Worst of recession over for Brazil: Government economistsRIO DE JANEIRO - Brazil will witness overall economic growth this year despite a 3.6 percent contraction in the fourth quarter of 2008, the state-funded Institute for Applied Economic Research (IPEA) has said, indicating that the worst of recession was over for Latin America’s biggest economy. Petrobras expects to be world oil major by 2020: OfficialRIO DE JANEIRO - The CEO of Brazil’s Petrobras has said that the state-controlled firm will be one of the world’s largest oil companies by 2020. We have never seen a McLaren so far behind: MassaRIO DE JANEIRO - Surprised over the poor pre-season performance of the McLaren-Mercedes team, but worried about the excellence of Brawn GP and the evolution of Toyota, Ferrari’s Brazilian Formula 1 driver Felipe Massa travelled to Australia Monday. In Brazil, hirings surpass dismissals for first time in four monthsRIO DE JANEIRO - Over 9,000 new jobs were created in Brazil in February, the first time hirings surpassed dismissals in the country in four months, the Labour Ministry said Wednesday. Wins not points to decide Formula One titlePARIS/RIO DE JANEIRO - The number of wins rather than the highest number of points will decide the Formula One title from the 2009 season onwards, world motorsport federation FIA said. Brazilian abducts daughter, steals plane and crashes into mallRIO DE JANEIRO - A Brazilian man suspected of having raped a teenage girl attacked his wife, abducted his five-year-old daughter in a stolen airplane and crashed on the parking lot of a shopping mall. Pay poor nations to preserve rainforests: Prince CharlesRIO DE JANEIRO - Industrialised nations should issue bonds to finance rainforest conservation and promote the development of poorer nations, Britain’s Prince Charles has said in this Brazilian city. Ronaldo the Phoenix, again on top of Brazilian footballRIO DE JANEIRO - The world of Brazilian football was again at Ronaldo’s feet Monday, just hours after the veteran striker proved wrong those who doubted his chances of recovering from a third knee operation, a 13-month absence from the pitch and several kilograms too many. Brazilian archbishop slammed over minor’s abortion issueRIO DE JANEIRO - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has criticised a Catholic archbishop for ex-communicating the mother of a nine-year-old who had an abortion after her stepfather raped her. Brazilian president slams excommunications over minor’s abortionRIO DE JANEIRO - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has criticised a Catholic archbishop for excommunicating the mother of a nine-year-old girl who had an abortion after being raped by her stepfather, EFE reported Saturday. Catholic Church contests abortion for raped nine-year-oldRIO DE JANEIRO - Brazil’s Catholic Church has spoken out against plans for an abortion for a nine-year-old girl who was raped by her stepfather, national media reported citing church representatives. I want to have a cup of coffee with Obama: PeleRIO DE JANEIRO - Pele, the Brazilian considered by most soccer fans the world’s greatest player ever, has said that he is collecting a government pension, and added that he’d like to have a cup of coffee with US President Barack Obama ‘when he’s a little calmer’. Top samba schools strut their stuff at Rio carnivalRIO DE JANEIRO - Six top samba schools at the Carnival of Rio de Janeiro have got members of the public moving to the beat with shows that last until dawn. ‘Worst of the economic crisis over for Brazil’RIO DE JANEIRO - Brazil has survived the worst of the global financial crisis and Latin America’s largest economy could see an upturn as early as the second quarter, the state-run Institute for Applied Economic Research (IPEA) said. Amazon deforestation caused extinction of 26 speciesRIO DE JANEIRO - The deforestation in the Amazon rainforest region has led to the extinction of 26 animal and plant species, a UN report said. Rio Carnival tourists face criminal raidsRIO DE JANEIRO - Young foreign tourists who travelled to Brazil for the world-famous Rio de Janeiro Carnival were facing an unexpected threat Thursday: the raids of criminal gangs on youth hostels in the city. Brazilian baby hospitalised for drug overdoseRIO DE JANEIRO - A baby boy in Brazil’s Mato Grosso state has been admitted to a hospital following an overdose of cocaine, which he ingested by accident, EFE reported Tuesday. Family of 14 arrested for drug traffickingRIO DE JANEIRO - Brazilian police have arrested 14 people from one family, including a 75-year-old woman and a 10-year-old boy, on suspicion of drug trafficking. 24 killed in Brazil plane crashRIO DE JANEIRO - Twenty-four people were killed when the aircraft in which they were travelling crashed into a river in Brazil’s Amazon region, EFE reported Sunday. Brazilian president says he prays for ObamaRIO DE JANEIRO - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has said that he prays for US President Barack Obama to be successful in his efforts to overcome the ongoing economic and financial crisis. Dunga set to keep Robinho in Brazil squad despite scandalRIO DE JANEIRO - Robinho will remain among the Brazilian players called for national duty in February despite charges of alleged rape against the Manchester City player, said national coach Carlos Dunga. Italy recalls ambassador from BrazilRIO DE JANEIRO - The Italian government announced that it has recalled the country’s ambassador in Brazil, Michele Valensise, after the Brazilian government maintained its decision to grant refugee status to Italian writer Cesare Battisti. Over 100,000 people gather in Brazil for world social forumRIO DE JANEIRO - Over 100,000 people from 150 countries have gathered at the ninth session of the World Social Forum (WSF) being held in Belem, Para state, in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest region. Kaka set to star for Brazil in friendly against ItalyRIO DE JANEIRO - AC Milan superstar Kaka is the main attraction of the Brazil team that is set to play Italy in a high-profile friendly game, Feb 10 in London. Young Brazilian model loses hands, feet to infectionRIO DE JANEIRO - A 20-year-old Brazilian model who represented her country in international competitions had to have her hands and feet amputated because of an infection and is now fighting for her life in hospital, local media reported. Petrobras says its oil, gas output increased in 2008RIO DE JANEIRO - Brazil’s energy giant Petrobras has announced that its oil and gas output increased by 4.3 percent in 2008, EFE reported Saturday. ‘Brazil’s economic prospects positive despite crisis’RIO DE JANEIRO - Brazil’s economic prospects in 2009 remain positive despite the ongoing global financial crisis, says a study by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Nine killed in Brazil bus accidentRIO DE JANEIRO - Nine people were killed and 22 others injured when a passenger bus veered off the road and fell into a river in southwestern Brazil, EFE reported Tuesday. Brazil economy back on rails early next year: ministerRIO DE JANEIRO - Brazil, recovering from the impact of the global financial meltdown, expects its economy to grow in the first half of 2009. Christmas gift for Brazilian striker Ronaldo - a baby girlRIO DE JANEIRO - Brazilian superstar Ronaldo has received the perfect Christmas gift . His fiancee Maria Beatriz Anthony has given birth to a baby girl, local media reported. |
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