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  1. Brazil Inks Deal for Iveco Personnel CarriersRead the original story

    5 min ago | Defense News

    The Brazilian Army has signed a 2.5 billion euro contract with Italy's Iveco Defence Vehicles for the supply of 2,044 armored personnel carriers, the company said Monday.

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    Related Topix: South America, Brazil, World News

  2. Tim Vickery: Brazil looks to England to clean up soccer fan cultureRead the original story w/Photo

    2 hrs ago | SI.com

    Police had to use force to break up a riot as Coritiba fans rushed the field after the team's last game of the Brazilian season.

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  3. Ruling expected on US man's Brazil custody fightRead the original story w/Photo

    20 min ago | Lubbock Avalanche

    Brazil's Supreme Court chief justice is expected to rule Tuesday on an appeal that a U.S. father hopes will reunite him with his young son after a five-year custody battle.

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    Related Topix: South America, World News, Brazil, US Politics, US News, US Senate, Democrat, Frank Lautenberg

  4. Giuliani rules out runs for Senate, NY governorRead the original story w/Photo

    22 min ago | Reuters

    Former New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, who won acclaim for his leadership following the September 11 attacks in 2001, said on Tuesday he does not intend to run for New York governor or the U.S. Senate in 2010.

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    Related Topix: US Politics, Hillary Clinton, US News, US Senate, Democrat, Financial Services, Investment Services

  5. Boat sinks in Amazon River; at least two dead 2009-12-23 00:45Read the original story

    27 min ago | China Daily

    RIO DE JANEIRO: A boat transporting over 90 people overturned and sank in the Amazon River, in Para state, Brazil's northern region, killing at least two people, local authorities said on Tuesday.

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    Related Topix: Boat Disaster, South America, World News, Brazil, Para, Brazil, Santarem, Brazil

  6. Mayer Brown Seals South American Boost With Brazilian AllianceRead the original story w/Photo

    1 hr ago | American Lawyer

    Mayer Brown has bolstered its South American practice after sealing an alliance with Brazilian firm Tauil & Chequer .

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  7. All New JerseyRead the original story

    1 hr ago | WABC

    Authorities in Belleville are investigating the shooting death of a 67-year-old man whose body was found beside his car in a bank parking lot.

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    Related Topix: New Jersey, New Jersey Government, South America, World News, Brazil, Paterson, NJ

  8. HK drops plans to bid for World CupRead the original story

    1 hr ago | South China Morning Post

    Hosting 2013 tournament 'would clash with Sevens' Fears that hosting a second international tournament in one year could have an impact on the financial success of the Hong Kong Sevens have led to the union deciding against making a bid for the 2013 World Cup sevens.

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  9. Brazilian child custody decision could come TuesdayRead the original story w/Photo

    5 hrs ago | CNN

    ... a decision ordering that Sean be returned to his father in New Jersey. David Goldman arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to reunite with his son, but one Supreme Court justice issued a stay, ordering Sean to remain with his Brazilian relatives until ...

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    Related Topix: South America, World News, Brazil, Travel, Brazil Travel, Goias, Brazil, Brasilia, Brazil

  10. 6-night Brazil cruise from $374Read the original story

    4 hrs ago | MSNBC

    Travel by: January 31 The deal With the Olympics in 2016 being held in Rio de Janeiro, all eyes are on Brazil and the cruise industry has been stationing more ships than ever in this South American nation.

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    Related Topix: South America, Brazil, World News, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Travel

  11. VayamaA's Travelscope: Your Hot Travel Destinations for 2010 by Star SignRead the original story

    4 hrs ago | SBWire

    Vayama's Travelscope: Your Hot Travel Destinations for 2010 by Star Sign! Mountain View, CA -- -- 12/22/2009 -- International travel website vayama is closing the year with an international airfare sale of celestial proportions: 'Your Travelscope; Hot Destinations and Discounts for 2010 by Star Sign.' The sale starts today and includes a bonus ...

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    Related Topix: Mountain View, CA, Life, Holidays, Christmas

  12. NJ Dad Awaits Custody Decision In BrazilRead the original story w/Photo

    5 hrs ago | WCBS

    Share + Dec 22, 2009 11:13 am US/Eastern RIO DE JANEIRO Brazil's Supreme Court chief justice is expected to rule Tuesday on an appeal that a U.S. father hopes will reunite him with his young son after a five-year custody battle.

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    Related Topix: South America, World News, Brazil, US Politics, US News, US Senate, Democrat, Frank Lautenberg

  13. Decision expected soon in Brazil custody fightRead the original story w/Photo

    6 hrs ago | MSNBC

    A A Will this be reunion day for dad and son? Dec. 22: New Jersey father David Goldman is still in Brazil, hoping today could be the day the country's courts decide that his son should be returned to him.

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    Related Topix: South America, World News, Brazil, Today, Entertainment, Television

  14. France Confident of Finding Air France Black BoxesRead the original story

    7 hrs ago | FOX News

    French aviation investigators say they are optimistic of finding the black boxes of crashed Air France Flight 447 when a third phase of research begins in February.

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  15. Green Globe International, Inc. Announces the Launch of www.greenglobe.comRead the original story w/Photo

    7 hrs ago | GlobeNewswire

    Green Globe International, Inc. , the worldwide owner of the Green Globe brand, today announced the launch of Green Globe Certification's www.greenglobe.com portal.

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  16. Pao de Acucar Plans Brazilian Internet IPO After June 2010, Pestana SaysRead the original story

    7 hrs ago | Bloomberg

    Companhia Brasileira de Distribuicao Grupo Pao de Acucar , Brazila s biggest retailer, plans to take an Internet unit public and sell shares of its appliance business after June next year, Chief Operating Officer Eneas Pestana said.

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    Related Topix: South America, World News, Brazil, Internet, Science / Technology, Retail, Wal Mart Stores, Bentonville, AR

  17. World JournalRead the original story

    8 hrs ago | The Victoria Star

    ... measures to assure such incidents don't happen again. Brazil Chief justice delays custody ruling RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - A Supreme Court ruling that could reunite a New Jersey father with his young son after a five-year custody battle was delayed ...

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  18. Granny to take parachute plungeRead the original story

    8 hrs ago | Star of Mysore

    Rio de Janeiro: A 100-year-old Brazilian grandmother will experience gravity in a whole new way this Christmas when she takes the plunge out of an airplane to become the world's oldest parachuter.

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    Related Topix: South America, Brazil, World News, Life, Holidays, Christmas

  19. Colombia to Chavez: Santa, not a spy planeaRead the original story

    19 hrs ago | MSNBC

    Father: Separation from son 'breaks my heart' A A Dec. 22: TODAYa TMs Meredith Vieira talks with David Goldman and New Jersey congressman Chris Smith about the fathera TMs fight for his son, who was abducted by his mother to Brazil.

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    Related Topix: South America, World News, Colombia, Brazil, Meta, Colombia, Bogota, Colombia, Hugo Chavez

  20. Enjoy sunbath in blazing summerRead the original story w/Photo

    10 hrs ago | Xinhuanet

    View of Ipanema beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on December 21. People enjoy sunbath at the Ipanema beach.

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