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Telegraph.co.uk
White House releases six-month log of visitorsWashington PostDuring his first six months in office, according to information released Friday, President Obama met frequently at the White House with labor leaders, senators, lobbyists, business executives and liberal activists as he sought to …Obama's celebrate first Halloween at the White HouseCNN Political TickerWhite House visitor list revealedBBC [...]
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Washington Post
Upstate Republican Abruptly Suspends Race for CongressNew York TimesA moderate Republican whose candidacy for an upstate New York Congressional seat had set off a storm of national conservative opposition, abruptly withdrew on Saturday, emboldening the right at a time when the …Republican in New York race suspends campaignReutersNY special election has broad political significanceWashington [...]
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ABC News
Six Afghans arrested for attack on UN staffCNN InternationalAn Afghan police officer guards an ambulance carrying victims of the attack that killed five UN personnel. Kabul, Afghanistan (CNN) — Six Afghans have been arrested for planning this week's guest house suicide attack that killed five UN employees in …Six arrested over un Afghan guest [...]
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El Tigre (Venezuela), Oct 31 (EFE) Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva signed more than a dozen accords here, including a significant pact on a joint venture for a oil refinery.
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Rio de Janeiro, Oct 31 (EFE) Brazilian military sources have said that at least nine of the 11 people on board the Brazilian air force plane that disappeared over the Amazon Thursday morning survived an emergency landing.
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Rio de Janeiro, Oct 31 (DPA) Less than a month after Rio de Janeiro was chosen to host the 2016 Olympics, International Olympic Committee (IOC) representatives are meeting with Brazilian authorities to draw up a plan of action to prepare the Games.
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London, Oct.31 : Manchester United coach Alex Ferguson is not too happy about critics questioning the form of club and England center half Rio Ferdinand.
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Former world champion gymnast Daiane dos Santos tested positive for Furosemide during a non-competition doping control in July.
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guardian.co.uk
Obama Puts Himself on the Line in Virginia, New JerseyU.S. News & World ReportThe president has stumped for the Democratic candidates, but it could be a risky move. By Kenneth T. Walsh President Obama is replicating what all his recent predecessors have done at this time of year. He is stumping for candidates who support [...]
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Telegraph.co.uk
Pakistanis confront Clinton over drone attacksThe Associated PressISLAMABAD — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton was confronted repeatedly by Pakistanis Friday as she ended a tense three-day tour of the country, chastised by one woman who said a US program using aerial drones to target terrorists amounted to …Hillary Clinton wraps up tough mission in [...]
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New York Daily News
White House Data Show 650000 Jobs From StimulusWall Street JournalAP The jobs data reflect stimulus spending on projects such as highway repairs and funding for education. WASHINGTON — The Obama administration said Friday that the government's fiscal stimulus program has …Stimulus saved or created 640239 jobs-White HouseReutersWhite House Chalks Up 650000 Jobs [...]
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Rio de Janeiro, Oct 30 (EFE) Brazil's navy has announced that it will build 600 boats that will be used to transport students to public schools in areas where the main communication routes are via rivers or across other water bodies.
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London, Oct.30 : England's high-profile clash with Brazil could see the absence of David Beckham if LA Galaxy wins their MLS play-off next week.
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Sir Alex Ferguson has publicly lamented the scheduling of England’s friendly against Brazil in Doha, Qatar, which Ferguson called “some unknown country”, and claimed officials schedule friendlies to have a “nice trip on a sunny day”.
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Reuters
Economic Growth a Step to Restoring Jobs, Romer SaysBloombergOct. 29 (Bloomberg) — The first quarter of US economic growth in a year is a “necessary first step” toward reducing the highest unemployment rate in decades, White House economic adviser Christina Romer said. …Nation's GDP rises 3.5 percent in third quarterBizjournals.comINSTANT VIEW: GDP up 3.5 percent; [...]
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Los Angeles Times
Iran accused of playing games on nuclear dealTelegraph.co.ukIran has been accused of playing games after attempting to renegotiate a deal on its nuclear programme. By Richard Spencer in Dubai Tehran responded to an International Atomic Energy Agency offer to send its uranium abroad for enrichment by submitting …Iran stalls nuclear program deal as [...]
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Reuters
Rove: Tuesday's Elections and the Obama AgendaWall Street JournalDemocratic enthusiasm for President Barack Obama's liberal domestic agenda—particularly for a government-run health insurance program—could wane after the results of the gubernatorial elections next Tuesday in Virginia and New Jersey. …Virginia Governor's Race: More Lessons LearnedAtlantic Online (blog)Deeds vs. mcdonnell on the issues, part 5: TransportationExaminer.comObama writes [...]
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Rome, Oct 29 (DPA) Giants Juventus came out of a dull period in the Serie A as they beat visiting Sampdoria 5-1 with a brace from Brazilian Amauri and goals from Giorgio Chiellini, Mauro Camoranesi and David Trezeguet.
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London, Oct. 29 : Though Manchester United coach Alex Ferguson has admitted that referee Chris Foy was correct to show striker Gary Neville a red card in the Carling Cup win at Barnsley, it has also emerged the Merseyside official dropped a clanger in booking Brazilian full-back Fabio da Silva instead of his twin brother [...]
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La Paz, Oct 29 (EFE) Bolivia is planning to begin the production of lithium batteries for electric cars by 2018, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Roger Carvajal said here, according to a report.
