Ahead of the elections in Bangladesh next year, India is hosting its former prime minister for a week - part of New Delhi's outreach attempt to engage the influential politician known for her anti-India posturing. Read Article India to host former Bangladesh PM Zia to boost relations
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More than 200,000 people marched across the country to vent their anger at the government's lavish spending in demonstrations which were initially triggered by a rise in bus fares. Brazil hit by largest protests in 20 years
