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Brazil

Brazil Football SPORTS 

Brazilian midfielder Urso joins Orlando City

December 27, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Dec 27 (IANS) Orlando City have completed the signing of former Shandong Luneng and Guangzhou R&F midfielder

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Brazil Politics 

Brazil’s Lula plays in friendly football match

December 23, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, Dec 23 (IANS) Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who has been convicted twice in corruption cases,

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Brazil Crime/Disaster/Accident 

4 drivers killed on Brazil gangster’s order over cancelled ride

December 22, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, Dec 22 (IANS) A Brazilian gangster had four rideshare drivers killed as he was angry that his sick mothers

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Brazil Politics 

US won’t levy tariffs on Brazilian steel, aluminium: Bolsonaro

December 21, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, Dec 21 (IANS) Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has said that the US would not levy tariffs on the country’s

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Brazil Crime/Disaster/Accident 

Seven men found dead in vehicle in Brazil

December 16, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Dec 16 (IANS) Authorities found the bodies of seven men inside a vehicle in Brazil on Sunday,

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Brazil Human Interest/Society 

Rio de Janeiro lights up world’s tallest floating Christmas tree

December 15, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Dec 15 (IANS) The Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro has lit up its traditional floating Christmas

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Neto, Chapecoense plane crash survivor, retires from football

December 14, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Dec 14 (IANS) Neto, who was part of the six survivors of the air crash that killed

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Brazil NATIONAL 

Ryan Reynolds’ escape moves during Brazil stage collapse go viral

December 10, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, Dec 10 (IANS) A clipping of Hollywood superstar Ryan Reynolds’ narrow escape after a stage barrier collapse in

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Flamengo striker Barbosa wins Brazil’s Golden Ball

December 10, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Dec 10 (IANS) Inter Milan loanee Gabriel Barbosa has won the Golden Ball for the best player

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Ex-Real Madrid midfielder Lucas Silva on comeback trail

December 7, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Dec 7 (IANS) Former Real Madrid midfielder Lucas Silva is training alone as he seeks to kick-start

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Brazil Politics 

Brazilian prez denies US accusation of devaluing currency

December 5, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio De Janerio, Dec 5 (IANS) Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro denied his administration has purposely devalued the currency to boost

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Brazil HEALTH/MEDICINE 

Brazil approves sale of marijuana-based medicines

December 4, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, Dec 4 (IANS) Brazilian health authorities have approved regulations for the registration and sale of marijuana-based drugs in pharmacies.

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Brazil Crime/Disaster/Accident 

9 killed in Brazil stampede

December 2, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, Dec 2 (IANS) At least nine people were killed and seven others injured during a stampede at a party

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Brazil 

ALERT: Congress MLA Nana Patole to be elected unopposed as Maharashtra Assembly Speaker

December 1, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Guerrero takes Internacional to verge of Copa Libertadores berth

December 1, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Dec 1 (IANS) Paolo Guerrero has struck his fourth goal in three Brazilian Serie A matches as

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Real Madrid top Alaves 2-1 in rain-drenched LaLiga clash

December 1, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Vitoria (Spain), Dec 1 (IANS) After being stymied by Alaves’ defence in the first half, Real Madrid has scored twice

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Brazil CINEMA/SHOWBIZ ENVIRONMENT/WILDLIFE Hollywood 

Leonardo DiCaprio blamed for Amazon fires by Brazil President

November 30, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Nov 30 (IANS) Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has blamed Hollywood’s Oscar-winning superstar Leonardo DiCaprio for the devastating

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Brazil ENVIRONMENT/WILDLIFE 

Amazon fires may enhance glacier melting: Study

November 29, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Nov 29 (IANS) Researchers have found that burning of the rainforest in southwestern Amazonia (the Brazilian, Peruvian

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Brazil Immigration/Law/Rights 

Brazil’s ex-prez found guilty in second corruption case

November 28, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Nov 28 (IANS) A Brazilian court of appeals has affirmed a guilty sentence for ex-president Luiz Inacio

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Flamengo boss Jorge Jesus made honorary Rio citizen

November 26, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Nov 26 (IANS) Flamengo’s Portuguese manager Jorge Jesus has received honorary citizenship of Rio de Janeiro after

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Football victory parade end in clashes in Rio

November 25, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janerio, Nov 25 (IANS) Clashes broke out between police and fans who were celebrating their team’s victory in

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Brazil Business/Economy Politics 

Brazil creates over 8,41,000 jobs in 10 months

November 22, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio De Janeiro, Nov 22 (IANS) Brazil created 8,41,589 jobs from January to October, a 6.4 per cent increase year-on-year,

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Brazil HEALTH/MEDICINE 

Beware! Velvety ‘triple palms’ can be sign of lung cancer

November 18, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, Nov 18 (IANS) In a rare medical condition, a 73-year-old Brazilian woman was diagnosed with lung cancer after

