Scripps Tries to Steer Local Ads to Papers’ SitesNew York Times, United States - 4 hours agoIf someone types “Brazil” into Yahoo search and visits the Yahoo travel site, Yahoo might note that the person is interested in travel. …
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Archive for November 2nd, 2008
Scripps Tries to Steer Local Ads to Papers’ Sites - New York Times
Posted in November 2nd, 2008
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Five killed in Brazil plane crash
Posted in November 2nd, 2008
Five people were killed when the small plane in which they were travelling crashed in southwestern Brazil, EFE reported.
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Hamilton crowned Formula One world champion in Brazil
Posted in November 2nd, 2008
Lewis Hamilton of McLaren-Mercedes Sunday became the youngest-ever Formula One (F1) world champion at the age of 23, pipping Ferrari's Felipe Massa to the title thanks to a fifth-place finish in a thrilling Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos.
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Raul Castro’s first overseas visit to Brazil, says Lula da Silva - MercoPress
Posted in November 2nd, 2008
Raul Castro’s first overseas visit to Brazil, says Lula da SilvaMercoPress, Uruguay - 8 hours ago“We are pleased to learn that finally his Excellency will travel to Brazil to participate in the first meeting of Latin American and Caribbean nations, …
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Brazil cleans up World Travel Awards for South America - e-Travel Blackboard (press release)
Posted in November 2nd, 2008
Brazil cleans up World Travel Awards for South Americae-Travel Blackboard (press release), Australia - 12 hours agoThe overall awards were dominated by Brazil, with Rio de Janeiro securing the coveted Leading Destination award. Ipanema Beach won the Leading Beach, …
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Brazil: Flamengo squander chance to go top
Posted in November 2nd, 2008
Flamengo wasted the chance to go top of the Campeonato Brasileiro as they scraped a 2-2 draw with Portuguesa on Saturday.
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Massa takes pole for Brazilian GP with Hamilton fourth
Posted in November 2nd, 2008
Ferrari's Felipe Massa took pole position for Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix at the Interlagos circuit in qualifying Saturday while championship leader Lewis Hamilton starts from fourth on the grid.
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Brazil to Dominate Global Trade of Beef, Chicken, Sugar and Soy
Posted in November 2nd, 2008
Brazil should dominate a large share of foreign trade of agricultural products over the next 10 years. According to the study "Brazilian Agribusiness Forecasts 2008/2009 and 2018/2019", disc…
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Chinese Learn from Brazil How to Be Socio-Enrironmentally Hip
Posted in November 2nd, 2008
Brazilian-Paraguyan Itaipu Binational, a hydroelectric power plant built on the border between Brazil and Paraguay, which served as technical inspiration for the construction of Three Gorges Dam, in C…
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Morales halts US anti-drug efforts in Bolivia
Posted in November 2nd, 2008
President Evo Morales said he was suspending the work of the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in Bolivia, accusing it of having encouraged political unrest that killed 19 people in September. …
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Japanese joy and Brazilian blues
Posted in November 2nd, 2008
Japan 7-1 France The rest of the world are now sitting up and taking notice of Japan after they reeled off another outstanding performance against France in Group C. What makes the thumping win eve…
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El Salvador native, 86, had a long journey to U.S. voting booth
Posted in November 2nd, 2008
The moment was captured by Times photographer Gary Friedman in August, when Maria Reyes, an 86-year-old native of El Salvador, became a U.S. citizen."Look at this," Friedman said at the time, dropping…
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Brazil pair win beach crown
Posted in November 2nd, 2008
By PATRICK SALOMON Pictures: Jaffar Ali BRAZIL'S Pedro Cunha and Alison Cerruti clinched the Bahrain Open title last night with a straight-sets victory over France's Kevin and Andy Ces at the Al …
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Latin American integration — an alternative to capitalist crisis
Posted in November 2nd, 2008
to the international Responses from the South to the World Economic Crisis seminar held in Caracas. It has been translated by Federico Fuentes and is abridged from socialist e-journal
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Compromise agreement allows progress
Posted in November 2nd, 2008
Around midday, as parliamentarians were sealing an agreement for a referendum on the new draft constitution set for January 25 emotions swept through Plaza Murillo, the site of the parli…
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Felipe Massa takes pole for Brazilian GP
Posted in November 2nd, 2008
Local hero Felipe Massa of Ferrari gave his home fans something special to cheer on Saturday when he boosted his world title bid by taking pole for Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix.The 27-year-old Brazil…
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US beat plucky Paraguay
Posted in November 2nd, 2008
USA are off the mark at New Zealand 2008 but they had to survive a major scare to see off the spirited challenge of a much-improved Paraguay in a hard-fought 3-1 win. The Americans' coach, Kazbek…
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U.S. drug agency working against Bolivia, president says
Posted in November 2nd, 2008
Bolivian President Evo Morales, seen at a meeting in San Salvador on Oct. 30, has suspended operations in his country of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.
