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Admasu clinches Sao Silvestre Road Race

The 90th edition of the Sao Silvestre Road Race got underway in Sao Paulo on Wednesday with Ethiopian runners taking the top spots in the male and

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Brazilian worshippers celebrate the Goddess of the Sea

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'Super-Bacteria' found in Rio's Olympic waters

Avoiding capsizing or just falling into the water is one objective for sailors and windsurfers during major competitions. But for the 2016 Rio

Brazil

Parts of Sao Paolo under water after 48 hours of heavy rain

Two days of heavy rain in Sao Paulo in Brazil have left parts of the city flooded, taking out power in some neighbourhoods and

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Brazilian serial killer claims deaths of more than 40 people

A Brazilian man arrested by police claims to have killed 42 people over the last decade in Rio de Janeiro. Sailson Jose das Gracas was detained on

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Brazil President Rousseff moved to tears by military rule abuses report

The national Truth Commission's report says arrests, torture, executions and disappearances were rife during the 1964-85 military dictatorship.

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Rio unveils statue of father of bossa nova Tom Jobim

Some 20 years after his death, famous Brazilian composer "Tom" Jobim has his very own statue overlooking the Rio beach he immortalized in his

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161 crosses mark police deaths in Rio de Janerio

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Pele discharged from hospital

Brazil’s footballing legend Pele was discharged from a hospital in Sao Paulo on Tuesday. The 74-year-old three-time World Cup winner was admitted a

China

China and Brazil launch jointly developed rocket

A rocket developed jointly by China and Brazil has been launched from China’s northern Shanxi Province. It was carrying a satellite which will be

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Brazil show supremacy on second day of FINA Worlds

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Brazil legend Pele improving after urinary infection

Brazil’s footballing legend Pele has left an intensive care unit in Sao Paulo and is on the mend following a urinary infection. The 74-year-old

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Rio de Janeiro unveils 85-metre-tall floating Christmas 'tree'

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Ceni extends contract

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Pele 'fine' after being taken into special care unit

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Brazilian Brandão jailed for headbutting Paris St Germain's Motta

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Brazil: heavy rain storm drenches Sao Paulo

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UNESCO extends arts protection list

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Rio 2016 Olympic mascots unveiled

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Rosberg keeps alive his title hopes as Marquez ends season with Brazilian victory