eds of business leaders in tow to patch over differences that surfaced at last week's failed global trade talks.Farming giant Brazil softened its stance against wealthy countries' agricultural subsidi…
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Archive for August 5th, 2008
Summit cancelled in Bolivia as two killed
Posted in August 5th, 2008
The leaders of Venezuela and Argentina cancelled a trip to Bolivia after two people were killed during protests across the country before a recall vote facing President Evo Morales. Dozens of protest…
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Argentina, Brazil to rise above Messi action
Posted in August 5th, 2008
BEIJING: The Olympic men's football competition, which kicks off tomorrow under a pall of legal action, shapes as a South American extravaganza featuring Argentina and Brazil — but not in the final.
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Two miners killed, many hurt in Bolivia clash
Posted in August 5th, 2008
Violence erupted when police clashed with groups of striking miners who had blocked the road that links the administrative capital La Paz with the city of Oruro. At least two miners were killed and m…
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Brazil, Mexico Bounce Back As U.S. Rates Stay Unchanged
Posted in August 5th, 2008
, the U.S. central bank kept its benchmark federal funds rate unchanged at 2.0%. Fed policy-makers also gave no hints that they plan to change monetary policy in the foreseeable future. On Wall St…
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Ronaldinho looking to end Brazil
Posted in August 5th, 2008
Beijing Olympics security: Theatre of the absurd SHENYANG, China - Lack of motivation will not be a problem for Ronaldinho at the Beijing Olympics.One of the games' biggest stars, the two-time FIFA Pl…
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Unrest in Bolivia forces cancellation of presidents
Posted in August 5th, 2008
La Paz, Bolivia - A meeting of the left-wing presidents of Bolivia, Argentina and Venezuela was cancelled Tuesday in a Bolivian city where anti-government demonstrators were tear gassed. Bolivian Pres…
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Olympiakos sign Brazilian Dudu Cearense
Posted in August 5th, 2008
ATHENS (SW) - Greek side Olympiakos Piraeus have signed midfielder Dudu Cearense, who will be making the move from CSKA Moscow. The 25 year old Brazilian, whose real name is Alexandro Silva de Sous…
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Brazil mulls sugar cane limit to protect wetland
Posted in August 5th, 2008
SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazil would restrict sugar cane planting in one of the world's largest wetland areas if the government approves a proposal to protect the Pantanal area's ecology, the Environmen…
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ADM in talks to tap ethanol in Brazil
Posted in August 5th, 2008
Archer Daniels Midland , the world's largest grain processor, on Tuesday signalled a wave of expansion in Brazil as it struck a relatively gloomy note on US corn-based ethanol production.ADM, a leadin…
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Toyota to build ethanol mill in Brazil
Posted in August 5th, 2008
SAO PAULO: Toyota Tsusho Corp, the trading company of Japan's Toyota group, is finishing studies to build an ethanol plant in Brazil's center-west state of Goias, a local newspaper reported on Tuesday…
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Police kill 10 in Rio de Janeiro slum shootout
Posted in August 5th, 2008
Rio de Janeiro, August 05: Brazilian police said they killed at least 10 suspected drug traffickers on Monday after gunmen cornered a group of officers in a Rio de Janeiro slum. Police who had entered…
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Brazilian men battle to keep gold on sand
Posted in August 5th, 2008
For a nation famed for lithe beach-goers playing around on long stretches of stunning white sand, Brazil's men have a surprisingly small medal haul when it comes to Olympic beach volleyball.While Braz…
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Brazilian president says trade talks can be saved
Posted in August 5th, 2008
World trade talks have not failed and can still be revived, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva insisted as he embarked Monday on efforts to bring the United States, India and China back to …
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Brazilian Leaders Push for Greater Power in Global Affairs
Posted in August 5th, 2008
Brazil is the fifth largest country in the world, and it is known for its sizzling beaches, the sounds of its samba, and the flavor of its coffee. Brazil has experienced a boom in its export industry …
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Tele Norte Leste Participacoes Sa Eps Estimated At 3.21
Posted in August 5th, 2008
Company: TELE NORTE LESTE PARTICIPACOES SA Report Headline: 'Telemar: 2Q08: Top Line Revenue Grows, but LIS Disconnections Increase' Report Date: August 01, 2008 Current FY EPS Estimate [FY2008]: 3.21…
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Arbor Networks Significantly Extends Reach Into Latin America
Posted in August 5th, 2008
LEXINGTON, MA–(Marketwire - August 5, 2008) - Arbor Networks, a leading provider of secure service control solutions for global networks, today announced the establishment of partnerships with indu…
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Brazil, Mexico stocks hold gains after Fed keeps rate at 2%
Posted in August 5th, 2008
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Brazilian and Mexican equities held on to their gains after the U.S. Federal Reserve's decision to keep its overnight lending rate unchanged at 2% Tuesday afternoon. In …
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Unimpressive Medal Haul Expected at Beijing
Posted in August 5th, 2008
CARACAS, Aug 5 (IPS) - Some 1,200 athletes from Latin America and the Caribbean will be taking part in the Olympic games in Beijing, but only a handful stand a real chance of landing a medal, to judge…
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South American leaders mull transportation plan
Posted in August 5th, 2008
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — The presidents of Argentina, Brazil and Venezuela on Monday discussed creating a regional airline and train network as a way to better integrate thei…
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