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Brazilian President-Elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks at AFL-CIO
WAP2002121009-WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 (UPI)--Brazilian President-Elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks at the headquarters of the AFL-CIO in Washington D.C. on Dec. 10, 2002. jg/John Gillis

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Lula diagnosed with throat cancer
Lula diagnosed with throat cancer
SAO PAULO, Oct. 29 (UPI) -- Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has been diagnosed with throat cancer and is to be treated with chemotherapy, hospital officials said.
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“ We must use the crisis as an opportunity to correct things that were wrong before the crisis and strengthen multilateral bodies, because in a globalized world we need serious and representative forums to take global decisions, ”
White House: Summit yields broad agreement
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“ There will be no accord in the Middle East while the United States believes it can build peace alone, because it is part of the conflict, ”
U.S. must change tack on S. America, says Lula
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“ I'm surprised they arrested the man and I didn't see any protest, not a word in defense of freedom of expression or freedom of the press, ”
Lula backs Assange, queries press freedom
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“ It would be better to get a say as a permanent council member in order to reflect in the international community Japan's own ideas that are different from other countries, ”
Koizumi to push for Security Council seat
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“ My administration will be known for fiscal responsibility, respect for contracts, and control of inflation, ”
Inside Mexico: The Americas' three kings
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