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'A period of mourning and celebration of Brazilian football could help Lula'

Between left-wing leader Lula returning to power and the death of football legend Pelé, it's been a hugely significant New Year for Brazil. Marieke Riethof, a senior lecturer in Latin American Politics at the University of Liverpool, joined us for Perspective to give some insight into this new chapter. Riethof…

France 24

Brazil: Lula Da Silva Sworn In For A Third Term As President

The inauguration of Lula da Silva and his Vice President Geraldo Alckmin took place at 3:00 pm local time (1800 GMT) on Sunday. Read on for details:

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Lula sworn in as President of Brazil after defeating outgoing Jair Bolsonaro

Security was tight at the ceremony, amid fears those who oppose the incoming president could cause disruption

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Lula set for inauguration to preside over polarized Brazil

Brazil’s President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will be sworn in Sunday in the capital of Brasilia and assume office for the third time, marking the culmination of a political comeback sure to thrill supporters and enrage opponents in a fiercely polarized nation

The Independent UK

Brazil's Lula calls for peace at meetings with Russia, Ukraine representatives

Brazilian President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva met on Saturday with representatives of Russia and Ukraine ahead of his inauguration and called for an end to the war between the two countries.

Reuters

Lula ‘surprised by delayed call from Sunak’ in run up to Brazilian president’s inauguration

Lula is said to have spoken to Joe Biden, Olaf Scholz and Emmanuel Macron long before the UK prime minister

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Brazil's top court bans guns from capital ahead of Lula inauguration

Brazil's Supreme Court on Wednesday banned registered gun-owners from carrying firearms in the federal district until after the inauguration of President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, in reaction to recent episodes of political violence.

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Sisi Stresses Availability of US Dollar in Egypt

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi stressed that foreign currency is available to release imported goods in ports, assuring that the government has dollars. During the inauguration of two medical and industrial gas plants and a tri-generation plant in the chemical industries complex in Abu Rawash, Giza, Sisi said state was…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Five space exploration missions to look out for in 2023

It’s been an eventful year for space exploration, with successes including the completion of Nasa’s Artemis 1 mission (finally), the inauguration of the James Webb Space Telescope, and the completion of China’s Tiangong space station.

The Conversation

Brazil election-denying ‘terrorists’ threaten Lula inauguration, minister says

‘The rule of law is not compatible with these political militias’

The Independent UK

Brazil to boost security for Lula inauguration after bomb threat

Brazil will reevaluate the procedures for President elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s inauguration after an explosive near capital Brasilia’s international airport was disarmed Saturday, the country’s incoming justice minister said.

Tribune News Service

'Terrorists' threaten Brazil's presidential inauguration - incoming justice minister

Election-denying protesters camping outside Brazilian army bases have become "incubators of terrorism," Brazil's incoming justice minister said on Sunday, a day after police detonated an explosive device and arrested a suspect they accused of links to the Brasilia camp.

France 24

U.S. interior secretary to lead U.S. delegation at Brazil Lula inauguration - source

U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland will lead the U.S. delegation attending the Jan. 1 inauguration of Brazilian President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, according to a source briefed on the matter.

Reuters

Saudi Culture Minister Launches 2nd Restoration Phase of Riyadh Heritage Buildings

Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr Bin Farhan launched on Monday the second phase of the project to restore urban heritage buildings of architectural and historical significance in the center of Riyadh. Prince Badr is also the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Heritage Commission. The inauguration follows…

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SC’s Ralph Norman texted Meadows calling for martial law 3 days before Biden inauguration

South Carolina U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman said his text messages to Mark Meadows calling for former President Donald Trump to invoke martial law over the 2020 election results declaring Joe Biden the winner were out of “frustration.”

Los Angeles Times

LA poet Amanda Gorman performs at Karen Bass’ inauguration

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles native Amanda Gorman performed an original poem at Mayor Karen Bass’ inauguration, echoing her January 2021 star-making turn as the youngest presidential inaugural poet in U.S. history.

Los Angeles Times

With rain expected Sunday, Karen Bass’ inauguration is moving to LA Live

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Mayor-elect Karen Bass’ plans to hold her public inauguration Sunday on the steps of City Hall have been scuttled by a rainy weather forecast.

USA Today Sports Media Group

TD Garden to host basketball-themed inauguration party for Healey, Driscoll team

Former hoopers Governor-elect Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor-elect Kim Driscoll will hold an inauguration celebration at Boston's TD Garden.

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Officials Call for Exploiting Petrochemical Sector to Achieve Circular Energy Goals

Saudi Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman described the Arab Gulf countries as a land of opportunities and ambitions, stressing the role of young local talents in building a sustainable future. The minister was speaking during the inauguration of the 16th session of the annual forum of the Gulf…

Reuters

Venezuela's Maduro could miss Lula inauguration

Heads of state and governments will be attending President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's inauguration on Jan. 1, but one might have trouble entering Brazil - Venezuela's leftist president, Nicolas Maduro.

Reuters

Brazil's Lula mulls U.S. trip before January inauguration

Brazilian President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Friday he is considering traveling to the United States to meet President Joe Biden after his election victory is certified this month.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Tight Security Measures in Iranian Kurdistan, Raisi Pushes for Calm

As the twelfth week of Iranian protests approaches, President Ebrahim Raisi headed on Thursday to the capital of Kurdistan Province, Sanandaj, amid tight security measures in the city that has become the cradle of demonstrations in the west of Iran. “During the recent riots, the enemies miscalculated in believing that…

Los Angeles Times

LA Mayor-elect Karen Bass' inauguration ceremony to be held Dec. 11 outside City Hall

LOS ANGELES — Mayor-elect Karen Bass will hold a public inauguration on Dec. 11 outside Los Angeles City Hall, one day before she officially takes office as the first woman elected to serve in the city's top job, her campaign said Thursday.

Reuters

Brazil's Lula to meet Biden before inauguration, aide says

Brazil's President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is likely to meet U.S. president Joe Biden before his government inauguration in January next year, his close aide and former Sao Paulo mayor Fernando Haddad said on Wednesday.

The Guardian - UK

Bernie Sanders in damn good mittens – Brendan Smialowski’s best photograph

‘When this picture of the senator at Joe Biden’s inauguration went viral, someone actually sent me a pair of these gloves. They’re made by a schoolteacher in Vermont’

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