1 hr ago | Canada.com
Alzheimer's patient dies after failing from ambulance in Brazil
Graciele Gomes da Silva heads the health department of the city of Joao Pinheiro.
5 hrs ago | AmericanBankingNews.com
Stobart Group's Sell Rating Reaffirmed at Espirito Santo Investment Bank Research
's stock had its "sell" rating restated by equities researchers at Espirito Santo Investment Bank Research in a report issued on Friday, AnalystRatingsNetwork.com reports.
10 hrs ago | RedOrbit
New Short-tailed Whipscorpion Species Inhabit...
Image Credit: This image shows Rowlandius ubajara sp.nov., female from Ubajara, Ceara, Brazil.
10 STUNNING photographs from across the planet
A man ascends by bungee cords from a large former well during a traditional ceremony in the village of Ndande, Senegal, on May 19.
One killed in Brazil giant fuel depot blaze
RIO DE JANEIRO: One person was killed in a spectacular fire that broke out in a fuel depot on the northern edge of Rio de Janeiro and spread to nearby homes, officials said.
Lawyer who defended former Italian militant Battisti appointed to Brazil's Supreme Court
The lawyer who successfully defended former Italian militant Cesare Battisti against extradition has been named to Brazil's Supreme Court.
Prosecutor in Berlusconi sex trial receives mail with bullets
A file picture taken on June 29, 2010 shows Italy's Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi listening to a question during a press conference after a ceremony with Brazil's President at Sao Paulo's State Industry Federation headquarters, in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Brazil drug traffickers fight back, order curfew in Rio slums
Drug traffickers in Rio de Janeiro ordered shops closed in one of its biggest slums early Thursday, defying efforts to restore order to the city's vast shantytowns and renewing safety concerns in Brazil as it prepares to host the World Cup and Olympics.
Stores shut, schools close amid curfew by Rio drug dealers
Drug traffickers in Rio de Janeiro ordered shops closed in one of its biggest slums early Thursday, defying efforts to restore order to the city's vast shantytowns and renewing safety concerns in Brazil as it prepares to host the World Cup and Olympics.
Brazil police arrest 9 for abusing Indian girls
Brazil's Federal Police say nine people have been arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing Indians girls in the northern state of Amazonas.
Turks and Caicos recovers cash, land amid probe
Officials in the Turks and Caicos Islands have recovered $19.5 million and more than 2,500 acres of real estate as they continue to seize assets improperly obtained by corrupt politicians.
Massive fuel-depot fire breaks out in Brazil
A massive fire broke out Thursday at a fuel depot on the northern outskirts of Rio de Janeiro, sending bright orange flames leaping high into the air and thick black smoking rolling upward and enveloping the area.
Miners Vale, Rio Tinto accused of neglecting displaced Mozambicans
This picture taken on February 11, 2010 shows an employee of Australian mining giant Rio Tinto walks past a sign at the Shanghai offices of the firm.
Brazilian Superstar Concert Special on WPBT2, Marisa Monte: Memories, ...
WPBT2 and the Rhythm Foundation proudly announce this special broadcast of a spectacular Brazilian star.
UPDATE 1-Brazil to hold oil auction in October, one month early
Brazil plans to hold an auction for rights to explore some of its most promising offshore oil and natural gas areas in October, one month earlier than expected.
Alltech Names Australian, Brazilian Students Its Young Scientist Winners
ALLTECH NAMES AUSTRALIAN, BRAZILIAN STUDENTS ITS YOUNG SCIENTIST WINNERS May 23, 2013 Source: Alltech news release Two students have received the distinction of Alltech Young Scientist for research demonstrating an exceptional awareness of science and its role in shaping the future of agriculture.
'Neymar told me why he can't stay in Brazil'
The Brazil international is believed to have told an opponent that a prolonged stay in his native country is out of the question as Barcelona step up their pursuit Joinville goalkeeper Ivan claims Santos star Neymar told him that staying in Brazil is no longer an option for him after Wednesday's Copa do Brasil match.
Compagnie Käfig's Brazilian troupe brings the favelas of Rio to the big stage
Every artist hopes to find that perfect muse to inspire their work. Compagnie Kafig founder and choreographer Mourad Merzouki was lucky enough to find 11 of them all at the same time.
Carlos Alberto acquitted of doping
The Vasco Da Gama player has successfully overturned his suspension but may face further trials if the regulatory body appeals his case Vasco Da Gama midfielder Carlos Alberto was acquitted of doping on Wednesday and saw his ban from playing overturned.
Little done in Brazil to improve safety after fire
Little has been done to improve the safety of public gathering places since a nightclub fire killed 242 people earlier this year in southern Brazil, relatives of the victims said Wednesday.