As per Sambafoot and several other sources, Roberto Carlos has decided to retire at the end of the current season at Anzhi. He plans to continue with the club in some capacity, which is very interesting to me. Despite being the subject of more than one racial dispute, Roberto Carlos seems to have found a [...]
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Romney Looks for Big Florida Win Against Defiant Gingrich – Wall Street Journal
Posted in January 31st, 2012
ABC News Romney Looks for Big Florida Win Against Defiant GingrichWall Street JournalBy LAURA MECKLER, LOUISE RADNOFSKY and SIOBHAN HUGHES Mitt Romney looked for a big leap ahead in his quest for the GOP presidential nomination as Florida Republicans voted Tuesday, while Newt Gingrich vowed to fight on no matter the result.Romney confident as Florida [...]
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US deficit to top $1 trillion, smallest since ’09 – Washington Post
Posted in January 31st, 2012
Los Angeles Times US deficit to top trillion, smallest since '09Washington PostThe federal budget deficit will top trillion for a fourth straight year, congressional budget analysts said Tuesday, but is likely to be the smallest since the Great Recession began taking a toll on the budget in 2009. The nonpartisan Congressional …US budget deficit to [...]
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Iran, perceiving threat from West, willing to attack on US soil, US … – Washington Post
Posted in January 31st, 2012
ABC News Iran, perceiving threat from West, willing to attack on US soil, US …Washington PostUS intelligence agencies believe that Iran is prepared to launch terrorist attacks inside the United States in response to perceived threats from America and its allies, the US spy chief said Tuesday. Director of National Intelligence James R. Clapper …Iran [...]
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Tropical vegetation stores more carbon than thought
Posted in January 31st, 2012
by Editor in Breaking News
The first ever "wall-to-wall" map of carbon storage of tropical vegetation in Africa, Asia and South America has shown that it stores 21 percent more carbon than estimated.
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Top UN officials discuss preparations for sustainable development conference
Posted in January 30th, 2012
by Editor in Breaking News
The heads of the General Assembly and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) met today to discuss preparations for the UN Sustainable Development Conference (Rio
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Roberto Carlos plans to retire in December
Posted in January 30th, 2012
Brazil legend Roberto Carlos has revealed he intends to retire in December.
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Fabiano enters Sao Paulo's injury list
Posted in January 30th, 2012
by Editor in Breaking News
On the same day that star goalie Rogerio Ceni left the hospital after arthroscopic surgery, Sao Paulo striker Luis Fabiano is awaiting his injury results.
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American Airlines increases flights to seven major Brazilian cities
Posted in January 30th, 2012
by Editor in Breaking News
American Airlines announced changes to its coming spring and summer schedule that will expand the airline’s presence in Brazil. Next December, American’s route between Dallas/Fort Worth …
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Brazil IS a commitment
Posted in January 29th, 2012
by Editor in Breaking News
Jeryl Brazil was the first LSU commitment for 2013. ? and the second. Brazil caused a stir Sunday afternoon through social media when he used Twitter and Facebook to announce that he was …
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American Airlines Increases Service to Latin America
Posted in January 29th, 2012
by Editor in Breaking News
American Airlines today announced changes to its spring and summer schedule that will expand the airline’s presence in Brazil. Beginning in December, American’s route between Dallas/Fort …
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Ahmadinejad begins five-day visit to Latin America
Posted in January 29th, 2012
by Editor in Breaking News
The president of Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, left Tehran on Sunday (8th), the capital, for Latin America, where he will be for almost a week. He first landed in Caracas (Venezuela), then goes to …
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Brazilian bikinis burgeon to fit growing market
Posted in January 29th, 2012
by Editor in Breaking News
The Girl From Ipanema has put on a few pounds, and for many sunbathers on Brazil's beaches the country's iconic itsy-bitsy, teeny-weeny bikini just doesn't suffice anymore. A growing …
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With expanding waistlines, Brazilians are upsizing their itsy-bitsy, teeny-weeny bikinis
Posted in January 29th, 2012
by Editor in Breaking News
RIO DE JANEIRO // Tall and tan and young and chunky? The Girl From Ipanema has put on a few pounds, and for many sunbathers on Brazil's beaches the country's iconic itsy-bitsy, …
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Fungicide Found On Some Canadian, Brazilian Orange Juice
Posted in January 29th, 2012
by Editor in Breaking News
Nine shipments of orange juice originating from Brazil and Canada were detained on Friday after they tested positive for the illegal fungicide carbendazim, according to various media reports. The …
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Latin American lessons may enlighten China
Posted in January 29th, 2012
by Editor in Breaking News
Latin American countries often draw global attention for their skeptical stance against the US. But how about their economies and development over recent decades? What issues have they encountered …
