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Archive for November 23rd, 2008
Tighter visa rules may be imposed on 11 countries - Irish Times
Posted in November 23rd, 2008
Tighter visa rules may be imposed on 11 countriesIrish Times, Ireland - 21 hours agoThe British Home Office will next month decide whether to revoke the right of visa-free travel to the UK from citizens of Brazil, South Africa and nine …
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New Brazil plan to save Amazon tribes
Posted in November 23rd, 2008
Rio de Janeiro: The Brazilian government has said it would employ heat-seeking radar in a last-ditch attempt to save the country’s remaining groups of isolated Indians. The body-heat sensors wil…
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Five-star Brazil maul Mexico
Posted in November 23rd, 2008
Brazil moved to the top of Group D at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Chile 2008 with six points from two wins after beating Mexico by a comprehensive 5-0 scoreline in Temuco on Sunday. Pamela w…
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Iran courts Latin America with aid pledges, business
Posted in November 23rd, 2008
Calabozo, Venezuela : The foremen bark out instructions in broken Spanish, saying "aqui" and "mas" as they direct crews to lay water pipes and smooth out cement. But on their lunch…
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Bolivia ends martial law in northern region
Posted in November 23rd, 2008
LA PAZ, November 23, SPA–Bolivian President Evo Moralesended martial law in a northern province on Sunday more thantwo months after government supporters were killed in theregion as a wave of politic…
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Give Winter the Cold Shoulder This Season With Great Low Fares … - MarketWatch
Posted in November 23rd, 2008
Give Winter the Cold Shoulder This Season With Great Low Fares …MarketWatch - Nov 21, 2008American, a founding member of the global oneworld(R) Alliance, is offering low fares for winter travel to many destinations throughout its worldwide route …
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2010 WCup organizers concerned about meltdown - The Associated Press
Posted in November 23rd, 2008
Reuters UK
2010 WCup organizers concerned about meltdownThe Associated Press - Nov 21, 2008The event will feature Brazil, Egypt, Italy, New Zealand and the United States. Jordaan said the world financial crisis would not affect preparations for …Downturn threat to SA World Cup BBC NewsOrganizers poised to financial crisis impact on 2010 World Cup XinhuaLess dollars, but [...]
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Scrap November Friendlies Says Hughes - Goal.com
Posted in November 23rd, 2008
guardian.co.uk
Scrap November Friendlies Says HughesGoal.com, Switzerland - Nov 20, 2008… most notably Robinho and Elano who have had to travel vast distances to meet up with the Brazil squad for their home fixture with Portugal. …Hughes receives Wenger support SkySportsWENGER: HUGHES RIGHT MAN FOR CITY Sportinglife.comHughes warns City players SkySportsall 308 news articles
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Port spends big bucks to travel - Tampa Bay’s 10
Posted in November 23rd, 2008
Port spends big bucks to travelTampa Bay’s 10, FL - Nov 20, 2008According to Wainio, trade missions to Brazil and China ran up the costs, but he says it brought business to the port. Wainio's travel expenses amounted to …
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Beijing's thrust into Latin America - International Herald Tribune
Posted in November 23rd, 2008
Beijing's thrust into Latin AmericaInternational Herald Tribune, France - Nov 20, 2008China has emerged as the region's third largest trading partner, and is especially important for Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru and Venezuela. …
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Egypt to face Italy, Brazil, US in Confederations Cup
Posted in November 23rd, 2008
FIFA Secetary-General Jerome Valcke stands with Miss World contestants, from left, Miss Egypt Sanaa Ismail Hamed, Miss United States Mercia Lane Lindell, Miss Italy Claudia Russo, Miss New Zealand Kah…
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Bolivia ends martial law in northern region
Posted in November 23rd, 2008
LA PAZ (Reuters) - Bolivian President Evo Morales ended martial law in a northern province on Sunday more than two months after government supporters were killed in the region as a wave of political v…
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Brazil brings innovation to the Big 5 Show
Posted in November 23rd, 2008
Brazilian companies from the ceramic tiles, stones, granites and marbles, metals, bathroom fittings and locks sectors, as well as several construction-related products, will be available at the Brazil…
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When time and distance yield only to talent - International Herald Tribune
Posted in November 23rd, 2008
When time and distance yield only to talentInternational Herald Tribune, France - 3 hours ago… 6-2, in a friendly match inaugurating a new stadium near Brazil's capital. On Saturday, he defied travel fatigue and defied the mind-set that suggests …
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Iran raises profile in Latin America
Posted in November 23rd, 2008
The foremen bark out instructions in broken Spanish, saying "aqui" and "mas" as they direct crews to lay water pipes and smooth out cement. But on their lunch break, they switch into Farsi _ the langu…
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BHP Billiton reduces Brazil iron ore pellet output
Posted in November 23rd, 2008
BHP Billiton Ltd.'s Brazilian operations will reduce iron ore pellet production due to weak demand, the Australian resources company said.BHP's 50 percent-owned Sarmarco iron ore company will close tw…
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Offshore Brazil Based Software Testing Service Expanded by Vision TRE, Inc.