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Brazil Motorsports SPORTS 

Max Verstappen wins Brazil Grand Prix

November 18, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, Nov 18 (IANS) Dutch Formula One driver Max Verstappen, with the Red Bull team has won the Brazilian

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Brazil Motorsports SPORTS 

Verstappen secures pole position for Brazilian GP

November 17, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, Nov 17 (IANS) Dutch Red Bull driver Max Verstappen has secured pole position for the Brazilian Grand Prix

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Brazil Politics 

After BRICS summit, Modi leaves for home

November 15, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, Nov 15 (IANS) After his two-day visit to the Brazilian capital to attend the 11th BRICS summit, Prime Minister

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Brazil Politics 

BRICS nations to deny safe haven to economic offenders

November 15, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, Nov 15 (IANS) The BRICS nations on Thursday reaffirmed their commitment to fighting corruption, and joining multilateral efforts in

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Brazil Politics 

Modi bats for boosting intra-BRICS trade to $500 bn

November 15, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, Nov 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday pushed for boosting intra-BRICS trade and investment and urged that

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Brazil Diplomacy 

BRICS nations accelerated economic growth : Modi

November 14, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, Nov 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that despite the global economic recession, the BRICS countries

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Brazil Motorsports SPORTS 

Rule changes can make F1 more competitive: Carlos Sainz

November 14, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, Nov 14 (IANS) Spanish driver Carlos Sainz (McLaren) has said that while a podium finish is a remote

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Brazil Politics 

Guaido supporters occupy Venezuela’s embassy in Brazil

November 14, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, Nov 14 (IANS) Supporters of Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido occupied that nation’s embassy in Brazil here after saying

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Brazil Politics 

Modi invites Brazilian Prez to be chief guest at R Day parade

November 14, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, Nov 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday invited Brazilian President Jair Messias Bolsonaro to be the Chief

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Brazil Politics 

Modi, Putin hold ‘excellent’ talks, strengthen bilateral ties

November 14, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, Nov 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi had an “excellent” meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines

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Brazil Politics 

Modi, Xi meet again after Mahabalipuram, add vigour to ties

November 14, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, Nov 14 (IANS) Holding bilateral talks nearly a month after the Mahabalipuram informal summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and

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Brazil Business/Economy Diplomacy 

Modi arrives in Brasilia for BRICS summit, to meet Putin, Xi

November 13, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, Nov 13 (IANS) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday arrived in the Brazilian capital for the 11th BRICS

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Brazil HEALTH/MEDICINE LIFESTYLE/FASHION 

Music may reduce cardiac stress while driving: Study

November 13, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Nov 13 (IANS) Stress while driving is a risk factor for the development of cardiovascular disease and

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

FIFA bans ex-CONMEBOL officials for life

November 13, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Nov 13 (IANS) Former South American football officials Eduardo Deluca, Jose Luis Meiszner and Manuel Burga have

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Palmeiras held by Corinthians as title hopes fade

November 10, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Nov 10 (IANS) Defending Brazilian Serie A champions Palmeiras suffered a setback in their quest for back-to-back

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Brazil Politics 

Ex-Brazilian President Lula released from prison

November 9, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, Nov 9 (IANS) Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was freed from prison where he as held

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Brazil Politics 

Brazil’s ex-president Lula released from prison

November 9, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Nov 9 (IANS) Brazil’s former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has been released from prison in

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Brazil Politics 

Brazil court ruling could free jailed ex-Prez Lula

November 8, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, Nov 8 (IANS) Brazil’s top court has voted to overturn a rule about the jailing of criminals, a change

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Ex-Brazil midfielder Melo handed five-game ban

November 5, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Nov 5 (IANS) Palmeiras midfielder Felipe Melo has received a five-game suspension for an obscene gesture towards

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Brazil HEALTH/MEDICINE LIFESTYLE/FASHION 

Lower physical activity leads to higher death rates: Study

November 4, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Nov 4 (IANS) Researchers have found the people who had the lowest levels of physical activity had

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Brazil ENVIRONMENT/WILDLIFE 

Huge fire advances across Brazil’s wetlands

November 1, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, Nov 1 (IANS) A 50 km-long wildfire is advancing across Brazil’s Pantanal wetlands. The governor’s office in the state

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Brazil women’s football team to play in China

October 16, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Oct 16 (IANS) The Brazilian women’s football team will participate in next month’s Yongchuan International Tournament in

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Brazil Diplomacy 

Brazil’s president to focus on trade on Japan, China visit

October 16, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, Oct 16 (IANS) Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro plans to focus on trade and economic issues during his trip later

