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Brazil armed forces' report on presidential election finds no fraud
Thousands have been gathering outside military installations in Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Brasilia and other cities calling for intervention by the armed forces to keep Bolsonaro in office
 "Brazil armed forces' report on presidential election finds no fraud")
US president Biden hails Democrats' 'strong night,' acknowledges concerns
President Joe Biden claimed vindication the day after the midterm elections, saying Democrats had a strong night and he planned to change nothing about his approach
 "US president Biden hails Democrats' 'strong night,' acknowledges concerns")
Qatar denies claim of cash offers to World Cup voters in Netflix documentry
The alleged offers to African voters were detailed in May 2011 by a British parliamentary hearing which received evidence from The Sunday Times newspaper
 "Qatar denies claim of cash offers to World Cup voters in Netflix documentry")
Canada's foreign minister warns businesses against deepening China ties
China is an increasingly disruptive, global power, Joly said. It seeks to shape the global environment into one that is more permissive for interests and values that increasingly depart from ours.
 "Canada's foreign minister warns businesses against deepening China ties")
Burst sewage pipe adds to infrastructure woes at UN climate conference
The problems raise broader issues about planning for an event meant to help solve climate change and promote green living
 "Burst sewage pipe adds to infrastructure woes at UN climate conference")
US announces to give Lebanon $80.5 million in aid amid economic crisis
The United States announced Wednesday that it will give $80.5 million in aid for food assistance and solar-powered water pumping stations in the crisis-battered country of Lebanon
 "US announces to give Lebanon $80.5 million in aid amid economic crisis")
Hurricane Nicole forms after pounding Bahamas; Florida awaits Nov storm
A Florida-bound storm strengthened into Hurricane Nicole on Wednesday after pounding the Bahamas as U.S. officials ordered evacuations that included former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago club
 "Hurricane Nicole forms after pounding Bahamas; Florida awaits Nov storm")
Russia says withdrawing from Ukraine's city of Kherson and nearby areas
The Russian announcement came as villages and towns in Ukraine saw more heavy fighting and shelling Wednesday
 "Russia says withdrawing from Ukraine's city of Kherson and nearby areas")
Covid lockdowns hit China manufacturing hub, disrupt global supply chains
The order came after the densely populated city of 13 million reported more than 2,500 new cases over the previous 24 hours
 "Covid lockdowns hit China manufacturing hub, disrupt global supply chains")
Russia announces troops withdrawal from west bank of Dnipro river
As the reports of a Russian withdrawal emerged, Zelenskyy met with his senior military staff in Kyiv to discuss the situation on the front, including attempts to recapture territory
 "Russia announces troops withdrawal from west bank of Dnipro river")
Aus to stop ex-military pilots flying for China; Britain shares concern
Australias allies Britain and Canada share Australia's concerns that China is attempting to poach military expertise
 "Aus to stop ex-military pilots flying for China; Britain shares concern")
Germany blocks Chinese-owned firm's chip factory 85 mn euro deal
Although the proposed deal wasn't very significant financially and technology wise, it had raised concerns over the wisdom of putting German IT production capacity in Chinese hands
 "Germany blocks Chinese-owned firm's chip factory 85 mn euro deal")
WHO reports nearly 90% drop in Covid deaths globally since February
Almost 10,000 deaths a week is 10,000 too many for a disease that can be prevented and treated
 "WHO reports nearly 90% drop in Covid deaths globally since February")
German economy to shrink by 0.2% in 2023, say economic advisers
The advisers' forecast of 1.7% growth this year and a decline of 0.2% in 2023 contrasts with a forecast at the end of March that German GDP would expand by 1.8% this year and 3.6% next year
 "German economy to shrink by 0.2% in 2023, say economic advisers")
Redfin to cut another 13% workforce, shuts down subsidiary RedfinNow
More rate hikes are expected into next year, though inflation data coming from the government Thursday could play into the Fed's strategy
 "Redfin to cut another 13% workforce, shuts down subsidiary RedfinNow")
European Union eyes cheap loan plan for 'stable' Ukraine funding in 2023
The EU intends to provide an additional 2.5 billion euros to Ukraine this month, and 500 million more in December
 "European Union eyes cheap loan plan for 'stable' Ukraine funding in 2023")
Carmaker SEAT to build Spain's first electric vehicle battery plant
Spanish carmaker SEAT said on Wednesday that it plans to build Spain's first electric car battery plant as part of a 10-billion-euro investment in the country's electric car initiative.
 "Carmaker SEAT to build Spain's first electric vehicle battery plant")
Meta lays off 11,000 employees across board after disappointing earnings
Employees who lose their jobs would be provided at least four months of salary as a severance, according to some reports
 "Meta lays off 11,000 employees across board after disappointing earnings")
World shares slip as markets await US midterm election results, price data
Britain's FTSE 100 shed 0.3 per cent to 7,281.54. The futures for the S and P 500 and Dow industrials were down less than 0.3 per cent
 "World shares slip as markets await US midterm election results, price data")
North Korea fires ballistic missile towards eastern sea: South Korea
The South's Joint Chiefs of Staff on Wednesday did not immediately say how far the missile flew
 "North Korea fires ballistic missile towards eastern sea: South Korea")