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UBS Says Brazil Investment Banking Chief Centola Has Left Firm
Posted in January 29th, 2012
by Editor in Breaking News
Jan. 27 (Bloomberg) — UBS AG, Switzerland’s biggest bank, said that Eduardo Centola, head of investment banking in Brazil, has left after 15 months at the …
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Brazilian duo win Star Class event in Miami
Posted in January 29th, 2012
by Editor in Breaking News
Brazil's Robert Scheidt and Bruno Prada finished third Saturday to win the Star class in US Sailing's six-day Rolex Miami OCR.Austria's Nico Karth and Nikolaus Resch finished second to top …
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Ahmadinejad's Latin America trip kicks sand in US eyes, but is it threatening
Posted in January 29th, 2012
by Editor in Breaking News
(AXcess News) Washington – Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad arrives in America's backyard Sunday for a five-country trip designed to counter perceptions of Iran's growing …
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Market expands for Brazilian bikinis
Posted in January 29th, 2012
by Editor in Breaking News
Women shop Friday for bikinis at a store in Rio de Janeiro, where a larger number of bikini manufacturers offer new plus-size lines. "We're working from the principle that bigger women are …
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Brazilian leader under pressure on rights ahead of Cuba trip
Posted in January 29th, 2012
by Editor in Breaking News
Dilma Rousseff arrives in Cuba on Monday on her first visit there as Brazil's president, and she's facing pressure to take a stronger and more public stance on human rights violations that …
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Death toll from Brazil buildings collapse reaches 17
Posted in January 29th, 2012
by Editor in Breaking News
RIO DE JANEIRO (AFP) – The death toll from Brazil's buildings collapse reached 17 after rescue workers on Saturday found two more bodies under the rubble.Eight of the dead have already been …
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World Cup Headache for Brazil
Posted in January 29th, 2012
by Editor in Breaking News
As the five-time soccer world champions ramp up to stage the premier event of the wildly popular sport, the heavens ought to be ablaze and the oceans parting. But with the countdown racing to the …
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Brazil's 'Big Brother' gets dose of shocking reality
Posted in January 29th, 2012
by Editor in Breaking News
reality television 's sordid history. According to some interpretations, a suspected sexual assault was broadcast live from the house of Brazil's "Big Brother" Jan. 15. Though …
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Brazilian bikini makers respond to growing population
Posted in January 29th, 2012
by Editor in Breaking News
Bathers at Piscinao de Ramos, an artificial lake in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, are among those benefiting from the growing number of bikini manufactuers offering a wider range of …
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New Latin American Music Picks From 'Global Village'
Posted in January 29th, 2012
by Editor in Breaking News
, the world music show he hosts on KPFK in Los Angeles. This week, Arcos has compiled songs from four of his favorite new Latin American artists, with music ranging from a reworking of traditional …
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Brazil nabs notorious drug lord
Posted in January 29th, 2012
by Editor in Breaking News
SAO PAULO – One of Brazil's most wanted and dangerous drug barons was abruptly captured late Friday while on vacation in a posh mountain town outside of Sao Paulo. Fabianao Atanazio da Silva, …
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Ban appoints Brazilian environment official as UN biodiversity chief
Posted in January 28th, 2012
by Editor in Breaking News
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has appointed Braulio Ferreira de Souza Dias, a national of Brazil, as Executive Secretary of the Secretariat of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CB
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First round of talks ahead of UN sustainable development conference ends
Posted in January 28th, 2012
by Editor in Breaking News
Delegates from United Nations agencies, Member States and various civil society have concluded three-days of deliberations on the draft outcome document of the UN conference on sustainable development
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Sao Paulo's ace keeper undergoes surgery
Posted in January 28th, 2012
by Editor in Breaking News
Sao Paulo's veteran goalkeeper Rogerio Ceni successfully underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder, the club confirmed.
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NBA legend Abdul-Jabbar pays visit to Flamengo
Posted in January 28th, 2012
by Editor in Breaking News
On a mission from the United States Olympic Committee (USOC), NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar visited Brazilian basketball club Flamengo's athletic facilities.
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IBSA calls for early conclusion of WTO Doha round
Posted in January 28th, 2012
by Editor in Breaking News
India, Brazil and South Africa have called for early conclusion of the Doha round of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) negotiations saying it would help boost global economic growth.
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Toll in Brazil building collapse rises to 17
Posted in January 28th, 2012
by Editor in Breaking News
Rescue workers have found the bodies of 17 people killed in the Jan 25 building collapse in Rio de Janeiro, authorities said Saturday.