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Brazil SPORTS Tennis 

Sumit Nagal enters semis of ATP Challenger Campinas

October 5, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Campinas (Brazil) Oct 5 (IANS) India’s rising tennis star Sumit Nagal on Saturday reached the semi-finals of ATP Challenger Campinas

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Brazil forward Everton to stay at Gremio till 2023

October 5, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Oct 5 (IANS) Brazil international forward Everton Cebolinha has signed a new contract with Gremio that will

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Brazil HEALTH/MEDICINE 

Lipid in humans can help control blood sugar

September 29, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, Sep 29 (IANS) A team of global researchers has discovered that a lipid — produced in response to

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Pele’s son allowed to serve jail-term at home

September 26, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janerio, Sep 26 (IANS) The son of Brazilian football legend Pele has been granted a request to serve

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Brazil Crime/Disaster/Accident 

11 die in Rio hospital fire

September 14, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Sep 14 (IANS) At least 11 people died in a fire at a private hospital in the

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Brazil Crime/Disaster/Accident 

9 killed in Brazil hospital fire

September 13, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, Sep 13 (IANS) At least nine people have been killed in a fire at a Brazilian hospital, the media

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Brazil Business/Economy 

California passes landmark gig economy rights bill

September 11, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sacramento, Sep 11 (IANS) California lawmakers have passed a bill that paves the way for gig economy workers to get

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Brazil SPORTS Tennis 

Brazilian tennis player Matos gets life ban for match fixing

September 10, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Sep 10 (IANS) Brazilian tennis player Diego Matos has been handed a life ban and fined $125,000

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Brazil Politics 

Deforestation of Amazon grew by 222% in August

September 9, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, Sep 9 (IANS) The Brazilian Amazon lost 1,698 sq.km of its vegetation cover in August, an area 222 per

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Brazil Politics 

French First Lady is indeed ugly: Brazil Minister

September 6, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, Sep 6 (IANS) Brazil’s Economy Minister Paulo Guedes has said that the French First Lady is “indeed ugly”, days

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Brazil ENVIRONMENT/WILDLIFE LIFESTYLE/FASHION 

H&M stops buying Brazilian leather over Amazon fires

September 6, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Sep 6 (IANS) Swedish multinational clothing-retail company H&M has stopped purchasing leather from Brazil over concerns that

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Ronaldinho named Brazil tourism ambassador despite travel ban

September 6, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Sep 6 (IANS) Football great Ronaldinho has been appointed Brazil’s tourism ambassador despite a court ruling that

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Soccer fan survives 40-ft fall in Brazil stadium

September 4, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, Sep 4 (IANS) While attempting to climb on the railing of the stadium’s upper deck, a 23-year-old man

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

All eyes on Ronaldo, Felix before Portugal’s Euro qualifier

September 3, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Oeiras (Portugal), Sep 3 (IANS) The sporting and personal relationship between Portugal ace Cristiano Ronaldo and their emerging star Joao

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Brazil Other Sports SPORTS 

India finish with 5 gold medals at ISSF World Cup

September 3, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janerio, Sep 3 (IANS) Indian shooters finished their campaign at the ISSF World Cup here with nine medals,

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Brazil Politics 

Brazil’s Bolsonaro to miss Amazon fires summit

September 3, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, Sep 3 (IANS) Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro will miss a planned summit on the destructive wildfires ravaging the Amazon

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Brazil Other Sports SPORTS 

Apurvi, Deepak get gold in 10m air rifle mixed team event

September 2, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Sep 2 (IANS) A dominant display from ace India shooters Apurvi Chandela and Deepak Kumar saw them

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Brazil Other Sports SPORTS 

Yashaswini seals India’s 9th Olympic quota

September 1, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Sep 1 (IANS) Yashaswini Singh Deswal secured India’s ninth Olympic quota after beating Ukranian former Olympic and

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Brazil Other Sports SPORTS 

Sanjeev Rajput secures 8th Olympic quota in shooting

August 30, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janerio, Aug 30 (IANS) Two-time Olympian Sanjeev Rajput won a silver medal in the 50-metre 3-positions rifle event

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Brazil Crime/Disaster/Accident 

Brazil bars Amazon land-clearing fires for 60 days

August 30, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, Aug 30 (IANS) Brazil’s government published a decree that prohibits for 60 days the use of fire to clear

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Brazil ENVIRONMENT/WILDLIFE Politics 

Brazil bans land clearance blazes for 60 days amid crisis

August 29, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, Aug 29 (IANS) Brazil on Thursday banned setting fires to clear land for 60 days in response to a

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Brazil Other Sports SPORTS 

ISSF WC: Valarivan bags gold in 10m Air Rifle event

August 29, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janerio, Aug 29 (IANS) Elavenil Valarivan bagged her first ever senior gold medal in the women’s 10m Air

