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Brazilian Congressional Committee Votes to Impeach President
Brazil begins a week of high political drama; Ukraine to discuss the appointment of a new PM; a former vice-president of FIFA has pleaded guilty in the US to corruption.
A Brazilian congressional committee has recommended the impeachment of President Dilma Rousseff, setting the stage for a crucial vote later this week on whether she should be removed from office.
Ukraine's parliament is due to discuss the appointment of a new prime minister amid a deepening political crisis.
A former vice-president of FIFA has pleaded guilty in the United States to corruption.
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