Election observers monitor Georgia vote, politics divide families in Brazil, Filipino fast food in Manhattan
Election observers monitor Georgia vote, politics divide families in Brazil, Filipino fast food in Manhattan
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The global spotlight is on the US midterm elections today and that includes international observers monitoring the voting process in the state of Georgia. Also, US sanctions are expected to hit the Iranian economy hard. One side effect? More expensive Persian rugs here in the US. Plus, the popular Filipino fast-food chain Jollibee is opening a store in Manhattan and hoping to appeal to non-Filipino customers.