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Brazil ENVIRONMENT/WILDLIFE Politics 

Brazil Governors push President to accept foreign aid

August 28, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, Aug 28 (IANS) The Governors of the nine Brazilian states worst affected by a record number of fires have

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Brazil Diplomacy ENVIRONMENT/WILDLIFE Politics 

Brazil rejects G7 aid for Amazon fires

August 27, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, Aug 27 (IANS) Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has rejected a $22 million aid package offered by G7 countries to

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Brazil Politics 

Brazil reiterates sovereignty over Amazon rainforest

August 27, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, Aug 27 (IANS) Brazil has reiterated its sovereignty over the Amazon, in response to a comment made by French

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Brazil Politics 

Bolsonaro tries to ease worries about Amazon fires

August 25, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, Aug 25 (IANS) Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has said that the Amazon rainforest now “is not burning as people

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Brazil Politics 

Amazon fires: Protests against Bolsonaro in Brazil

August 24, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, Aug 24 (IANS) Tens of thousands of people took to the streets across Brazil where they chanted “Burn Bolsonaro

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Brazil ENVIRONMENT/WILDLIFE Politics 

Brazil President sends army to tackle Amazon fires

August 24, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, Aug 24 (IANS) Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro has ordered the armed forces to help fight a record number of

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Brazil ENVIRONMENT/WILDLIFE Politics 

Fires in Amazon rainforest rage at record rate

August 22, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, Aug 22 (IANS) The Amazon rainforest in Brazil is experiencing a record amount of fires this year — more

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Flamengo, Boca win in Copa Libertadores

August 22, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 22 (IANS) Footballer Bruno Henrique scored twice to help Flamengo beat Brazilian rivals Internacional 2-0 in

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Brazil Politics 

Brazilian women challenge Bolsonaro with massive protest

August 15, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, Aug 15 (IANS) Tens of thousands of women, many of them indigenous, reinvigorated opposition to right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Flamengo step up Mario Balotelli pursuit

August 13, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 13 (IANS) Mario Balotelli has agreed to hold talks with Flamengo amid mounting speculation that the

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Balotelli would ‘avenge himself’ in Brazil, says Flamengo boss

August 10, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 10 (IANS) Flamengo head coach Jorge Jesus said Mario Balotelli would ‘avenge himself’ in Brazil if

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Prosecutors to drop rape charges against Neymar

August 9, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, Aug 9 (IANS) Brazilian prosecutors have decided to drop a rape charge against star footballer Neymar. According to

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Brazil Crime/Disaster/Accident 

34 held in financial crackdown on Brazil’s crime gang

August 9, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, Aug 9 (IANS) At least 34 people were arrested on Friday in a Federal Police operation targeting the

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Messi given three-match international ban

August 3, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 3 (IANS) Argentina captain Lionel Messi has been given a three-month ban from international football for

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Brazil police probe model in rape charges against Neymar

July 31, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, July 31 (IANS) The police in Brazil are investigating whether a model filed a false case of rape

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Brazil Defence/Security Diplomacy Politics Terrorism 

BRICS urged to back Modi’s call for global meet on terrorism

July 27, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, July 27 (IANS) India has urged BRICS to support Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for a global

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Brazil Defence/Security Diplomacy Politics Terrorism 

BRICS ministers urge dialogue on Gulf crisis, condemn terrorism

July 27, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, July 27 (IANS) India along with foreign ministers of BRICS member states expressed concern over the heightened

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Brazil Crime/Disaster/Accident 

Armed gang robs over $30m of gold from Brazil airport

July 26, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, July 26 (IANS) A group of eight heavily-armed robbers disguised as Brazilian federal police officers made off with

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

After US success, Pia Sundhage to train Brazil team

July 26, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, July 26 (IANS) Pia Sundhage, whose tenure as coach of the US women’s football team included two

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Brazil Defence/Security Diplomacy Politics 

BRICS leaders to discuss Venezuela crisis

July 26, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, July 26 (IANS) The Foreign Ministers of the BRICS nations — Brazil, Russia, India, China and South

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Brazil women’s football coach sacked after WC loss

July 23, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, July 23 (IANS) The head coach of the Brazil women’s football team, Vadao, has been sacked following

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Neymar almost fully recovers from ankle injury

July 14, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, July 14 (IANS) Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar said Saturday that he has almost fully recovered from an ankle ligament

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Brazil Politics 

Brazilian President to appoint son as US ambassador

July 12, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, July 12 (IANS) Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has confirmed that he was considering appointing his son, federal representative Eduardo

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Tite slams Messi for insinuating Copa America rigged

July 8, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, July 8 (IANS) Brazil’s national men’s soccer team coach Tite has hit back at Argentina forward Lionel

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Dani Alves named Copa America’s best player

