Tag: Brazil
17 Results
-
43 arrested in anti-child porn operation in Brazil
19 arrests, the largest number, were made in Sao Paulo, the most populous state in Brazil, followed by Santa Catarina with nine, and Parana with six.
February 19, 2020 -
Brazilian legend Pele says health issues are normal for people of his age
Notably, Pele has suffered from a series of health problems in the recent past including a urinary tract infection which forced him to get hospitalised for 13 days last April.
February 14, 2020 -
Brazilian legend Pele suffers depression, unable to walk normally
The three-time World Cup winner Pele, who is often regarded as the greatest-ever footballer, has been in and out of the hospital in recent years.
February 11, 2020 -
Death toll climbs to 54 as heavy rains cause floods, landslides in Brazil
On Tuesday, it rained almost 180 mm in three hours in Belo Horizonte that caused severe damage to dozens of streets even in neighbourhoods that had never flooded before.
January 30, 2020 -
30 dead in heavy rainstorm in Brazil, several reported missing
Most of the victims were killed in landslides or buried in destroyed homes. At least two children were listed among the dead.
January 26, 2020 -
India, Brazil ink 15 accords; pledge to achieve $15 billion bilateral trade target by 2022
The agreements were signed after wide-ranging talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazil President Jair Messias Bolsonaro, who will be the chief guest at the Republic Day parade on Sunday.
January 25, 2020 -
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro given ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan
At the event, Bolsonaro said that he would use this visit as an opportunity for strengthening bilateral relations.
January 25, 2020 -
R-Day chief guest Jair Bolsonaro arrives in India, expected to sign 15 bilateral agreements
Bolsonaro's visit is aimed at strengthening relations between the two countries in the fields of agriculture, energy and defence.
January 24, 2020 -
Brazil charges two companies linked to tailing dam disaster
The prosecution office also filed charges against 16 individuals, including the former Chief Executive Officer of Vale Fabio Schvartsman.
January 22, 2020 -
Brazilian Minister sacked after citing Joseph Goebbels
Alvin recorded the speech as Richard Wagner's Lohengrin opera played in the background, renowned for being Adolf Hitler's favourite composer.
January 18, 2020 -
Russia backs India’s candidature for UNSC seat
"India and Brazil should absolutely be at the UNSC. Developing countries should be given adequate representation there,” Russia Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said, observing that developed countries have not paid heed to the demands of developing countries.
January 15, 2020 -
Brazil president Jair Bolsonaro not to attend World Economic Forum
The World Economic Forum, held annually at Davos, is a meeting in which world leaders discuss economic matters. This year's summit will take place on January 21- 24.
January 9, 2020 -
Cauldron Down Under
But as this tragedy has unfolded, one of Mr Morrison’s main concerns has been to underplay this obvious truth.
January 5, 2020 -
Justice from the barrel of a gun
While Bollywood might have romanticised the idea of police shootouts, in reality it is a terrifying experience and one small mistake can have disastrous consequences.
December 15, 2019 -
UN chief appoints new commander of UN mission in DRC
Costa Neves has had a distinguished military career with the Brazilian Armed Forces spanning more than 30 years.
December 4, 2019 -
UN Secretary General warns of ‘point-of-no-return’ in climate crisis, lambasts major economies
Scientists say even if all the world's nations honoured their pledges, the planet would still heat up at least three degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels, a sure-fire recipe for calamity.
December 2, 2019 -
Barcelona target stalls contract renewal, confident of changing bases soon: Reports
It is an extensively reported fact that Barcelona have been trying to rope in this star for quite some time now but has failed to do so.
November 19, 2019