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Brazil’s Petrobras signs Cuba offshore oil pact
Posted in November 2nd, 2008
HAVANA — Brazilian state-owned oil company Petrobras signed an agreement on Friday to explore for oil in Cuba’s still untapped offshore fields, which Cuban energy officials say may hold more than 2…
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Brazil suggests meeting with Iranian president
Posted in November 2nd, 2008
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL — Brazil's government is reaching out to Iran, suggesting its president visit the South American nation in the coming year, an official said today. In Tehran, Foreign Min…
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Burrow scorches in Brazil
Posted in November 2nd, 2008
Australian Taj Burrow scored the highest round total to progress to the fourth round of the Hang Loose Santa Catarina Pro in Brazil on Saturday.The world No.2 beat local Raoni Monteiro 18.10 to 13.17 …
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New Yorker Nearly Drowns In South American River
Posted in November 2nd, 2008
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) ― A 48-year-old Brooklyn woman who survived almost two days bobbing in the choppy waters of a vast South American river said she was kept alive by a plastic bucket and t…
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First blood to Ferrari and Felipe Massa
Posted in November 2nd, 2008
Ferrari's Felipe Massa celebrates after qualifying in first place for the Brazilian grand prix. Photograph: Paul Gilham/Getty Images Confirmation of the importance of pole position for Felipe Massa …
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Iranian, Brazilian FMs discuss issues of mutual interest
Posted in November 2nd, 2008
FMs Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim, who is in Tehran, met with Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki here Saturday. In the meeting, Mottaki by expounding on Iran's foreign policy priorities sai…
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Brazil reaches out to Iran, suggests presidential visit
Posted in November 2nd, 2008
"The talks would aim to strengthen bilateral relations between the two nations," she added, declining to give more information.Brazil, which has made massive offshore oil discoveries in the past year,…
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Brazil sets rules for its official cocktail
Posted in November 2nd, 2008
Brazil's government has published legal guidelines insisting that a caipirinha must be made just so: It's mostly the sugarcane liquor called cachaca. And you can add at least 1 percent crushed lime. B…
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Massa on pole in Brazil, Hamilton fourth
Posted in November 2nd, 2008
Ferrari's Felipe Massa has delighted his home fans with pole position for the title-deciding Brazilian Grand Prix, while championship favourite Lewis Hamilton qualified fourth. Massa, the first drive…
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Japan eyes social security pact with Brazil
Posted in November 2nd, 2008
TOKYO — Japan aims to launch negotiations in 2010 toward concluding a social security pact with Brazil to exempt people in the two countries from double payment of pension premiums during their…
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Massa takes pole for Brazilian GP
Posted in November 2nd, 2008
Ferrari's Felipe Massa took pole position for Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix at the Interlagos circuit in qualifying Saturday while championship leader Lewis Hamilton starts from fourth on the grid.Mas…
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Brazil mining giant Vale cuts output due to global crisis
Posted in November 2nd, 2008
iron ore , said it was to slash output at mines in Brazil and elsewhere by up to 10 percent from Saturday to adjust to shrinking demand caused by the
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Formula One Brazilian GP Results
Posted in November 2nd, 2008
Following are the results of Saturday's practice session ahead of Sunday's Formula One Brazilian Grand Prix at the 4.3-kilometer (2.6-mile) Interlagos track (tabulated under driver, country, car and l…
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Alonso Quickest in Final Practice for Brazilian GP
Posted in November 2nd, 2008
Fernando Alonso was fastest in the final practice session ahead of qualifying later Saturday for Sunday's Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix. The Renault driver clocked a time of 1 minute 12.141 seconds…
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Massa takes pole in Brazil
Posted in November 2nd, 2008
Ferrari's Felipe Massa must win the Brazilian GP to have any chance of capturing the Formula One title. Photo / AP SAO PAULO - Home-crowd favourite Felipe Massa took the pole position for the deci…
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Massa scores crowd-pleasing pole in Brazil
Posted in November 2nd, 2008
SAO PAULO, Brazil (AP) Home-crowd favorite Felipe Massa won the pole Saturday for the Brazilian Grand Prix, increasing his chances of overtaking Lewis Hamilton for the Formula One title.
