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News: Botswana

We have started to collect the most important news related to Botswana in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

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Botswana: news

More die amid Rio slum violence

Thursday, October 22nd 2009, 9:52

The number of people killed in violence in the Brazilian city of Rio since Saturday reaches 32 as police expand operations.
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Brilliant Button clinches title

Sunday, October 18th 2009, 21:33

Jenson Button seals the drivers' championship with a truly outstanding drive at a dramatic Brazilian Grand Prix.
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Brazilian Grand Prix as it happened

Sunday, October 18th 2009, 19:27
related countries: Brazil Brazil

Britain's Jenson Button is crowned world champion after finishing fifth at the Brazilian Grand Prix, with Red Bull's Mark Webber taking the win.
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Botswana ruling party wins poll

Sunday, October 18th 2009, 3:10

Botswana's governing party wins election held during a deep recession in the world's largest diamond producer.
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Rio police die as helicopter hit

Saturday, October 17th 2009, 22:52

Two Brazilian policemen die after their helicopter crashes in Rio de Janeiro amid clashes between police and drug gangs.
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Button bid hit by qualifying flop

Saturday, October 17th 2009, 22:27

Rubens Barrichello lands pole for the Brazilian GP to boost his title hopes as championship leader Jenson Button finishes 14th in a chaotic, rain-hit qualifying session.
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Live - Brazilian GP qualifying

Saturday, October 17th 2009, 13:30

Jenson Button's hopes of wrapping up the title in Brazil suffer a huge blow as he qualifies back in 14th, as rival Rubens Barrichello claims pole.
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Button warned about playing safe

Friday, October 16th 2009, 20:55

Jenson Button's decision to take a cautious approach at Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix could prove costly, McLaren warn.
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Alonso on top as Brawn show pace

Friday, October 16th 2009, 18:49

Renault's Fernando Alonso clocks the fastest lap of Friday's second practice session for the Brazilian Grand Prix.
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Botswana votes in diamond crunch

Friday, October 16th 2009, 13:13

Voters in Botswana are going to the polls amid a deep recession in the world's largest diamond producer.
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Live - Brazilian GP practice

Friday, October 16th 2009, 12:31

Title rivals Jenson Button, Rubens Barrichello and Sebastian Vettel continue their preparations in second practice for the Brazilian Grand Prix.
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Button eyes safety-first approach

Friday, October 16th 2009, 11:15

Jenson Button says he will not take any unnecessary risks at the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday, with the world title within his grasp.
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Massa completes Ferrari F1 test

Monday, October 12th 2009, 11:30

Felipe Massa tests in a Formula 1 car for the first time since suffering a fractured skull, but Ferrari say he will not return to competition this season.
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Fire razes Sao Paulo shanty town

Monday, October 12th 2009, 6:17

At least 200 families are feared homeless after a blaze sweeps through a shanty town in the Brazilian city of Sao Paulo.
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Brazil TV host turns himself in

Friday, October 9th 2009, 18:12

A Brazilian TV presenter who vanished after being accused of ordering killings to boost his show's ratings, turns himself in.
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Santander raises $8bn in Brazil

Wednesday, October 7th 2009, 9:20
related countries: Brazil Brazil

The Brazilian unit of banking giant Santander raises 14.1bn reais ($8.1bn) in the world's biggest share offering since March 2008.
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UN seeks end to Honduras stand-off

Friday, September 25th 2009, 21:34
related countries: Honduras Honduras

Honduras should "cease harassing" the Brazilian embassy, refuge of ousted President Manuel Zelaya, the UN says.
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