Vale of Brazil, the world’s largest iron ore producer, yesterday said it would cut production by more than 10 per cent due to the slowdown in the global economy. The…
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Brazil inks deal to hunt for, produce oil in Cuba - The Associated Press
Posted in October 31st, 2008
The Associated Press
Brazil inks deal to hunt for, produce oil in CubaThe Associated Press - 4 hours agoSilva also said that Castro will travel to Brazil in December, a trip that would be his first official overseas visit since succeeding his older brother …Lula discusses economic crisis with 'lucid' Fidel Castro AFPBrazil inks deal [...]
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Ferguson hails Maradona choice - Scotsman
Posted in October 31st, 2008
Ferguson hails Maradona choiceScotsman, United Kingdom - 7 hours agoMeanwhile, Gordon Smith plans to bring Brazil to Scotland if the Tartan Army fill Hampden for the visit of Argentina. Scottish Football Association chief …
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Vale to cut iron ore production
Posted in October 31st, 2008
Vale of Brazil, the world’s largest iron ore producer, is cutting production by 30m tonnes a year, more than 10 per cent of its total output in 2007, as a result of the slowdown in the global economy
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Straw Poll: Friday at Interlagos - autosport.com
Posted in October 31st, 2008
autosport.com
Straw Poll: Friday at Interlagosautosport.com, UK - 10 hours agoBut the star of Brazil has been Montreal's Formula Una - better known as 19-year-old Katrina Lesko. As a Canadian, she needs a visa to be allowed into …
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Brazil icon takes bossa nova on 50th birthday tour - Reuters
Posted in October 31st, 2008
Brazil icon takes bossa nova on 50th birthday tourReuters - 12 hours agoNascimento was only 16 years-old when composer Antonio Carlos Jobim began scoring the breezy Brazilian music that would travel the globe with hits like "The …
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Wipro BPO to set up business shared services centre in Curitiba, Brazil
Posted in October 31st, 2008
Bangalore, Oct 31 (ANI/Business Wire India): Wipro Technologies, the global IT services business of Wipro Limited announced that its Business Process Outsourcing division, Wipro BPO, is setting up a Shared Services centre for AmBev, the largest brewery company in Latin America with leading brands like Brahma, Becks, Stella and Antarctica.
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Hamilton says he will not crack under pressure in Brazil
Posted in October 31st, 2008
London, Oct 31 : British driving sensation Lewis Hamilton has insisted that he will not crack in Sunday's world title showdown in Brazil.
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Brazil plans to sign deal to produce oil in Cuba
Posted in October 31st, 2008
Brazil's state-run oil company plans to sign an agreement with its Cuban counterpart for deep-water exploration that would allow it to produce oil on the communist-run island, part of a two-day visit …
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Latin America stocks soar in early trading
Posted in October 31st, 2008
Latin American stocks soared in midday trading Thursday, extending a recovery on the U.S. Federal Reserve's decision to supply new lines of credit to Brazil and Mexico.Brazil's Ibovespa index was up 5…
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Coulthard to wind up F1 career at Brazilian GP
Posted in October 31st, 2008
Although only one race away from retiring after a 15-year career as a race driver, Red Bull's David Coulthard has no plans to stay away from Formula One.On the eve of the Brazilian Grand Prix, Coultha…
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Russia offers Brazil new uranium production technologies
Posted in October 31st, 2008
BRASILIA, October 31 (RIA Novosti) - Russia has offered Brazil modern methods for the production of uranium, new nuclear power plants and superconducting technologies, the CEO of the Rosatom state nuc…
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Detienen a 11 opositores por muertes en Bolivia
Posted in October 31st, 2008
LA PAZ — Fuerzas militares detuvieron durante esta semana a 11 opositores presuntamente implicados en la muerte de 15 personas durante disturbios registrados en septiembre en una región amaz&…
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Alonso to reveal plans after Brazilian GP
Posted in October 31st, 2008
Two-time Formula One champion Fernando Alonso says he's thrilled with his ride for 2009, though he won't reveal any more details about the contract until after this weekend's Brazilian Grand Prix."(I'…
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Global downturn will not lead Brazil into recession
Posted in October 31st, 2008
The global financial crisis will not lead Brazil into an economic recession, Finance Minister Guido Mantega said Thursday. At a public hearing held by a Senate economic committee, Mantega and Brazil's…
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Brazil to further increase liquidity for small banks
Posted in October 31st, 2008
The Brazilian government is considering additional measures to ensure liquidity for small and medium-sized banks, the country's Central Bank president, Henrique Meirelles, said Thursday. He said the g…
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US Fed Offers Brazil US$ 30 Billion to Shake Up Market
Posted in October 31st, 2008
The United States Federal Reserve agreed to provide US$ 30 billion each to the central banks of Brazil, Mexico, South Korea and Singapore, expanding its effort to unfreeze money markets to emerging na…
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Brazilian Journalist Beaten Up for Reporting on Corruption
Posted in October 31st, 2008
Abraji, the Brazilian Association for Investigative Journalism and the Rio Grande do Sul State Professional Newspersons' Union have both condemned the aggression suffered by Graciliano Rocha, a co…
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Bet on Week Dollar Brings Brazil Firms Billion-Dollar Losses
Posted in October 31st, 2008
