Peru presidential candidate charged with financial crimes
Prosecutor calls for leftist candidate to be jailed for five years and four months over false financial disclosures.

Prosecutor calls for leftist candidate to be jailed for five years and four months over false financial disclosures.




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Britain’s prime minister is under pressure to quit after huge losses in local elections.
Virginia’s top court blocks redistricting plan, handing Republicans a key win before crucial midterm elections.

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