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Call in the riot police, the bankers are coming

Barry Artiste Op/Ed Boy, I bet Lawyers and Used Car Salesman and Politicians are breathing a big sigh of relief the world over, now that Bankers are the New Black (plague) when it comes to reviling those who done...

Saving The Amazon: Brazil Pledges to cut Amazon destruction in half

A huge step was taken by the Brazilian government on Dec, 1 2008, Brazil's government has pledged to cut Amazon destruction in half. This is a huge acheivement for the environment. According to Roberto...

Russia-Venezuela nuclear accord after Brazil bought weapons

After paying a short visit to Brasilia and meeting Lula da Silva, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev agreed to sell helicopters and tanks to Brazil. Both countries agreed on the need to build a new financial...

Iran and Brazil look for the improvement of bilateral ties eagerly

To the dismay of current US administration and some conservative sectors in the region, Iran continues to improve relations with Latin American countries. To the already cultivated bilateral relations with Cuba,...

Brazilians vote in runoff mayoral elections

"President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's Workers' Party is poised to gain power in many cities _ but lose Sao" " SAO PAULO, Brazil (AP) - Brazil's ruling party will likely lose its push to retake control of South...

Brazil poll result mixed for Lula

" Brazil's local elections have brought mixed results for President Luiz Ignacio da Silva's Workers' Party. Almost 130 million Brazilian voters went to the polls on Sunday to elect mayors and councillors. ...

Brazil gets nuke submarine through French connection

Brazilian longings for a nuclear sub has gone for decades. Now and with the assistance of France, it would be able to make such project true. Brasilia expects to sign a military...

Brazil doesn't want to join OPEC

As Indonesia prepares to leave and Ecuador just joined amid soaring oil prices, Brazil refuses to become an OPEC member. " Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:43:43 GMT Brazil has turned down a “formal invitation”...

Brazil reserve ruling delayed

" Brazil reserve ruling delayed     Brazil's supreme court has delayed a ruling over the future of a tribal reserve on the country's northern border until later in the year. A panel of 11...

Brazilian Lula da Silva blames speculators for soaring food prices

During his official visit to Indonesia, Brazilian President Lula da Silva commented on current food crisis. As Brazil  and Indonesia are rather keen of bio-fuel production, President da Silva blamed...

Brazil and Cuba get closer

Brazil and Cuba have become closer as ideological similarities allow both governments to keep a working relation.  The President of the Cuban National Assembly visited Brazil and stated bilateral relations were at an optimal stage. He also commented on the recent...

Iceland best place to live, Africa worst, says UN

None of these rankings are too shocking I reckon.  Yay Canada for being in the top five!"BRASILIA (Reuters) - Iceland has overtaken Norway as the world's most desirable country to live in, according to an...

Brazil to hand out 19.5 million condoms for Carnival

Brasilia (ANTARA News) - The Brazilian government is to hand out 19.5 million condoms across the country during its upcoming Carnival to rein in transmission of sexual diseases, the health ministry said.That is nearly double the number of free prophylactics distributed during...

Texting may be hazardous to your thumbs

" Well, it had to happen sooner or later. The first recorded case of “Text Messagers Thumb”. In New Zealand.  "The 20-year old student is thought to have sent up to 100-text messages/day, which resulted in inflammation of the tendons in her thumb, causing grave...

Worlds player of the year Kaka

"Factbox on Brazil playmaker Kaka, FIFA`s World Player of the Year, reported by Reuters.Born: April 22, 1982 in Brasilia, Brazil* Makes an immediate impact for Sao Paulo, scoring 12 goals in 27 appearances in the...

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