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

Brazil defender moves to Arsenal

Wednesday, August 31st 2011, 15:09
related countries: Turkey

Arsenal have signed Brazilian international left-back Andre Santos from Turkish champions Fenerbahce for £6.2m.
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Vivendi profits boosted by games

Wednesday, August 31st 2011, 6:27

Vivendi, Europe's biggest telecom and entertainment group, reports results were boosted by its games business and its Brazilian unit.
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Brazil tram derailment kills five

Sunday, August 28th 2011, 0:14

A tram popular with tourists derails in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro killing its driver and four passengers, with another 27 injured.
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Fourth Brazilian minister resigns

Thursday, August 18th 2011, 2:26
related countries: Brazil

Brazil's Agriculture Minister Wagner Rossi steps down over what he calls "false accusations" of corruption, the fourth minister to go since President Rousseff took office in January.
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Petrobras profit jumps by a third

Tuesday, August 16th 2011, 9:52

Brazilian state-owned oil company Petrobras reports a 32% jump in its second-quarter net income thanks to investment gains.
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Aguero like Romario, says Mancini

Tuesday, August 16th 2011, 8:27
related countries: Argentina

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini describes Sergio Aguero as a "photocopy" of Brazilian legend Romario after the Argentine's superb debut against Swansea.
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ANC's Malema sorry over Botswana

Sunday, August 14th 2011, 14:50
related countries: South Africa

The youth leader of South Africa's governing ANC party, Julius Malema, apologises for urging regime change in Botswana.
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VIDEO: Brazilian judge Acioli shot dead

Saturday, August 13th 2011, 5:58

A Brazilian judge, Patricia Acioli, who was renowned for her work against organised crime, has been shot dead in Rio de Janeiro State.
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Gang-fighting judge gunned down

Saturday, August 13th 2011, 0:49

A Brazilian judge, Patricia Acioli, renowned for her work against organised crime, is shot dead in Rio de Janeiro State.
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Career women

Friday, August 12th 2011, 23:38

Why fewer Brazilians become maids as economy booms
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George Soros sued for $50m by ex

Thursday, August 11th 2011, 19:41

A former girlfriend of billionaire investor George Soros has sued him for $50m (£30m), claiming he broke promises to buy her a New York apartment.
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Brazil tribe overrun by 'dealers'

Monday, August 8th 2011, 18:33

A tribe of Brazilian Indians which has had no contact with the outside world is believed to have come under attack by suspected drug dealers, officials say.
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Brazil defence minister resigns

Friday, August 5th 2011, 8:15

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff replaces Defence Minister Nelson Jobim, after he made disparaging remarks about colleagues.
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Brazil protects domestic industry

Wednesday, August 3rd 2011, 3:31

The Brazilian president unveils a range of plans to help domestic industry be more competitive against cheap foreign imports.
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Corinthians withdraw Tevez offer

Wednesday, July 20th 2011, 8:45

Argentine striker Carlos Tevez's proposed £40m move from Manchester City to Corinthians falls through as the Brazilian club pulls out of the deal.
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Mancini closes in on Aguero deal

Tuesday, July 19th 2011, 10:36

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini says he expects the club to make a bid for Atletico Madrid striker Sergio Aguero in the next few days
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Armed gang raids luxury Rio hotel

Monday, July 18th 2011, 16:35

Armed robbers invade a luxury hotel in Rio de Janeiro, robbing guests before making their escape, Brazilian police say.
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Menezes family urges wider probe

Thursday, July 14th 2011, 21:15
related countries: United Kingdom

The family of Brazilian Jean Charles de Menezes mistakenly shot dead by UK police in 2005 writes to the UK PM after it was revealed that a relative may have been hacked.
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Brazil plane crashes, killing 16

Wednesday, July 13th 2011, 14:48
related countries: Brazil

A small plane crashes in the city of Recife in north-eastern Brazil, killing all 16 people on board.
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Man City turn down £35m Tevez bid

Tuesday, July 12th 2011, 18:56

Brazilian club Corinthians make a £35m (40m euro) bid for Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez - but the offer is likely to be rejected.
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Brazil ex-President Franco dies

Saturday, July 2nd 2011, 22:08

Former Brazilian President Itamar Franco dies in Sao Paulo aged 81 after complications from leukaemia.
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Making way

Thursday, June 30th 2011, 23:53

The plight of Brazilian favela dwellers evicted for Olympics
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VIDEO: Brazilian homeless man takes to tree

Wednesday, June 29th 2011, 2:40
related countries: Brazil
related places: Sao Paulo

The life of one homeless shoe-shiner in Sao Paulo, Brazil, who has chosen to live in a tree to avoid the dangers of staying on the streets.
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VIDEO: Botswana's 'warm welcome' for Obamas

Friday, June 24th 2011, 16:32

Michelle Obama has said she has been given a warm welcome on her visit to Botswana, during a two-nation tour of southern Africa.
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Eight shot dead in Rio drug raid

Thursday, June 23rd 2011, 21:56

Eight suspected drug traffickers are killed during a raid by Brazilian police on a slum area in Rio de Janeiro.
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LulzSec hits Brazilian websites

Wednesday, June 22nd 2011, 15:19

The websites of the Brazilian government and President have fallen victim to hacker group Lulz Security.
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