July 8, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, July 8 (IANS) Brazil captain Dani Alves has been named the best player of the 2019 Copa

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Brazil beat Peru 3-1 to win 9th Copa America title

July 8, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, July 8 (IANS) Everton and Gabriel Jesus struck first-half goals before Richarlison converted a late penalty as

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

CONMEBOL rejects Messi’s Copa America criticism

July 8, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, July 8 (IANS) South American football governing body CONMEBOL on Sunday rejected claims from Argentina captain Lionel

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Messi gets red card as Argentina beat Chile

July 7, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, July 7 (IANS) Lionel Messi was shown only the second red card of his career as Argentina beat

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Tite to remain Brazil coach after Copa America

July 5, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, July 5 (IANS) Adenor Leonardo Bacchi, known as Tite will remain the Brazil coach on a “permanent

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Must have feet on ground in Copa America final: Everton

July 5, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Teresopolis (Brazil), July 5 (IANS) Brazil forward Everton has played down his team’s favourite tag to win Sunday’s Copa America

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Brazil Business/Economy 

ALERT: Economic Survey tabled in Lok Sabha

July 4, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Brazil’s Willian ruled out of Copa America final

July 4, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, July 4 (IANS) Brazil winger Willian will miss Sunday’s Copa America final at the Maracana stadium with

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Peru stun Chile 3-0 to reach Copa America final

July 4, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, July 4 (IANS) Peru stunned defending champions Chile 3-0 in the semifinals of the Copa America to set

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Brazil beat Argentina 2-0 to reach Copa America final

July 3, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Belo Horizonte (Brazil), July 3 (IANS) Gabriel Jesus and Roberto Firmino scored the goals as Brazil beat Argentina 2-0 to

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Argentina boss Scaloni puts faith in Aguero against Brazil

July 2, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Belo Horizonte (Brazil), July 2 (IANS) Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero will start for Argentina in their Copa America semifinal

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Argentina can expect tough fight from Brazil: Gabriel

July 1, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Belo Horizonte (Brazil) July 1 (IANS) Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus has said that Argentina, his team’s opponent in the Copa

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Argentina can trouble Brazil in Copa America semis: Scaloni

June 29, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, June 29 (IANS) Argentina are capable of troubling Brazil when the teams meet in the Copa America

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Sanchez sends Chile into Copa America last four

June 29, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo (Brazil), June 29 (IANS) Alexis Sanchez netted the decisive spot-kick as defending champions Chile reached the Copa America

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Brazil Cricket OPINION/COMMENTARY SPORTS World Cup 2019 

Cricket World of Uncertainties (Column: Close-in)

June 29, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

The cricket World Cup 2019, which was heading towards, what looked like a four-country affair, has turned into a battle

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Argentina beat Venezuela, advance to Copa America semis

June 29, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, June 29 (IANS) Argentina defeated Venezuela 2-0 to advance to the semi-finals of the 2019 Copa America,

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Uruguay to face Peru in Copa America quarters

June 28, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Salvador (Brazil), June 28 (IANS) Seeking to extend its run as one of the favourites to win the title, Uruguay

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Colombia faces big Copa America obstacle in Chile

June 27, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, June 27 (IANS) Colombia and Chile will face-off later this week here with a spot in the Copa

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Brazil’s SC rejects appeal for jailed ex-President’s release

June 26, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, June 26 (IANS) Brazil’s Supreme Court has rejected two habeas corpus requests by the country’s ex-President – who has

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Venezuela down Bolivia 3-1, move to Copa America quarters

June 23, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Belo Horizonte (Brazil) June 23 (IANS) Venezuelan striker Darwin Machis got his team into the Copa America quarterfinals as he

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Argentina draws 1-1 with Paraguay at Copa America

June 20, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, June 20 (IANS) Argentina has played a 1-1 against Paraguay and face an early elimination from Copa America

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Zapata gives Colombia 1-0 win over Qatar in Copa America

June 20, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo (Brazil) June 20 (IANS) A late goal by Duvan Zapata after a cross from James Rodriguez gave Colombia

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Brazil draw with Venezuela in Copa America tie

June 19, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Salvador (Brazil), June 19 (IANS) Hosts Brazil played a goalless draw with Venezuela in a Copa America clash here. Roberto

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Peru rally to beat Bolivia in Copa America

June 19, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, June 19 (IANS) Peru came from behind to clinch a 3-1 win over Bolivia and keep alive

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Colombia, Qatar eye moving closer to Copa America QF

June 18, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, June 18 (IANS) Colombia and Qatar national teams are set to square off here on Wednesday with an

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Argentina, Paraguay to meet in Copa America battle

June 18, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Belo Horizonte (Brazil), June 18 (IANS) Argentina and Paraguay, who got off to rough starts at the 2019 Copa America,