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Brazilian FM in Tehran to prepare Iran-Brazil summit - Summary
Posted in November 2nd, 2008
Tehran - Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim arrived in Tehran on Saturday to prepare for the upcoming Iran-Brazil summit, the official news agency IRNA reported. Amorim conveyed Iranian President…
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Deep-water oil exploration Deal btw Brazil and Cuba
Posted in November 2nd, 2008
Brazil's state-run oil company Petrobas has signed an agreement with its Cuban counterpart Cuba Petroleo for deep-water exploration that would allow it to produce oil on the communist-run island durin…
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Massa takes pole for Brazilian GP with Hamilton fourth - Summary
Posted in November 2nd, 2008
Sao Paulo - Ferrari's Felipe Massa took pole position for for Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix at the Interlagos circuit in qualifying Saturday while championship leader Lewis Hamilton starts from fourth…
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Local favourite Massa snags pole for Brazilian Grand Prix
Posted in November 2nd, 2008
SAO PAULO, Brazil - Home-crowd favourite Felipe Massa took the pole position for the decisive Brazilian Grand Prix on Saturday, improving his chances of overcoming Lewis Hamilton for the Formula One t…
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Felipe Massa takes pole for Brazilian Grand Prix
Posted in November 2nd, 2008
S AO PAULO, Brazil - Home-crowd favorite Felipe Massa won the pole Saturday for the decisive Brazilian Grand Prix, increasing his chances of overtaking Lewis Hamilton for the Formula One title. This …
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Massa takes pole for Brazilian GP with Hamilton fourth - Update
Posted in November 2nd, 2008
Sao Paulo - Ferrari's Felipe Massa took pole position for for Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix at the Interlagos circuit in qualifying Saturday while championship leader Lewis Hamilton starts from fourth…
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Morales suspende operaciones de DEA en Bolivia
Posted in November 2nd, 2008
LA PAZ — El presidente Evo Morales anunció el sábado la "suspensión indefinida" de las operaciones de la DEA, la agencia antinarcóticos de Estados Unidos, a la que acus&o…
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Banco Santander investing $1.2B in Brazil unit
Posted in November 2nd, 2008
Spain's Banco Santander will invest .2 billion over the next two years in its Brazilian operations and open 400 new branches, bank president Emilio Botin said Friday.Despite the world financial cris…
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Massa takes pole for Brazilian Grand Prix with Hamilton fourth
Posted in November 2nd, 2008
Sao Paulo - Ferrari's Felipe Massa took pole position for for Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix at the Interlagos circuit in qualifying Saturday while championship leader Lewis Hamilton starts from fourth…
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Live text - Brazilian GP practice
Posted in November 2nd, 2008
Lewis Hamilton had the edge over rival Felipe Massa in final practice for the title-deciding Brazilian Grand Prix. Hamilton topped the timesheets for the majority of the session only to be eclipsed b…
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Alonso Fastest in Brazil F1 Practice, ahead of Hamilton
Posted in November 2nd, 2008
Fernando Alonso clocked the fastest time Friday in free practice Friday for this weekend's Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix. The Renault driver registered a time of 1 minute 12.296 seconds in his Rena…
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Brazil signs new oil deal as Cuba hopes for economic revival
Posted in November 2nd, 2008
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, is the latest offshore front on which Havana is fighting to achieve energy independence, and reverse its dire economic straits."If there is a chance…
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Doshisha student says she bought cannabis from Brazilian
Posted in November 2nd, 2008
KOBE — A Doshisha University student has been arrested for allegedly possessing cannabis at her home in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, in violation of the Cannabis Control Law, investigative sources …
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France take on Brazil in final
Posted in November 2nd, 2008
By PATRICK SALOMON FRANCE'S Kevin and Andy Ces face off with Brazil's Pedro Cunha and Alison Cerruti tonight in the final of the Bahrain Open, as both teams gun for their first gold medals on th…
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Brazil to Explore for Oil Near Cuban Beach Resort
Posted in November 2nd, 2008
HAVANA Brazil's state-run oil company signed an agreement Friday to explore for oil in deep Caribbean waters north of Cuba that officials in Havana say could contain 20 billion barrels of crude…
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Hamilton struggles in Sao Paulo
Posted in November 2nd, 2008
Lewis Hamilton was just fourth fastest overall after the first day's practice ahead of Sunday's title-deciding Brazilian Grand Prix. Hamilton's title rival Felipe Massa was poised to delight his leg…
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