News: Brazil

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

World news related to Brazil – overview

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• December 21st 2009 – November 1st 2009
• October 30th 2009 – September 23rd 2009
• September 18th 2009 – July 25th 2009
• July 24th 2009 – June 9th 2009
• June 7th 2009 – March 26th 2009
• March 6th 2009 – December 1st 2008
• November 29th 2008 – September 26th 2008
• September 17th 2008 – July 14th 2008
• July 12th 2008 – April 1st 2008
• March 29th 2008 – December 20th 2007
• December 17th 2007 – August 30th 2007
• August 28th 2007 – July 19th 2007
• July 19th 2007 – May 23rd 2007
• May 22nd 2007 – February 27th 2007
• February 22nd 2007 – December 11th 2006
• December 8th 2006 – October 1st 2006
• October 1st 2006 – June 29th 2006
• June 29th 2006 – May 14th 2006
• May 13th 2006 – March 1st 2006
• February 25th 2006 – December 2nd 2005
• December 2nd 2005 – November 15th 2005

Brazil: news

Attacks in Brazil leave 30 dead

Saturday, May 13th 2006, 23:27
related countries: Botswana
related places: Sao Paulo

At least 30 people, including 19 policemen, die in a series of attacks in the Brazilian city of Sao Paulo.
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Bolivia 'won't pay compensation'

Thursday, May 11th 2006, 14:12

Bolivia's President Evo Morales says foreign firms should not expect compensation for seized energy assets.
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Brazil joins world's nuclear club

Saturday, May 6th 2006, 19:45

Brazil joins the select group of countries with the capability of enriching uranium for energy production.
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South Americans agree on gas

Thursday, May 4th 2006, 23:19
related countries: Argentina, Venezuela

Argentina, Venezuela, Bolivia and Brazil seek agreement on gas supplies and prices at an emergency summit.
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Third man jailed for US nun death

Thursday, April 27th 2006, 10:55
related countries: United States

A third man is jailed for aiding the killing of US-born nun Dorothy Stang, a peasants' rights activist, in Brazil.
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Brazil meets oil needs with rig

Saturday, April 22nd 2006, 1:19

Brazil's president opens a vast new oil rig which will enable the country to be self-sufficient in oil production.
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Former Brazil football coach dies

Friday, April 21st 2006, 17:35

The former coach of Brazil's national football team, Tele Santana, dies at the age of 74.
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Rural killings marked in Brazil

Tuesday, April 18th 2006, 3:17

Thousands of Brazilians gather to mark the 10th anniversary of the killing of 19 land rights protesters.
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Brazilian back on Earth from ISS

Sunday, April 9th 2006, 3:59
related countries: Botswana

Three astronauts, including Brazil's first man in space, return to Earth from the International Space Station.
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Brazil former minister indicted

Wednesday, April 5th 2006, 15:54

Brazil's ex-finance minister is charged with illegally accessing the account of a witness in a corruption case.
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Brazil targets 2014 World Cup

Tuesday, April 4th 2006, 9:02

World Cup holders Brazil target 2014 as the year to stage the finals for only the second time in their history
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Free trade bid for emerging world

Friday, March 31st 2006, 9:25
related countries: South Africa

Brazil, India and South Africa pledge to set up a free trade area which may grow to take in the nations they represent.
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Call for Brazil corruption action

Thursday, March 30th 2006, 0:58

More than 100 people, including MPs and former ministers, should face corruption charges, an inquiry says.
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Political row hits Brazil shares

Wednesday, March 29th 2006, 5:24

Brazil's currency and leading shares drop further on more fallout from the resignation of the country's finance minister.
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Brazilian finance minister quits

Monday, March 27th 2006, 23:21
related countries: Botswana

Brazil's Finance Minister Antonio Palocci, an ally of the president, resigns after corruption allegations.
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Seven die in Brazil prison riot

Thursday, March 23rd 2006, 14:13
related countries: Botswana

At least seven prisoners are killed at a Brazilian jail after rebelling inmates set fire to mattresses, the authorities say.
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Lula and Blair push trade talks

Thursday, March 9th 2006, 19:11
related countries: United Kingdom

Brazil and Britain call for a summit of world leaders to give a decisive push to global trade liberalisation talks.
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Lula calls for fairer trade deal

Wednesday, March 8th 2006, 16:36
related countries: United Kingdom

Brazil's President Lula, who is visiting the UK, insists a more generous global trade agreement is needed.
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Queen welcomes Brazil's Lula

Tuesday, March 7th 2006, 21:39
related countries: Botswana, United Kingdom
related places: London

The Queen describes the UK and Brazil as "good friends and allies" at a banquet to welcome the Brazilian president.
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Venezuela funding brings Rio win

Wednesday, March 1st 2006, 22:46

Brazil's famous Rio carnival closes with a samba group funded by Venezuela winning the samba prize.
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