Posted in November 23rd, 2008
Vision TRE, Inc. announced plans to expand its near-shore software testing services out of Brazil. Companies will benefit from having a dedicated low cost skilled Brazilian test team working remotely …
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South Korean president vows to strengthen economic ties with Peru, Latin America
Posted in November 23rd, 2008
South Korean President Lee Myung-bak on Saturday pledged to enhance trade and economic cooperation with Peru and Latin America. "I am sure that Peru, Latin America and (South) Korea may become strong…
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BHP Billiton to close plants, reduce iron ore pellet production in Brazil due to lower demand
Posted in November 23rd, 2008
SYDNEY, Australia - BHP Billiton Ltd.'s Brazilian operations will reduce iron ore pellet production due to weak demand, the Australian resources company said. BHP's 50 percent-owned Sarmarco iron or…
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Brazil recalls ambassador from Ecuador in loan spat
Posted in November 23rd, 2008
SAO PAULO — Brazil recalled its ambassador from Ecuador on Friday, escalating a diplomatic dispute over the Andean country’s move to suspend payments on a US0 million Brazilian loan.
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Cafu may play for Brazil
Posted in November 23rd, 2008
RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov. 22 (Xinhua) — Former Brazilian international Cafu has shown interest in Barueri after the Brazilian club guaranteed their promotion into the first division of the 2009 Brasileiro…
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China, Latin America join hands in creating model for South-South Cooperation
Posted in November 23rd, 2008
Following his trip to Washington for the Group of 20 summit, Chinese President Hu Jintao visited Costa Rica, Cuba and Peru in the past week to promote ties with Latin America. As the international sit…
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US and Brazil to accelerate cellulosic ethanol research
Posted in November 23rd, 2008
Washington.– The United States and Brazil will team up to accelerate research in the area of cellulose-derived biofuels, which utilize inedible plant matter as feedstock instead of crops. The two …
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Brazilian sentenced to 4 years in prison over hit-and-run in Japan
Posted in November 23rd, 2008
LIMA — A Sao Paulo state court on Friday sentenced a Japanese-Brazilian to four years in prison over a fatal hit-and-run case in 1999 in Japan’s Shizuoka Prefecture, in which a 16-year-ol…
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Brazil, Italy in same Confederations Cup group
Posted in November 23rd, 2008
Host South Africa will play Iraq in the opening game of next summer's Confederations Cup soccer competition. That's one of four matchups for the June 14-28 tournament decided by draw Saturday in Joha…
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World Congress III Against Sexual Exploitation of Children & Adolescents this Coming Week in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Posted in November 23rd, 2008
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL–(Marketwire - Nov. 22, 2008) - What: The World Congress III will mobilize high-level government officials, experts, civil society, media, private sector, international organiz…
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* Russian leader makes defiant Latin America tour
Posted in November 23rd, 2008
AFP, LIMA Sunday, Nov 23, 2008, Page 6 Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Friday embarked on a four-nation Latin American tour seen as sending a defiant message to the US at the close of the Geo…
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Brazil and Italy clash at Confed Cup
Posted in November 23rd, 2008
FIFA Secetary-General Jerome Valcke (C) stands with Miss World contestants during the Final Confederations Cup draw at Sandton Convention Center in Johannesburg. Brazil, Italy, Egypt and the United St…
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Iran raises profile in Latin America
Posted in November 23rd, 2008
CALABOZO, Venezuela (AP) - The foremen bark out instructions in broken Spanish, saying "aqui" and "mas" as they direct crews to lay water pipes and smooth out cement. But on their lunch break, they sw…
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Roads Less Traveled: Travels with Ryszard Kapuscinski - San Antonio Express
Posted in November 23rd, 2008
Roads Less Traveled: Travels with Ryszard KapuscinskiSan Antonio Express, TX - 6 hours agoI always seek to read the literary masters of a place when I travel there, and I cast about for the best writer to accompany me to Africa. …
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Scolari still hopes to sign City’s Robinho
Posted in November 23rd, 2008
Speculation that Chelsea still have an interest in signing Robinho has mounted after reports from Brazil quote Luiz Felipe Scolari as suggesting Manchester City star Robinho could have a future at Stamford Bridge.
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Go and beg, but pet's illness not exception to rules - Baltimore Sun
Posted in November 23rd, 2008
Go and beg, but pet's illness not exception to rulesBaltimore Sun, United States - 12 hours agoMy husband and I purchased tickets from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in June. The trip was scheduled for Nov. 4. About a month ago, Bob, …
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How Obama could affect travel - The Wichita Eagle
Posted in November 23rd, 2008
How Obama could affect travelThe Wichita Eagle, KS - 13 hours agoDuring the campaign, Obama suggested adding several other major countries to the visa-free list: Brazil, South Korea, Greece and others. …
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