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Rio 2016: Brazil and Germany set for final showdown in men’s football
Two years after the 7-1 World Cup demolition that is one of the lowest points of their football history, Brazil have a chance to exact a measure of revenge on Germany after both sides won their semifinals on Wednesday.
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Egypt’s dream team: handball keeping hopes up in Rio
In Egypt, the national football team has always monopolised the spotlight of the country’s sports scene, supported and cheered for by the population and officials. This year, and especially with the Rio Olympics taking the sports world by storm, the spotlight has started to shine on other team sports, specifically handball. Winning the 2016 African …
Judoist and local hero Rafaela Silva claims Brazil’s first gold of the Games
After two days of disappointment on the mat for Brazil, the host nation have picked up their first gold. Rafaela Silva, who grew up in Brazil’s largest favela, claimed victory in the 57kg judo division.
In Cartoon: As the world’s attention shines on Brazil its people are left in the shadows
Brazil promises to present outstanding Olympic Games
There are 11,360 players participating in the ongoing Olympic Games, competing in 28 sports. Brazil dedicated about 47,000 police officers and 38,000 soldiers to be stationed at the events in order to guarantee the safety of 500,000 visitors who came to witness the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Rio de Janeiro witnessed a magnificent opening …
An “Olympic truce” in Brazil?
Can Brazil, through this year’s Olympic Games, leave behind its worst political, economic, and social crisis in decades
Egypt receives 16.65% of Brazilian exports, ranks third in Arab world
Brazilian exports to the Arab world amounted to $5.24bn in the first half of 2016
IOC’s Bach criticized, Russia relieved over doping decision
After the decision not to impose a general ban on Russian athletes from competing at the Olympics in Brazil, IOC President Thomas Bach has faced widespread criticism. In Russia, though, the news was greeted with relief.
Russian doping report due, Olmypic ban requests already drafted
A report into allegations of state-sponsored Russian doping at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics is to be published in Toronto. Draft requests to ban Russia from Rio have already circulated, prompting separate criticism.
Defending lands, indigenous group fights dams in Brazil’s Amazon
The Munduruku indigenous people are resisting hydroelectric dams on the Tapajós River, a major Amazon tributary. The hydropower, touted as green, would destroy forests – and could even increase greenhouse gas emissions.
Crisis-hit Rio drastically cuts Olympic culture program
Expect flashmobs during the Olympic Games, but possibly not much more. Amidst government turmoil in Brazil, Rio’s schedule of Olympic culture events has been drastically slashed, reports Donna Bowater.
Brazil’s Doce River still foul eight months after dam collapse
Eight months after a mining dam collapsed in southeastern Brazil, the 1.6 million people living along the Doce River are still struggling not only with health risks, but also with a crisis of public confidence.
Brazilian court rules against WhatsApp for refusing to comply in drug trafficking case
Brazil’s top court has frozen millions of dollars in WhatsApp’s funds. The company is accused of obstructing a federal investigation related to drug trafficking.
New Brazilian government suspends plans to welcome Syrian refugees
Under the new government, Brazil is abandoning plans to accept more Syrian refugees. Some fear the move will complicate the lives of the 2,200 Syrians who have already come. Bruce Douglas reports from Rio de Janeiro.
Jaguar used in Olympic torch ceremony shot dead in Brazil
A jaguar used as part of the Olympic torch ceremony in Brazil has been shot and killed after escaping. The Olympic Committee said it was “very unhappy” about the tragic shooting
Russia makes final plea to IAAF over athletics suspension
Russia is pleading to have its athletics suspension overturned so it can compete at the Olympic Games in Brazil.
Brazil fire coach Dunga
After a dismal performance at the Copa America, the Brazilian national team have promptly given Carlos Dunga the sack. There was no immediate word about who would take over and lead the team into the Summer Olympics.
Prosecutors in Spain ask for Brazilian striker Neymar to be tried for concealing funds
Brazilian striker Neymar has been accused of concealing the true cost of his 2013 transfer deal from Brazil’s Santo to FC Barcelona. If the case comes to trial he will follow Lionel Messi into court.
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Government crisis in Brazil urgently seeking savior
In Brazil’s political crisis anything seems possible these days. How long will Vice-President Temer cling to his post? Will there be early elections? Even a comeback of President Rousseff could happen.
Brussels suicide bomber’s brother bound for Rio Olympics
The younger brother of one of the Brussels suicide bombers will compete for Belgium at the Olympic Games in Brazil after winning gold at the European Taekwondo Championships.
Brazil accused of unscrupulous foreign loans
Campaigners have claimed the Brazilian national development bank is lending money to damaging foreign projects without proper due diligence. Donna Bowater reports from Rio de Janeiro.
Historic moment for Brazil’s left as Workers’ Party rallies around Lula
Accusations against former president Lula da Silva in Brazil’s corruption probe have mobilized the ruling party, yet embattled President Dilma Rousseff remains out in the cold. Donna Bowater reports from Rio de Janeiro.
Egyptian-Brazilian trade ties indicate strong relationship
Brazil and Egypt continue to enjoy strong trade relations, a resounding demonstration of the countries’ strategic partnership. It is a relationship that stems back as far as 1924 when bilateral relations between Egypt and Brazil began. Over the years, the countries have enjoyed friendly ties and struck agreements on many important global issues, particularly in …
Brazil gears up for 2016 Summer Olympics
Brazilian metropolis Rio de Janeiro has a lot to do before hosting the Summer Games, including overcoming economic crisis and cleaning up its harbor. Eight months before the Games begin, here’s a progress report.
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Full impacts from Brazil’s largest environmental disaster still not known
Brazil’s Marin agrees to US extradition in FIFA corruption case
Neymar has millions in assets frozen in Brazil
A Brazilian court has accused international football star, Neymar, of evading millions of dollars in taxes. Now the Barcelona forward could face fines worth even more than that.
Cheap oil threatens North Sea fields