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Chile begin Copa title defence by trouncing Japan 4-0

June 18, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo (Brazil) June 18 (IANS) Chile beat Japan 4-0 in their Group C opening match for the Copa America

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Messi hits the gym after loss to Colombia in Copa opener

June 17, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Salvador (Brazil), June 17 (IANS) Argentine superstar Lionel Messi worked out at the gym alongside the rest of the players

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Copa America: Qatar notch unexpected draw against Paraguay

June 17, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, June 17 (IANS) The Qatari national soccer team, headed by Spain’s Felix Sanchez, secured an unexpected 2-2

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Messi regrets Argentina’s 0-2 loss to Colombia

June 16, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Salvador (Brazil), June 16 (IANS) Lionel Messi has regretted Argentina’s loss in their Copa America opener against Colombia and said

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Copa America: Colombia beats Messi’s Argentina 2-0

June 16, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Salvador (Brazil), June 16 (IANS) Even the presence of star footballer Lionel Messi couldn’t stop Argentina from going down 2-0

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Brazil thrashes Bolivia 3-0 in Copa America

June 15, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), June 15 (IANS) Two goals from Phillipe Coutinho and another from Everton Soares proved enough for

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Coutinho stars as Brazil win Copa America opener

June 15, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo (Brazil), June 15 (IANS) Philippe Coutinho scored two second-half goals as Brazil kicked off their Copa America with

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Australia, Qatar to play in 2020 Copa America

June 14, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo (Brazil), June 14 (IANS) Australia and Qatar have been invited to take part in the 2020 Copa America,

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Filipe Luis to decide future after Copa America

June 12, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, June 12 (IANS) Brazil’s Atletico Madrid defender Filipe Luis has said that he will decide his future after

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Neymar testifies in rape allegation case

June 7, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, June 7 (IANS) Soccer star Neymar Jr. has testified in an investigation before the Brazilian police into

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Neymar to miss Copa America with ankle injury

June 6, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, June 6 (IANS) Brazilian forward Neymar will miss this summer’s Copa America after suffering an ankle injury

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Neymar injured in pre-Copa America friendly

June 6, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, June 6 (IANS) Brazil’s preparations for the Copa America suffered a blow after star forward Neymar was injured during

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Brazil Crime/Disaster/Accident Football SPORTS 

Tite vows not to judge Neymar amid rape allegations

June 4, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, June 4 (IANS) Brazil coach Tite has said he will not judge Neymar amid allegations the Paris

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Brazil Crime/Disaster/Accident Football SPORTS 

Brazilian police to probe Neymar’s video release

June 3, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, June 3 (IANS) Police in Rio de Janeiro plan to investigate Brazilian soccer star Neymar for publishing

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

I’m victim of ‘trap’: Neymar denies rape allegation

June 2, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, June 2 (IANS) Brazilian forward Neymar Jr. denied accusations early on Sunday that he raped a woman in

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Brazil Crime/Disaster/Accident Football SPORTS 

Neymar accused of raping woman in Paris hotel

June 2, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, June 2 (IANS) Brazil and Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar bas been accused of raping a woman at

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Abel Braga resigns as Flamengo head coach

May 30, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, May 30 (IANS) Abel Braga has resigned as the head coach of five-time Brazilian Serie A champions

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Brazil suffer Neymar injury scare ahead of Copa America

May 29, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, May 29 (IANS) Neymar sent a scare through Brazil’s national team camp when he left a training

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Neymar gives Brazil’s Copa America injury scare

May 29, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, May 29 (IANS) Neymar sent a scare through Brazil’s national team camp when he left a training

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

FIFA upholds life ban on Brazil’s Del Nero

May 28, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, May 28 (IANS) FIFA’s appeal committee has upheld a life ban on former Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF)

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Alves replaces Neymar as Brazil captain for Copa America

May 28, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, May 28 (IANS) Veteran full-back Dani Alves will captain Brazil during the Copa America, replacing his Paris

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Brazil Crime/Disaster/Accident 

Brazil prison riots toll increases to 57

May 28, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, May 28 (IANS) The death toll from prison riots in Brazil has increased to 57, as authorities found the

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Brazil Crime/Disaster/Accident 

15 killed in fighting at Brazil prison

May 27, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, May 27 (IANS) At least 15 people have been killed in fighting between inmates at a prison in northern

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Ex-Real Madrid forward Julio Baptista retires

May 24, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio De Janeiro, May 24 (IANS) Former Real Madrid and Brazil international forward Julio Baptista has announced his retirement from

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Man United join battle for Brazilian striker Pedro

May 22, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio De Janeiro, May 22 (IANS) Manchester United have joined the race to sign highly rated Fluminense striker Pedro, according

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Brazil HEALTH/MEDICINE 

Heart disease risks in overweight, obese kids similar

May 21, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, May 21 (IANS) Overweight and obese adolescents have similar increased risks of developing heart disorders, say researchers.

