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At least 27 of the victims were in the Antonio Trindade Penal Institute near Manaus. (Photo:AP)

4 Prison clashes in Brazil leave 55 dead: Official

The federal government said it was sending reinforcements to boost security in the state's prisons.

28 May 2019 8:26 AM

Brazil are also among favourites for a tournament they have not won since 2007. (Photo: AFP)

Lucas Moura, Fabinho and Marcelo left out of Brazil squad for Copa America

Brazil host the Copa America between June 14 and July 7, kicking off against Bolivia before facing Venezuela and Peru.

18 May 2019 12:12 PM

'What is a golden shower?' Bolsonaro tweeted on Wednesday, a day after posting the video in which a barely dressed party-goer writhes atop a bus shelter, plays with his behind, and then bends over before another man urinates on his head. (Photo: File)

Man urinating on another in carnival; Brazil President criticised for tweeting video

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro sparked shock by tweeting a video showing a man urinate on another during annual street carnival.

07 Mar 2019 11:14 AM

Neymar is currently recovering from another metatarsal injury in his right foot that he sustained in January. (Photo: AP)

2 injuries, not 1 affected World Cup performance: Neymar

Neymar said a problem in his right ankle was affecting his recovery in Russia, as well as the metatarsal fracture in the same foot.

04 Mar 2019 11:33 AM

Speaking during a trip to Brazil on Tuesday, Mattis said repeatedly that the US has no plans to put weapons in space, but he emphasised the vital and growing role that satellites play not just in military operations but in the world economy. (Photo: File)

US needs Space Force to counter Russia, China: James Mattis

Mattis' comments came days after Mike Pence announced ambitious plans to create a sixth, separate US military warfighting service by 2020.

15 Aug 2018 12:38 PM

Thousands of women took to Brazil's streets early November to protest against the bill, which is supported by increasingly influential evangelical Christian groups. (Photo: File/ AP/Representational)

Brazil may ban all abortions even in cases of rape victims, danger to mother's life

Abortion is illegal in Brazil, home to the world's largest Catholic community, except when pregnancy is due to rape.

22 Nov 2017 5:10 PM

Brazilian actor Wagner Moura, wearing a T-shirt that reads in Portuguese "Elections now" speaks during a protest against Brazil's president Michel Temer. (Photo: AP)

Brazilian musicians arrange protest concert demanding new president

They demanded an early vote, if Temer resigns or is forced out, rather than letting Congress choose his replacement.

29 May 2017 1:08 PM

Brazil President Michel Temer. (Photo: AP)

Brazilian President Michel Temer refuses to resign over corruption charges

The Supreme Federal Tribunal opened an investigation into the accusations and lifted the seal on the recording.

19 May 2017 12:06 PM

Brazilian footballer Bruno Fernandes de Souza (Photo: AP)

Brazil: Footballer gets 22-yr jail for conspiring partner's murder, feeding body to dog

Police believed De Souza had planned her abduction and murder along with eight others.

26 Apr 2017 8:18 PM

Francoise Amiridis, the wife of Greece's Ambassador to Brazil Kyriakos Amiridis, arrives at a police station to be interrogated in connection with her husband's disappearance. (Photo: AP)

Greek ambassador to Brazil murdered by wife's cop lover: police

Amiridis's charred body was found Thursday in Rio in his burned-out rental car, a day after his wife declared him missing.

31 Dec 2016 9:10 AM

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