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North Korean workers treated as 'slaves' at Russian drone factory, says new report A new report reveals the plight of North Korean workers at a drone factory in Russia. It also raised concerns that Pyongyang could gain hands-on knowledge of advanced weapons systems through the workers it sends there. Brazil's Lula, Flavio Bolsonaro tied ahead of runoff vote With just under a week to go before the decisive presidential runoff election, polls show left-wing incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his right-wing challenger Flavio Bolsonaro are virtually tied. Who are the women powering India's youth-led protests? Facing online harassment and police detentions, women are taking to the streets of Indian cities in large numbers for the youth-led "Cockroach" protests. Amid a large-scale crackdown, they refuse to be seen as victims. 'Tinubu Must Go!': Nigeria's northern protests test limits of political dissent The arrest of several men wearing anti-government T-shirts and the disruption of a political meeting have renewed debate over free expression and protest rights in Nigeria. Why US investors are snapping up Germany's famed Mittelstand Increasing amounts of US capital are flowing into Germany's traditional industrial firms and family-owned businesses. As many business owners struggle to find successors, more companies are becoming acquisition targets. Canada: Alberta rejects separation bid, CBC projects Voters have decisively rejected a proposal to begin the legal process toward Alberta's independence, dealing a major blow to a movement driven largely by economic grievances. Australian MP seriously hurt in suspected car attack Helen Haines, an independent federal lawmaker, suffered severe injuries in what Australia's prime minister has called a deliberate attack by a man in a car. Bulgaria seeks suspects in Germany after Starlink sabotage A Bulgarian court has issued arrest warrants for two young German nationals suspected of setting fire to Starlink antennas. The case is reminiscent of another in Poland, which Warsaw says was orchestrated by Russia. Canada: Alberta votes on holding independence referendum Canada's oil-rich western province of Alberta is not deemed likely to vote in favor of a real breakaway plebiscite. Nevertheless the separatist movement hopes to gain leverage over Mark Carney's government. Can diplomacy stop another Ethiopia-Eritrea war? Ethiopia has installed a new administration in conflict-hit Tigray after federal forces pushed back Tigrayan fighters. But tensions with Eritrea continue to raise fears of a wider regional war. Rubio visits India with a trip to the world's largest oil refinery topping the agenda A visit to India this week by Washington's top diplomat will skip New Delhi and instead include the world's largest oil refinery, which processes massive amounts of Russian crude. Is Trump looking for a new deal? Myanmar refugees find hope in Thailand's work program A year ago, Thailand granted long-staying refugees from Myanmar the right to work legally. Refugees and rights groups welcome the move but say the program's first year has exposed significant shortcomings. From delivery driver to global fame: A Korean writer's journey You Yeong-Gwang's The Rainfall Market tells the story of a mysterious, hidden shop that only opens when it rains. For a debut novel by an unknown author, it was a massive success.