The Brazilian central bank left the basic Selic interest rate unchanged for the first time in six months. Brazil's Copom monetary council led by Henrique Meirelles voted unanimously to keep the be…
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Asuncion Asks Brazilians Who Own Farms in Paraguay to Respect Law
Posted in October 31st, 2008
The president of Paraguay, Fernando Lugo, said in Washington that his administration will guarantee the security of all Brazilian residents in his country, but also emphasized they must respect the Pa…
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Intelligent Leisure Solutions and the Discover.Travel Group win the 2008 World Travel Award as South America
Posted in October 31st, 2008
SALVADOR, BRAZIL, October 31, 2008 /24-7PressRelease/ — The World Travel Awards (WTA) were established 15 years ago and are currently South America's only internationally recognized travel and touris…
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Morales encabeza equipo boliviano y empata 6-6 en El Salvador
Posted in October 31st, 2008
SAN SALVADOR — El presidente Evo Morales hizo una pausa en su participación en la Cumbre Iberoamericana para jugar un partido de fútbol al frente de un combinado boliviano que empat&oa…
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Toyota to export US-made
Posted in October 31st, 2008
News ) announced late Thursday that it plans to export the 'Sequoia' SUV and the 'Tundra' pickup truck manufactured at its plants in the U. S. to the Middle East and South America. The company intends…
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Brazil markets GPS lingerie
Posted in October 31st, 2008
RIO DE JANEIRO — Lingerie maker Lucia Iorio says her new design targets the modern, techno-savvy woman, but the GPS-equipped "Find Me If You Can" line has raised the hackles of feminists who call it …
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Argentine stocks close higher; Brazil, Mexico extend wins
Posted in October 31st, 2008
LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) — Argentine stocks and currency rose Thursday, pushing past word of the country's ineligibility for the International Monetary Fund's new loan fund and a court order that fr…
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Lack of export credit threatens Latin America
Posted in October 31st, 2008
A shortage of export credit threatens to accelerate the downturn in Latin America, which is already suffering the impact of softening commodity prices, according to a former head of the regional devel…
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Brazilian goalkeeper Heurelho da Silva Gomes remains cause for Harry Redknapp
Posted in October 31st, 2008
It may seem churlish to dampen the euphoria at Tottenham Hotspur, with Harry “Houdini” Redknapp already having worked his magic since arriving at the club last weekend, but there are pro…
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Brazilian FI live on Sunday morning
Posted in October 31st, 2008
New this weekend is a Japanese serial entitled Hana Kim (8TV, Sunday, 3pm). The drama is based on the popular manga of the same name by Nakajo Hisaya.It revolves around Ashiya Mizuki, a Japanese girl …
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Benchmarks Climb After Fed, IMF ExtendLiquidity Aid
Posted in October 31st, 2008
stocks and currencies rose Thursday, finding strength from offers from the U.S. Federal Reserve and the International Monetary Fund to aid tightened credit conditions in the region.
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U4EA Selects M13 to Expand Sale of MSBGs Product in Latin American Market
Posted in October 31st, 2008
Posted on: Thursday, 30 October 2008, 12:00 CDT U4EA Technologies, a US-based provider of integrated access technology for converged communications, has selected M13, a Brazilian multi-vendor integ…
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Zola Brazilian Superfruits Sweeps "Best of Show"
Posted in October 31st, 2008
SAN FRANCISCO, CA–(Marketwire - October 30, 2008) - Zola, producer and marketer of the world's first Açaí juice, announced today that Zola's Brazilian Superfruit Açaí Juices and…
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Brazil - Reporter beaten up over corruption article
Posted in October 31st, 2008
(ABRAJI/IFEX) - The Brazilian Association for Investigative Journalism (ABRAJI) and the Rio Grande do Sul State Professional Newspersons' Union have both condemned the aggression suffered by Gracilian…
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Lewis Hamilton looks forward to Brazilian grand prix
Posted in October 31st, 2008
Lewis Hamilton is seven points clear going into the Brazilian grand prix. Photograph: David Davies/PA Lewis Hamilton admitted today that he is going into Sunday's Brazilian grand prix at Interlagos …
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Brazil ideal destination to invest in property
Posted in October 31st, 2008
Latin America is relatively unexplored in terms of immigration as far as Indians are concerned. However, Brazil has the potential of turning into an attractive destination. In fact, globally Brazil…
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Wipro opens BPO centre in Brazil for Latin firm - Thaindian.com
Posted in October 31st, 2008
Wipro opens BPO centre in Brazil for Latin firmThaindian.com, Thailand - 15 hours agoIt services customers in diverse industries, including banking & capital markets, insurance, travel & hospitality, hi-tech manufacturing, …
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Hot for the Holidays: Brazil's Chic Resorts Offer all the Coconut … - PR Web (press release)
Posted in October 31st, 2008
Hot for the Holidays: Brazil's Chic Resorts Offer all the Coconut …PR Web (press release), WA - 15 hours agoThese destinations, who are members of Luxury Travel Magazine's prestigious collection, the World's Best Hotels & Resorts, include: Pousada Etnia in Brazil …
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Rafa in hunt for Brazil goal machine
Posted in October 31st, 2008
Liverpool are set to land a teen Brazilian hotshot in the January transfer window, according to a report in the Daily Mirror.
