News headlines -Ex-Brazil President Lula sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison for corruption

Former Brazilian leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, 71, was convicted on corruption charges on Wednesday and sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison.
As
one of the country’s most popular politicians and a top contender to
win next year’s presidential election, the ruling is a serious blow to
Lula’s chances of a political comeback.


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