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Former president of Brazil and current president of the Brazilian senate José Sarney reiterated Tuesday, October 27, that he is not in favor of the incorporation of Venezuela to…
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Striker Washington scored in first-half injury time to give defending champion Sao Paulo a 1-0 win over Internacional and the Brazilian league lead on Wednesday.Sao Paulo, seeking its fourth consecuti…
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Small Brazilian club Botafogo of Ribeirao Preto is close to signing former Italy striker Christian Vieri for the 2010 season.Club president Luiz Pereira said Wednesday that the club is also negotiatin…
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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Wednesday defended the taxation of some foreign investments, announced by the government last week. Lula said the measure aims at protecting Brazil fro…
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RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) — Gremio hosted Avai for a 3-1 victory on Wednesday in the 32nd round of this year's Brazilian soccer championship while both teams remain in the hunt to qualify for …
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RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) — Brazilian Federal Police arrested on Wednesday 59 people in two massive anti-drug operations in nine states and the Federal district. In Operation Triangle, 37 dru…
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RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) — Brazilian police on Wednesday announced the capture of 648 kg of marijuana in the southern state of Parana. According to the police, the drugs were found in the fa…
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BRASILIA, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) — Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will visit Caracas Thursday to discuss Venezuela's Mercosur (Common Market of the South) membership and energy cooperation wi…
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Gremio hosted Avai for a 3-1 victory on Wednesday in the 32nd round of this year's Brazilian soccer championship while both teams remain in the hunt to qualify for the 2010 Libertadores Cup. Gremio sc…
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In the 33rd round of the Brazilian soccer championship, Botafogo defeated Nautico 1-0 on Wednesday to lift them out of relegation danger while Nautico's situation got worse. The lone goal under the ra…
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RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) — In the 33rd round of the Brazilian soccer championship, Botafogo defeated Nautico 1-0 on Wednesday to lift them out of relegation danger while Nautico's situation g…
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The Catholic Church has announced plans to raise $US3.5 million (.81 million) for a major upgrade of Christ the Redeemer, the iconic giant statue of Jesus with outstretched arms that overlooks Rio d…
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Latin American equities were hit hard Wednesday, with Mexico's benchmark pressured by a drop in Cemex SAB shares following the cement maker's weaker- than-expected results, and after an surprise dro…
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The Catholic Church has announced plans to raise $US3.5 million ($A3.81 million) for a major upgrade of Christ the Redeemer, the iconic giant statue of Jesus with outstretched arms that overlooks Rio …
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RIO DE JANEIRO (AFP) - The Catholic Church announced plans to raise 3.5 million dollars for a major upgrade of Christ the Redeemer, the iconic giant statue of Jesus with outstretched arms that overloo…
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Although they are hard at work putting together a plan for 2014 and beyond, Torres is confident that Brazilians have not lost their appetite for World Cup football in 2010.
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Paraguay defender Marcos Caceres has damaged knee ligaments playing for Racing Club in the Argentine championship and could miss the 2010 World Cup.The 23-year-old centre back was injured on Tuesday i…
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In a major step forward for climate protection, today four of the biggest players in the global cattle industry — Marfrig, Bertin, JBS-Friboi and Minerva - joined forces to ban the purchase of cattle…
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The Catholic Church announced plans to raise 3.5 million dollars for a major upgrade of Christ the Redeemer, the iconic giant statue of Jesus with outstretched arms that overlooks Rio de Janeiro. Clea…
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-(Dow Jones)- Brazil's lower-house judiciary committee Wednesday gave approval for an accord with the U.S. government to exchange information on tax collection and supervision.
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Latin American equities were hit hard Wednesday, with Mexico's benchmark pressured by a drop in Cemex SAB shares following the cement maker's weaker- than-expected results, and after an surprise dro…
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Latin American equities were hit hard Wednesday, with Mexico's benchmark pressured by a drop in Cemex SAB shares following the cement maker's weaker- than-expected results, and after an surprise dro…
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Latin American equities were hit hard Wednesday, with Mexico's benchmark pressured by a drop in Cemex SAB shares following the cement maker's weaker- than-expected results, and after an surprise dro…
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Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva says Rio de Janeiro is capable of hosting a safe 2016 Olympics and that the city will show it deserved to win the Games.
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Former Italy striker Christian Vieri could be set to come out of retirement to sign for Brazilian side Botafogo. Reports emanating from South America claim Vieri, who only announced his retirement …
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The Brazilian National Petroleum Agency, or ANP, said Wednesday that it would remove blocks from the suspended eighth-round concession auction. The ANP's decision means that exploration and productio…
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LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) — Latin American equities were hit hard Wednesday, with Mexico's benchmark pressured by a drop in Cemex SAB shares following the cement maker's weaker-than-expected results,…
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Numbers presented by the Brazilian Association of Carbon Market Companies (Abemc) show that the inclusion of mechanisms for Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD), during …
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Sandra Carvalho, a lawyer, sociologist and director of the non-governmental organization Global Justice, is the first Brazilian woman to be granted the Annual Human Rights Award from Human Rights Firs…
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has opened a maintenance, repair and overhaul facility in Sao Carlos, Brazil. The 10,000-square-foot plant, dubbed Goodrich do Brasil, will focus on repairing engine parts and thrust reversers for cu…
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