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Brazil Crime/Disaster/Accident 

11 killed in bar shooting in Brazil

May 20, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, May 20 (IANS) At least 11 people have been killed in a shooting at a bar in

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Court upholds Ronaldinho travel ban

May 15, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, May 15 (IANS) A Brazilian court has rejected an appeal by Ronaldinho and his brother Roberto Assis

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Brazil Immigration/Law/Rights Politics 

Brazilian President cancels US visit after protests

May 4, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, May 4 (IANS) Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has abruptly cancelled a US trip to receive a prestigious award following

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Brazilian coach Micale reveals India talks

April 28, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, April 28 (IANS) Brazilian coach Rogerio Micale has said that he is in talks with Indian officials

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Brazil ENVIRONMENT/WILDLIFE Politics 

Bolsonaro ends daylight savings time in Brazil

April 26, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, April 26 (IANS) Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has signed a decree to abolish daylight savings time (DST) in the

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Brazil HEALTH/MEDICINE LIFESTYLE/FASHION 

Skipping breakfast may increase death risk

April 18, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, April 18 (IANS) Do you skip your morning meal and eat dinner late at night? If so, it may

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Pele ‘thirsty’ for life after hospital release

April 17, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, April 17 (IANS) Brazil football great Pele has said he is ready to pursue “new goals” after

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Brazil Crime/Disaster/Accident Football SPORTS 

Former Brazil football chief receives life ban

April 16, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, April 16 (IANS) Former Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) President Jose Maria Marin has been given a life

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Brazil HEALTH/MEDICINE LIFESTYLE/FASHION 

Muscle power likely to help you live longer: Study

April 13, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), April 13 (IANS) Want to increase your longevity? If yes, then speed up your weight-lifting routine

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Brazil Crime/Disaster/Accident Defence/Security Immigration/Law/Rights Politics 

Brazil’s ex-President Temer released from jail

March 26, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio De Janeiro, March 26 (IANS) Brazil’s former President Michel Temer and seven of his close aides were ordered to

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Brazilian teenager Reinier on Real Madrid radar

March 23, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, March 23 (IANS) Spanish giants Real Madrid are preparing an offer to sign highly rated Flamengo teenager

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ART/CULTURE/BOOKS Brazil 

Indian music, Bollywood set to wow Brazil

March 22, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paolo, March 22 (IANS) The Brazilian music festival Rock in Rio this year will put the spotlight on Asia

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Brazil Crime/Disaster/Accident Immigration/Law/Rights Politics 

Brazil ex-President arrested on corruption charges

March 22, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio De Janeiro, March 22 (IANS) Brazil’s former President Michel Temer was arrested on corruption charges, the media reported on

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Coach Sampaoli returns salary to support players

March 22, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Santos, March 22 (IANS) Santos head coach Jorge Sampaoli said that he gave back his latest pay cheque in a

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Brazil Motorsports SPORTS 

Aishwarya set for Round 2 of FIM Bajas World Cup

March 21, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Proenca-a-Nova (Portugal), March 21 (IANS) Indias Aishwarya Pissay will resume her campaign in the FIM Bajas World Cup, here on

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Brazil HEALTH/MEDICINE SCIENCE/TECH 

Statins effective against cancer-linked weight loss

March 21, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, March 21 (IANS) Besides known to treat high cholesterol, statins can also be used to take care of rapid

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Brazil Crime/Disaster/Accident Defence/Security 

Brazil gunmen shoot at convoy carrying nuclear fuel

March 20, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, March 20 (IANS) Gunmen attacked a convoy of trucks carrying uranium fuel to a nuclear power plant

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Gabriel Jesus says career ‘stopped’ after World Cup

March 20, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio De Janeiro, March 20 (IANS) Brazil and Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus has admitted that his career “stopped” following

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Ronaldo returns to Portugal squad since June

March 20, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Oeiras (Portugal), March 20 (IANS) Juventus star and Portuguese national football hero Cristiano Ronaldo returned home to wear the western

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Brazil HEALTH/MEDICINE LIFESTYLE/FASHION 

Strength training may reduce fatty liver disease

March 17, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, March 17 (IANS) Besides being beneficial for heart, strength training can also reduce accumulation of fat in liver and

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Brazil Crime/Disaster/Accident Education 

8 killed in Brazil school shooting

March 13, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasília, March 13 (IANS) Two teenagers opened fire on Wednesday at a school in Brazil’s Sao Paulo state, killing at

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Brazil’s World Cup winner Coutinho dies

March 12, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janiero, March 12 (IANS) Brazil’s 1962 World Cup winning striker Coutinho passed away on Monday night. He was

