Brazil's leftist leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva might have a feeling of deja vu as he's led into the cell awaiting him in the city of Curitiba -- in happier times as president his name was inscribed on the building's entrance.
Peru's former president Alberto Fujimori, who was pardoned in December while serving a 25-year sentence for human rights abuses, on Friday said medical tests had revealed a tumor in his lungs.
"They have found a small tumor in one of my lungs and that's why I came here to the INEN," he told the local N news channel, referring to a medical institute which specializes in cancer treatment.
Legendary Brazil forward Ronaldinho is to run for parliament in his homeland. The former Barcelona and AC Milan star has submitted his candidacy to stand for office having first signalled his intent last year.
A top Japanese official resigned on Wednesday following allegations he sexually harassed female journalists.
Junichi Fukuda denies the accusations reported in a magazine which says it has evidence against him.
Separately, a local governor stepped down over allegations he paid women for relationships.
China's economy grew 6.8% between January to March according to official data, slightly beating forecasts for the period.
The growth rate compares expansion with the same three months in the previous year. The latest GDP figures are also above Beijing's 2018 annual growth target of "around 6.5%".
