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World Daily News In Brief – Friday 14/10/2022

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. REUTERS (UK)

Xi set to open party congress at challenging time for China

Chinese President Xi Jinping will take the stage on Sunday to kick off a historic congress of the ruling Communist Party, where he is poised to win a third term that solidifies his place as China’s most powerful ruler since Mao Zedong

. BAHA (AUSTRIA)

Swedish parties to form minority government

Three Swedish parties agreed on Friday to form a minority government, which will not include the right-wing Sweden Democrats.

. AL JAZEERA (QATAR)

Israeli forces kill Palestinian in occupied West Bank raid

At least 160 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank since the beginning of the year

. NIKKEI ASIA (JAPAN)

Putin suggests Turkey become regional ‘gas hub’ to Europe

Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed offering Turkey new natural gas supplies to transform the country into a regional “gas hub” that controls gas flows to Europe

. THE RIO TIMES (BRAZIL)

Pro-Bolsonaro gubernatorial candidates reach 97 million electoral votes; pro da Silva 30.7 million

The 9 elected governors and the 5 who lead and support President Jair Bolsonaro (PL, right) in the 2nd round together govern 97.2 million voters