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☆ Brazil’s Lula sworn in, vows accountability and rebuilding
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-01 | by ( Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

Lula is assuming office for the third time after thwarting far-right incumbent Bolsonaro’s reelection bid. Many have gathered outside military barracks since, questioning results and pleading with the armed forces to prevent Lula from taking office. Furthermore, Santoro said, the credibility of Lula and his Workers’ Party were assailed by a sprawling corruption investigation. He had been camped outside Brasilia’s army headquarters with hundreds of other Bolsonaro supporters since Nov. 12. Instead of Bolsonaro, a group representing diverse segments of society performed the role of presenting Lula with the presidential sash to Lula atop the ramp of the presidential palace.

☆ Lula returns to office in a troubled, divided Brazil
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-01 | by ( Anthony Boadle | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

The ceremony in Congress begins at 3 p.m. (1800GMT), after which Lula will go the Planalto palace to don the presidential sash before a crowd of 30,000 supporters, while some 300,000 are expected to gather to celebrate on Brasilia's esplanade. Now, he faces the daunting challenge of improving Brazil's stagnant economy while also uniting a country that has become painfully polarized under Bolsonaro. His supporters have protested for two months that the election was stolen and called for a military coup to stop Lula returning to office in a climate of vandalism and violence. Organizers said delegations from 50 nations and 19 heads of state and governments, including the king of Spain, have confirmed their attendance. Reporting by Maria Carolina Marcello, Ricardo Brito, Lissandra Paraguassu and Anthony Boadle; Editing by Daniel WallisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Edward Avedisian, a Clarinetist, Gave Away More Than $125 Million
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-21 | by ( James R. Hagerty | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

After a career as a clarinetist for the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra and other ensembles around the world, Edward Avedisian became famous in September for something else: donating $100 million to Boston University’s medical school. Many people wondered how a man with no trust fund and only a middle-class income could afford such a large gift, plus others totaling at least $25 million more.

☆ Brazil votes in heated Bolsonaro vs. Lula presidential runoff
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-30 | by ( Anthony Boadle | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

Bolsonaro has vowed to consolidate a sharp conservative turn in Brazilian politics after a presidency marred by the pandemic. Lula promises more social and environmental responsibility, recalling the rising prosperity of his 2003-2010 presidency, before corruption scandals tarred his Workers Party. Several polls showed the race between them tightening in the final week, with Bolsonaro eroding a slight lead for Lula. Bolsonaro outperformed opinion polls in the first round of voting on Oct. 2 among a field of 11 candidates. POST-ELECTION CONCERNSBrazil's electoral authorities are preparing for a narrow result, which Bolsonaro may contest if he loses.

Financial markets have largely priced in a Lula victory, but the uncertainty about a contested result has some on edge. "There is apprehension about whether the election result will be respected," said J.P. Morgan equity strategist Emy Shayo. The TSE rejected the complaint in a Wednesday ruling due to lack of evidence and asked Brazil's top prosecutor to investigate the Bolsonaro campaign for possible intent to disrupt the election. Another son, Congressman Eduardo Bolsonaro, told journalists that to address the issue properly might require postponing the election. Senior Bolsonaro campaign officials have said publicly that a postponement of the election is not up for discussion.

☆ Saint Laurent heats up Eiffel Tower runway with sizzling Parisian glamour
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-27 | by ( Mimosa Spencer | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

A model presents a creation by designer Anthony Vaccarello as part of his Spring-Summer 2023 Women's ready-to-wear collection show for fashion house Saint Laurent during Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France, September 27, 2022. REUTERS/Johanna GeronPARIS, Sept 28 (Reuters) - French fashion house Yves Saint Laurent took to an open-air runway facing the glowing Eiffel Tower to showcase designer Anthony Vaccarello's summer collection of sleek eveningwear. Sticking mostly to monochrome looks - the first model was dressed in olive tones - Vaccarello threw the spotlight on the silhouettes. After the show, which closed the second day of Paris Fashion Week, guest including Carla Bruni and Rossy de Palma lingered for photos with friends. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Mimosa Spencer; Editing by Stephen CoatesOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Ceremonie de învestitură în SUA: Ce se întâmplă în ziua în care Joe Biden şi Kamala Harris depun jurământul
▼ + stars: | 2021-01-19 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +13 min

Ceremonie de învestitură în SUA: Ce se întâmplă în ziua în care Joe Biden şi Kamala Harris depun jurământulPreşedintele ales al SUA, Joe Biden, nu se va muta oficial la Casa Albă decât din data de 20 ianuarie, ziua ceremoniei de învestitură - un fel de paradă politică la care politicianul democrat şi vicepreşedintele său, Kamala Harris, vor depune jurământul. Odată ce va rosti aceste cuvinte, Biden va deveni cel de-al 46-lea preşedinte al SUA, iar ceremonia de învestitură oficială se va fi încheiat. Conform Constituţiei SUA, ceremonia de învestitură a unui nou preşedinte are loc la 20 ianuarie. În acest an, jena va fi de altă natură: Trump a declarat că nu va participa la ceremonia de învestitură a lui Biden. Totuşi, vicepreşedintele în exerciţiu Mike Pence a anunţat că va participa la ceremonia de învestitură a lui Biden.

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Cetățenii moldoveni care vor vota pe teritoriul Franței în cel de-al doilea tur de scrutin vor trebui să aibă la sine două formulare obligatorii. Este vorba despre adresarea pentru deplasare, care poate fi completată pe pagina Ministerului de Interne al Franței. Justificativul poate fi completat în format electronic și descărcat pe telefonul mobil, alegând opțiunea « Attestation de déplacement dérogatoire numérique”, precizează Ambasada Republicii Moldova în Franța. Al doilea document este scrisoarea de confirmare din partea Ambasadei Republicii Moldova în Franța, cu completarea datelor de către fiecare alegător. Exercitarea dreptului de vot este posibilă în baza următoarelor acte:– Pașaportul cetățeanului Republicii Moldova, inclusiv cu termenul de valabilitate expirat;– Buletinul de identitate cu fișa de însoțire;– Livretul de marinar.

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