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.

World news related to Botswana – overview

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• May 17th 2013 – March 13th 2013
• March 12th 2013 – December 13th 2012
• December 7th 2012 – October 14th 2012
• October 12th 2012 – July 15th 2012
• July 14th 2012 – April 7th 2012
• April 7th 2012 – February 6th 2012
• February 5th 2012 – November 18th 2011
• November 17th 2011 – August 31st 2011
• August 31st 2011 – June 22nd 2011
• June 20th 2011 – March 19th 2011
• March 3rd 2011 – January 5th 2011
• December 23rd 2010 – November 17th 2010
• November 7th 2010 – August 25th 2010
• August 19th 2010 – April 12th 2010
• April 10th 2010 – December 19th 2009
• December 17th 2009 – October 16th 2009
• October 16th 2009 – June 2nd 2009
• June 2nd 2009 – February 12th 2009
• February 9th 2009 – October 29th 2008
• October 20th 2008 – May 27th 2008
• May 26th 2008 – December 22nd 2007
• December 13th 2007 – August 3rd 2007
• August 2nd 2007 – February 26th 2007
• February 22nd 2007 – October 20th 2006
• October 16th 2006 – June 21st 2006
• June 20th 2006 – January 30th 2006
• January 29th 2006 – November 16th 2005

Botswana: news

Brazil police raid Amazon miners

Saturday, July 14th 2012, 0:56

Brazilian police mount a big operation against illegal gold miners working in the Yanomami indigenous reserve in the Amazon rainforest.
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Brazil shootings leave eight dead

Thursday, July 12th 2012, 14:52

Gunmen kill eight people in greater Sao Paulo, apparently taking advantage of noisy celebrations for local side Palmeiras who won the Brazilian Cup final.
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Brazil indigenous group in clash

Wednesday, July 4th 2012, 21:17

An elite Brazilian police unit is sent deep into the Amazon jungle to restore order after members of an indigenous group burned down a police station.
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Belo Horizonte builds for World Cup 2014

Thursday, June 28th 2012, 22:29

Brazilian city that saw one of biggest shocks in World Cup history prepares for 2014
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How ants enlist emergency help

Wednesday, June 27th 2012, 8:20

Brazilian ants deploy emergency "chemical nets" to drag swarms of their nestmates into helping them carry large food items, a study shows.
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Brazilian tribe in damages plea

Wednesday, June 20th 2012, 19:20

A Brazilian prosecutor requests £53m ($83m) in damages for Guarani tribespeople forcibly evicted from their ancestral lands.
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Brazil journalist Ivan Lessa dies

Saturday, June 9th 2012, 20:43
related countries: United Kingdom
related places: London

Prominent Brazilian journalist and writer Ivan Lessa, a contributor to the BBC for nearly 35 years, dies in London at the age of 77.
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Brazil signs World Cup beer law

Wednesday, June 6th 2012, 19:32

Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff signs into law a measure allowing beer sales at the 2014 World Cup but they could still be banned at a lower level.
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Florida anti-Cuba law challenged

Tuesday, June 5th 2012, 21:04
related countries: Cuba, United States
related places: Florida

The US subsidiary of big Brazilian construction company Odebrecht goes to court over Florida legislation that bans business with Cuba.
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My Business: A formula for frizzy hair

Tuesday, May 29th 2012, 23:01

The Brazilian who developed a product for fabulous hair
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Brazil indigenous groups protest

Tuesday, May 29th 2012, 21:05

Groups of Brazilian indigenous people block roads and occupy government buildings, calling for better healthcare in their communities.
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Brazil forest bill part-vetoed

Friday, May 25th 2012, 20:43

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has vetoed some of the articles in the controversial forest code, which environmentalists say could speed up deforestation.
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Brazil cuts tax amid growth doubt

Tuesday, May 22nd 2012, 9:18

The Brazilian government unveils a new stimulus package to boost manufacturing, particularly in the key car sector, to try to boost economic growth.
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Rio hotels agree summit price cut

Thursday, May 17th 2012, 10:29

The Brazilian government reaches a deal with Rio de Janeiro hotel owners to cut spiralling room prices ahead of a major UN summit in the city.
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Brazil truth commission installed

Wednesday, May 16th 2012, 21:27

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff inaugurates a truth commission to investigate rights abuses, including those committed during military rule from 1964-1985.
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VIDEO: Brazilian favelas attracting tourism

Tuesday, May 15th 2012, 20:34
related countries: Brazil

Bars and restaurants in shanty towns in Brazil are becoming a new gastronomic attraction for locals and tourists.
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Brazil launches Amazon operation

Thursday, May 3rd 2012, 10:52

More than 8,500 Brazilian troops are being deployed in a vast area of the Amazon to tackle drug trafficking, logging and illegal mining.
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Judas actor accidentally hanged

Monday, April 23rd 2012, 14:27

Brazilian actor Tiago Klimeck dies after accidentally hanging himself while playing Judas in an Easter Passion play.
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VIDEO: Bulletproofing cars in Brazil

Tuesday, April 17th 2012, 20:53
related countries: Brazil

A material which halves the price of traditional armour plating is getting the attention of the Brazilian middle class.
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Hunting row besets Spanish king

Monday, April 16th 2012, 15:26
related countries: Spain

Spain's ruling Popular Party calls for an end to criticism of a hunting trip to Botswana during which King Juan Carlos broke his hip.
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Spain king in surgery after fall

Saturday, April 14th 2012, 9:29
related countries: Spain

Spain's King Juan Carlos undergoes hip replacement surgery following a fall on a private trip to Botswana, the Royal Palace says.
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Rio favela's Olympic hope

Thursday, April 12th 2012, 10:08

The Brazilian boxer inspired to honour his murdered father
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Bolivia 'axes Amazon road deal'

Tuesday, April 10th 2012, 21:06
related countries: Bolivia

Bolivia is to cancel the contract of a Brazilian firm that was building a controversial road through the Amazon rainforest, President Evo Morales says.
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Brazil and US aim for deeper ties

Monday, April 9th 2012, 21:47
related countries: Brazil, United States
related places: White House

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff stresses the growing importance of Brazil-US relations after meeting President Obama at the White House.
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Brazil seeks US help with skills shortage

Monday, April 9th 2012, 8:09
related countries: United States

Brazil eyes US expertise to help educate its students
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Booming Amazon city eats into jungle

Saturday, April 7th 2012, 13:52

Booming Brazilian city spreads into Amazon habitats
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