters Is if Workers Feel Returning Is Worth It.

Commutes are still painful, readers say. And it’s hard to give up the joys of working from home. But many of those who have gone back to the office say they like it.

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Supreme Court spurns Turkey’s bid to avoid suits over 2017 Washington protest

(Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear Turkey’s bid to dismiss two lawsuits filed by demonstrators seeking monetary damages after accusing Turkish security forces of injuring them during a 2017 protest in Washington that coincided with

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Bolsonaro Is Silent After Brazil Election Defeat

President Jair Bolsonaro has not yet recognized his election defeat after months of warning, without evidence, that opponents would rig the vote.

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Europe’s Winter Could Be Colder Than Normal, Threatening Higher Gas Demand

Colder weather conditions this winter could add pressure on governments and companies managing the continent’s supply of natural gas, just as they try to pivot away from their reliance on Russia.

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Brazil’s President-Elect Promises Prosperity but Faces Perils

Economy is expected to grow less than 1% next year as trading partner China slows, after leftist Lula de Silva completes a stunning return to power in Sunday election

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