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Wipro BPO to Set Up Business Shared Services Centre in Curitiba … - MarketWatch
Posted in October 31st, 2008
Wipro BPO to Set Up Business Shared Services Centre in Curitiba …MarketWatch - 19 hours agoThese services will be provided from Wipro's facility at Curitiba in Brazil. Renato Nahas Batista, Zonal Vice President at AmBev, said, "The partnership …Wipro, Business Shared Services, Curitiba, Brazil, AmBev, Largest … SBPOAall 31 news articles
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Six-Time Champion TAM Airlines Wins 'Best in Travel and Tourism' Award - MarketWatch
Posted in October 31st, 2008
Six-Time Champion TAM Airlines Wins 'Best in Travel and Tourism' AwardMarketWatch - Oct 28, 2008SAO PAULO, Brazil, Oct 28, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ — TAM (BOVESPA: TAMM4 and NYSE: TAM) has just been chosen, for the sixth consecutive time …
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Airlines Plot Latin America Course - Wall Street Journal
Posted in October 31st, 2008
Wall Street Journal
Airlines Plot Latin America CourseWall Street Journal - Oct 29, 2008s American next month will launch new flights to Brazil, the region's biggest and most promising economy, with one route serving Recife and Salvador, …Ask the pilot SalonAir India, American Express in tie-up Economic Timesall 4 news articles
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Amex Predicts Less Global Business Travel, Higher Costs - The Transnational
Posted in October 31st, 2008
Amex Predicts Less Global Business Travel, Higher CostsThe Transnational, NY - Oct 29, 2008In Latin America, airfares are expected to rise by a few percentage points, with larger increases in Argentina and Brazil. Brazil also is expected to show …
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ILS3 restructures group website and its travel company becomes the … - PRLog.Org (press release)
Posted in October 31st, 2008
ILS3 restructures group website and its travel company becomes the …PRLog.Org (press release), Romania - Oct 29, 2008PRLog (Press Release) – Oct 29, 2008 – Salvador, Bahia, Brazil – The successful Luxury tailor-made Travel Company, the Discover.Travel Group, previously …
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Ellensburg's Karen Hull's life full of travel, service, a love to … - Daily Record
Posted in October 31st, 2008
Ellensburg's Karen Hull's life full of travel, service, a love to …Daily Record, WA - Oct 28, 2008As a child living in San Paolo, Brazil, she soon learned she loved to interact with people from other cultures. She learned she loved to travel. …
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UK travel trade welcomes Air Europa - Easier (press release)
Posted in October 31st, 2008
UK travel trade welcomes Air EuropaEasier (press release), UK - Oct 27, 2008Support for their long-haul services from London (Gatwick-Madrid service operated on Air Comet code-share) to Argentina, Brazil, Venezuela, Cuba, …
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The Buck Is Back - Wall Street Journal
Posted in October 31st, 2008
Wall Street Journal
The Buck Is BackWall Street Journal - Oct 27, 2008Take, for instance, Brazil, one of the emerging markets hit hard by the flight to safety. In local terms, Brazilian stocks have plunged about 53% this year. …
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Travel nightmares: Cockroaches, sinking ships and the unexpected - Contra Costa Times
Posted in October 30th, 2008
Travel nightmares: Cockroaches, sinking ships and the unexpectedContra Costa Times, CA - 6 hours agoWe were told there was a problem with the plane and they had to fly back to their base in Brazil. It would return at 5 am At midnight, a cab drove us an …
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Massa relies on his cool head and his hot pants - guardian.co.uk
Posted in October 30th, 2008
Times Online
Massa relies on his cool head and his hot pantsguardian.co.uk, UK - 6 hours agoThe title decider has gripped Brazil - "It is all or nothing," Massa, who is seven points behind Hamilton, has admitted - and more than 100000 flag-waving …F-1 finish at the start of global recession proUA.comWin a trip to the Spanish [...]
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Paes-Dlouhy ousted from Paris Masters
Posted in October 30th, 2008
India's Leander Paes and his Czech partner Lukas Dlouhy made a shock early exit from the Paris Masters, going down in straight sets to unseeded Brazilian pair Marcelo Melo and Andre Sa in the pre-quarter final round.
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Shakira to Lobby South American Leaders for Children
Posted in October 30th, 2008
Shakira will take her fight for funds to improve children's health and education in Latin America to the continent's leaders at a political summit in El Salvador this week. The "Hips Don't Lie" sing…
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Abuse law protects Brazilian man
Posted in October 30th, 2008
A law introduced in Brazil two years ago to protect women from domestic violence has been used to protect a man who was being abused by his ex-wife. It is thought this may be the first time the legis…
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