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New Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar pledges to heal divided nation and economy

New Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar pledges to heal divided nation and economy

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Longtime reformist leader Anwar Ibrahim was sworn in as Malaysia’s prime minister on Thursday and pledged to heal a racially divided nation, fight corruption and revive an economy struggling with the rising cost of living. His rise to the top was a victory for political reformers who have been locked …

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Lula’s push to boost spending in Brazil rattles markets

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RIO DE JANEIRO — During the election campaign, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva promised to maintain a massive social welfare program, raise the minimum wage, and increase spending on health and education. Now Brazil’s president-elect is trying to keep his promises – and investors are getting worried. Da Silva’s transition team presented to Congress on …

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