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10th May, 2013
Stigma hampering cervical cancer battle in India
It is critical to educate the public about sexual issues due to which cervical cancer is widespread in India.
It is critical to educate the public about sexual issues due to which cervical cancer is widespread in India.
11th April, 2013
A world unseen
They want to see the area again become worthy of the name Mariwatsd - a Xavante word for “thick, dangerous forest.”
They want to see the area again become worthy of the name Mariwatsd - a Xavante word for “thick, dangerous forest.”
3rd April, 2013
FIFA picks GoalControl goal-line tech system
FIFA opted for GoalControl as its goal-line technology system to be used at next year's World Cup in Brazil.
FIFA opted for GoalControl as its goal-line technology system to be used at next year's World Cup in Brazil.
24th March, 2013
‘Home’ World Cup is a great responsibility: Ramires
"There is always pressure and expectation, but hopefully we will do well and I will take part."
"There is always pressure and expectation, but hopefully we will do well and I will take part."
20th March, 2013
38 turtles confiscated in raid on shop
Thirty-eight turtles, mainly hatchlings, were confiscated during a raid by wildlife officials at a shop on Burnes Road.
Thirty-eight turtles, mainly hatchlings, were confiscated during a raid by wildlife officials at a shop on Burnes Road.
14th February, 2013
Apple loses right to use iPhone trademark in Brazil: WSJ
Gradiente Electronica registered the "iphone" name in 2000, seven years before Apple launched its popular smartphone.
Gradiente Electronica registered the "iphone" name in 2000, seven years before Apple launched its popular smartphone.
4th February, 2013
Blocao dog carnival
The Blocao dog carnival sees canine owners celebrating with their disguised four-legged partiers.
The Blocao dog carnival sees canine owners celebrating with their disguised four-legged partiers.
28th January, 2013
Brazil mourns victims of deadly nightclub blaze
A fire in a small university town left more than 230 people dead and over 100 injured on Sunday, with many still fighting for their lives.
A fire in a small university town left more than 230 people dead and over 100 injured on Sunday, with many still fighting for their lives.
9th January, 2013
Drought forces farmers to feed cacti to livestock
High temperatures and a severe drought take their toll on farming communities in north-eastern Brazil.
High temperatures and a severe drought take their toll on farming communities in north-eastern Brazil.
6th January, 2013
Cat caught carrying saw, phone into Brazil prison
“It’s tough to find out who’s responsible for the action as the cat doesn’t speak”
“It’s tough to find out who’s responsible for the action as the cat doesn’t speak”
15th December, 2012
Gun row a warning for Brazil World Cup: Blatter
Security officials allegedly pulled guns and beat players at the final of the Copa Sudamericana in Brazil.
Security officials allegedly pulled guns and beat players at the final of the Copa Sudamericana in Brazil.
14th December, 2012
Brazil using football to tackle youth unemployment
Rather than scoring goals, team-work is the name of the game in this football match -- and finding jobs.
Rather than scoring goals, team-work is the name of the game in this football match -- and finding jobs.
30th November, 2012
Brazil obliged to win home World Cup: Scolari
“We are not favourites right now but we intend to turn ourselves into favourites during the tournament.”
“We are not favourites right now but we intend to turn ourselves into favourites during the tournament.”
27th November, 2012
‘Big Phil’ touted for Brazil return: reports
Brazil are set to delve back into their glorious past by re-appointing 2002 World Cup-winning coach.
Brazil are set to delve back into their glorious past by re-appointing 2002 World Cup-winning coach.
27th November, 2012
Challenges ahead for Brazil, Valcke says
Brazil still faces major challenges to stage the 2014 World Cup, particularly with respect to transport and accommodation for the hundreds of thousands of fans, the FIFA secretary-general said here Monday.
Brazil still faces major challenges to stage the 2014 World Cup, particularly with respect to transport and accommodation for the hundreds of thousands of fans, the FIFA secretary-general said here Monday.
13th November, 2012
Pele taken to hospital in Sao Paulo
Legendary Brazilian footballer Pele was hospitalised on Tuesday, according to a spokesman at a Sao Paulo-based medical centre, who did not give any further information.
Legendary Brazilian footballer Pele was hospitalised on Tuesday, according to a spokesman at a Sao Paulo-based medical centre, who did not give any further information.
3rd November, 2012
Biologist makes leap with three-fingered frog discovery
While trekking in a reserve in south Brazil, biologist Michel Garey chanced upon a new species of tiny, three-fingered frogs.
While trekking in a reserve in south Brazil, biologist Michel Garey chanced upon a new species of tiny, three-fingered frogs.
27th September, 2012
Google executive questioned over Brazil election video
Google's most senior executive in Brazil was questioned and released after the company failed to take down a YouTube video attacking a mayoral candidate in violation of electoral law.
Google's most senior executive in Brazil was questioned and released after the company failed to take down a YouTube video attacking a mayoral candidate in violation of electoral law.
26th September, 2012
India imports raw sugar for first time in 2 years
Indian mills have signed deals for up to 450,000 tonnes of Brazilian raw sugar as a gap between domestic and overseas prices widens.
Indian mills have signed deals for up to 450,000 tonnes of Brazilian raw sugar as a gap between domestic and overseas prices widens.
14th August, 2012
Olympic flag arrives in Rio
The Olympic flag arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Monday, the Brazilian city that will host the 2016 Summer Games.
The Olympic flag arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Monday, the Brazilian city that will host the 2016 Summer Games.