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France's PSG signs Brazilian Alex
Posted in January 28th, 2012
by Editor in Breaking News
Brazilian defender Alex joined French Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on a two-and-half years' contract, the club confirmed.
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Independent UN expert calls on Brazil to suspend Soo Paulo evictions
Posted in January 27th, 2012
by Editor in Breaking News
An independent United Nations human rights expert today urged Brazilian authorities to suspend evictions from the Pinheirinho settlement in So Paulo and find durable solutions with residents.
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Bank robber 'accidentally' shoots himself in foot
Posted in January 27th, 2012
by Editor in Breaking News
A bank robber was nabbed by the Brazilian police, after he shot himself in the foot during the break-in.
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Brazil's unemployment rate reaches record low
Posted in January 27th, 2012
by Editor in Breaking News
Brazil's unemployment rate fell to a record-low 4.7 percent in December from the 5.3 percent in the same period in 2010, the government's statistics agency said.
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Bollywood tests Latin American waters with 'Guzaarish'
Posted in January 27th, 2012
by Editor in Breaking News
Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai starrer 'Guzaarish' – meaning 'request' in English – is set for a Peru release in February this year, as Bollywood looks towards newer markets.
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Mexico rolls out supercomputer
Posted in January 27th, 2012
by Editor in Breaking News
Mexican scientists inaugurated Latin America's No. 2 supercomputer by size and speed, with the ability to process 24.9 trillion operations per second, authorities said.
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5 Dead in Brazil Buildings Collapse
Posted in January 27th, 2012
by Editor in Breaking News
Rescue workers in Brazil have pulled at least five bodies from the rubble of three collapsed buildings in downtown Rio de Janeiro. At least six people were injured and 15 others are still missing.
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Brazilian company to expand plant in Ala.
Posted in January 27th, 2012
by Editor in Breaking News
PRATTVILLE, Ala. — One of the world's largest manufacturers of brake pads plans to expand its Prattville plant and add 100 new jobs.Fras-Le announced Thursday it will invest million in …
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Public Eye award singles out Brazilian mining company, Barclays
Posted in January 27th, 2012
by Editor in Breaking News
human rights " in the world.After clocking over 25,000 votes online, the world's second largest mining firm was declared the winner of The Public Eye, an annual awards ceremony organised …
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Illegal construction blamed in collapse
Posted in January 27th, 2012
by Editor in Breaking News
Rio de Janeiro — A janitor finishing up the day's work, an accountant closing the books for the month, a computer technician installing software: each had a reason to stay a little late at …
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Brazilian Businessmen Are The Third Most Optimistic in The World.
Posted in January 27th, 2012
by Editor in Breaking News
The Grant Thornton International Business Report (IBR) is a quarterlysurvey of business leaders from across the globe to measure global business confidence. Launched in 1992, the report is now in …
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Chevron to face charges over Brazil spill
Posted in January 27th, 2012
by Editor in Breaking News
An aerial view is seen of oil that seeped off the coast of Rio de Janeiro, caused by a well drilled by Chevron at Frade, on the water in Campos Basin in Rio de Janeiro state November 18, …
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Davi Oliveira Named VP/MD of Brazil for Paramount Home Media Distribution
Posted in January 27th, 2012
by Editor in Breaking News
, senior vp, Asia Pacific and Latin America physical and digital transactional sales. With 25 years of experience, Oliveira joins PHMD from Samsung do Brasil where he served as sales director, …
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American Airlines to add flights between D/FW, Brazil
Posted in January 27th, 2012
by Editor in Breaking News
Follow this company announced it will expand the number of weekly flights between Brazil and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Fort Worth-based …
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Visa initiative may boost Brazilian travel
Posted in January 27th, 2012
by Editor in Breaking News
Barack Obama during an Orlando visit on Jan. 19. Brazilian leisure travel spending locally is expected to reach 0 million this year, but that could exceed .7 billion under Obama's plans …
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Rousseff signals clear difference with Lula da Silva in coming visit to Cuba
Posted in January 27th, 2012
by Editor in Breaking News
Brazil issued a tourist visa to a dissident Cuban blogger a few days before President Dilma Rousseff is scheduled to travel to the Castro family island in a visit being dominated by human rights …
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Petrobras admits oil leak off the coast of southern Brazil
Posted in January 27th, 2012
by Editor in Breaking News
Transpetro, a subsidiary of Brazil's state-run energy giant Petrobras, said Thursday it had detected an oil leak off the coast of Rio Grande do Sul state but did not know how much had …
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