Brazil
# brazil - Wednesday 15 May, 2013
Man trying to dribble soccer ball 10,000 miles to Brazil dies after being hit by truck
Swanson had set out on the trek to promote the One World Futbol Project, based in Berkeley, California.
Brazil gives ‘green light’ to same-sex marriage
Brazil is the third and largest Latin American country to give a de facto green light to same-sex marriage.
# brazil - Friday 10 May, 2013
Woman shot in the mouth by harpoon – and survives
The woman’s husband was cleaning his spear gun when it accidentally went off.
# brazil - Tuesday 30 April, 2013
Former FIFA chief Joao Havelange resigns over bribes scandal
But current president Sepp Blatter has been cleared of any wrongdoing.
# brazil - Monday 29 April, 2013
Police seize three Rio favelas from drug traffickers ahead of Pope visit
2.5 million participants are expected to descend upon the city for World Youth Day.
# brazil - Thursday 25 April, 2013
Clarence Seedorf may be 37 but he’s still got skills
The Dutch midfielder is wowing the Brazilian league with moves like this.
# brazil - Monday 15 April, 2013
Is this the worst Brazilian penalty kick of all time?
América São Paulo forward Pilo made a bit of a mess of this spotter.
The best dancer on the internet is this old man
And he’s in a shopping mall.
# brazil - Wednesday 3 April, 2013
Irish teenager charged with threatening Guyana leader
The 17-year-old’s lawyer said he had been drinking alcohol when he told bodyguards he would shoot and kill the president.
# brazil - Monday 1 April, 2013
Form Guide: Usain Bolt starts his season with a 150m win at the Copa, Copacabana
The fastest man on the planet finished the Rio race in 14.42 seconds.
# brazil - Thursday 28 March, 2013
Brazil doctor accused of murder probed over more deaths
A team is re-examining the 1,872 deaths that have happened in the last seven years in an intensive care unit run by a doctor charged with murder.
# brazil - Saturday 23 March, 2013
Nine charged with homicide over Brazil nightclub fire that killed 241
The two owners of the nightclub, three of their partners, two musicians who were performing on the night and a two firefighters have been charged over the blaze in January.
# brazil - Tuesday 19 March, 2013
Brazilian football game delayed after a swarm of bees invaded goal
They tried to set them on fire.
# brazil - Friday 22 February, 2013
# brazil - Monday 18 February, 2013
He’s back! Nadal on the trophy trail again after 7 month absence
“If the pain is bearable like it was today, then it’s fine.” Said the Spaniard after seeing off David Nalbandian in two sets.
# brazil - Tuesday 12 February, 2013
Four killed in Brazil Carnival float fire
Four people died when a float at the end of a Carnival parade ran into a power line and caught fire in the southeastern city of Santos.
# brazil - Friday 8 February, 2013
‘Let there be peace and joy’: Rio kicks off five-day Carnival
The ceremonial King Momo has kicked off five days of colourful bonkersness.
# brazil - Wednesday 6 February, 2013
VIDEO: England beat Brazil 2-1 – here are the goals
Wayne Rooney and Frank Lampard both scored for Roy Hodgson’s side. Fred got the consolation.
England players rally to help Paul Gascoigne
Hodgson insisted that ‘kind words’ will not help the Tyneside-born, ex-Tottenham midfielder before adding: “He needs severe action.”
# brazil - Thursday 31 January, 2013
Brazil nightclub owner blames country for fire
The tragedy raised questions about the reliability of safety regulations in a nation set to host the World Cup and Olympic Games.
# brazil - Tuesday 29 January, 2013
Arrests made in Brazil nightclub blaze investigation
Local reports indicate that as many as 75 people are still in hospital in life-threatening conditions.
# brazil - Monday 28 January, 2013
Brazil mourns victims of nightclub blaze
Officials said 233 people had been killed, with 116 more injured, many still fighting for their lives.
# brazil - Sunday 27 January, 2013
Updated: Death toll from fire at Brazil nightclub rises to 245
A fire engulfed the Kiss nightclub in Santa Maria in the south of the country at around 2am local time but has since been brought under control.
# brazil - Friday 25 January, 2013
This ad is really footage of a €15k robbery
A Brazilian menswear store turns the tables on pre-Christmas thieves with their new ad campaign.
# brazil - Tuesday 22 January, 2013
Putting the favelas of Rio de Janeiro on the map
After a 1937 city ordinance didn’t map them due to their ‘temporary’ nature, the shanty towns have finally been recognised.
Fancy an Olympic trip to Rio in 2016? If so, get your rugby boots
‘Her name is Rio and she dances on the sand’
# brazil - Friday 11 January, 2013
Shock as artist found dead by his famous work in Brazil
Chilean artist Jorge Sealaron was found dead in front of his house, on the steps he created for the Brazilian people.
# brazil - Wednesday 9 January, 2013
Brazilian prostitutes will take free English language classes ahead of the 2014 World Cup
The Association as Prostitution says it’s as important for prostitutes to learn English as taxi drivers.
# brazil - Tuesday 8 January, 2013
PIC: Inmate smuggles contraband into jail… on a cat
The animal was nabbed while sneaking a phone and saws to a convict in Sao Paulo.
# brazil - Tuesday 1 January, 2013
VIDEO: Rescue helicopter crashes into sea at Copacabana beach
Nobody was injured during the dramatic incident.
# brazil - Sunday 23 December, 2012
2012 deadliest year for journalists as 88 killed worldwide
Reporters Without Borders has named the deadliest countries for journalists across the world this year.
# brazil - Friday 21 December, 2012
Long story as Brazilians eye Welsh minnows
The Welsh Alliance League Division 2 leaders have attracted interest from abroad.
Maradona wants to coach Iraq at the World Cup in Brazil
Never thought I’d type that sentence.
# brazil - Wednesday 19 December, 2012
World Cup 2014: Brazil to launch major anti-crime operation
The South American country is aiming to curb trafficking along its borders before next summer’s Confederations Cup.
# brazil - Thursday 13 December, 2012
Sao Paulo awarded Copa Sudamericana final as match abandoned amid chaos
This isn’t what FIFA wants to see ahead of the 2014 World cup in Brazil in two years’ time.
# brazil - Wednesday 12 December, 2012
Club World Cup: Corinthians through to final, awaiting Chelsea
The Brazilian side narrowly edged out Al Ahly thanks to a goal from Paolo Guerrero.
# brazil - Sunday 9 December, 2012
Does my bum look big in this? Wozniacki pokes fun at Serena Williams
Rory McIlroy’s girlfriend showed off her sense of humour during an exhibition match in Brazil.
# brazil - Friday 7 December, 2012
Chelsea agree terms to sign Brazilian starlet Wallace
The 18-year-old right-back is set to join fellow Brazilian youngsters Lucas Piazon and Oscar at Stamford Bridge.
# brazil - Wednesday 5 December, 2012
Ref has ‘final word’ on goal-line technology
The initiative begins this week in Japan, following a surge of calls for it to be introduced in recent years.
# brazil - Friday 30 November, 2012
He’s back: Big Phil Scolari confirmed as new Brazil coach
During his first reign in charge of his country, Scolari led Brazil to the 2002 World Cup title, beating Germany 3-0 in the final.
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