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Brazil Human Interest/Society Immigration/Law/Rights Politics TECHNOLOGY 

Bolsonaro criticised over obscene video on Twitter

March 7, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, March 7 (IANS) Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro has provoked controversy by posting an obscene video of two revellers at

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Brazil SPORTS 

Real’s Vinicius can be among world’s best, says Casemiro

March 5, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, March 5 (IANS) Real Madrid teenager Vinicius Junior could become one of the best players in the

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Brazil ‘not obliged’ to win Copa America, says Neymar

March 4, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, March 4 (IANS) Brazil captain Neymar has rejected claims that the five-time World Cup champions are obliged

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Brazil Business/Economy Crime/Disaster/Accident Immigration/Law/Rights Politics 

Jailed ex-Brazil President Lula to attend grandson’s funeral

March 2, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, March 2 (IANS) Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has been granted leave from prison to attend

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Palestino, Atletico Mineiro qualify for Libertadores group stage

February 28, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Feb 28 (IANS) Chile’s Palestino and Brazil’s Atletico Mineiro advanced to the Copa Libertadores group stage by

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Brazilian officials close football facility in which 10 died in blaze

February 28, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Feb 28 (IANS) The Rio de Janeiro city government ordered the closing of the dormitory at the

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Shanghai SIPG’s Oscar ‘dreaming’ of Brazil recall

February 25, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Feb 25 (IANS) Shanghai SIPG midfielder Oscar said he retains hopes of returning to Brazil’s national team

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Brazil SPORTS Tennis 

Cuevas, Auger-Aliassime, Bedene & Djere advance to Rio Open semis

February 23, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Feb 23 (IANS) Pablo Cuevas of Uruguay (ranked 63), Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime (104), Aljaz Bedene of Slovenia

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Brazil SPORTS Tennis 

Ramos, Cuevas, Ruud, Djere advance to quarters in Rio

February 22, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Feb 22 (IANS) Uruguayan tennis player Pablo Cuevas, Spaniard Albert Ramos, Serbia’s Laslo Djere and Norwegian Casper

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Brazil SPORTS Tennis 

Munar, Dellien, Bedene, Auger-Aliassime advance to quarters of Rio Open

February 21, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Feb 21 (IANS) Spain’s Jaume Munar, Bolivia’s Hugo Dellien, Slovenia’s Aljaz Bedene and Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime have

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Brazil SPORTS Tennis 

Favourites eliminated in first round of Rio Open

February 20, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Feb 20 (IANS) Canadian tennis player Felix Auger-Aliassime advanced to the second round of the Rio de

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Brazil SPORTS Tennis 

Rain washes out first day of Rio Open

February 19, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio De Janeiro, Feb 19 (IANS) The first day of play at the Rio Open was suspended without a completed

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Violence mars Brazil’s Guanabara Cup final

February 18, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Feb 18 (IANS) A late goal from midfielder Danilo Barcelos gave Vasco de Gama a 1-0 victory

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Sao Paulo out of Copa Libertadores after goalless draw at home to Talleres

February 14, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, Feb 14 (IANS) Talleres delivered the first major upset of this year’s Copa Libertadores by eliminating Sao Paulo

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Brazil HEALTH/MEDICINE LIFESTYLE/FASHION 

Low-calorie diet may improve cell performance

February 13, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, Feb 13 (IANS) Consuming low-calorie food may have a protective effect against some diseases as the number of

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Copa Libertadores: Oliveira brace knock out Danubio 3-2

February 13, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, Feb 13 (IANS) Striker Ricardo Oliveira scored a brace against Uruguay’s Danubio in a 3-2 victory for Atlético

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Two injured as fire hits another Brazilian club

February 12, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Feb 12 (IANS) Two teenaged footballers were taken to hospital suffering from smoke inhalation after a blaze

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Flamengo great Zico questions club after deadly fire

February 11, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Feb 11 (IANS) Flamengo legend Zico criticised the Brazilian club’s administration for its management of the unlicensed

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Flamengo CEO cites power surges as likely cause of fire

February 10, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Feb 10 (IANS) A fire at Flamengo’s training centre that killed 10 young footballers had nothing to

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Brazil Crime/Disaster/Accident SPORTS 

10 killed in Brazil football club fire

February 8, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Feb 8 (IANS) At least 10 people died after a fire broke out at the youth training

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Brazil Crime/Disaster/Accident SPORTS 

10 killed in Brazil football club fire

February 8, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Feb 8 (IANS) At least 10 people were killed after a fire ripped through a sporting facility

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Bollywood Brazil CINEMA/SHOWBIZ 

‘Amavas’: Scrappy and tedious fare (IANS Review, Rating: *)

February 8, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Film: “Amavas”; Director: Bushan Patel; Cast: Sachiin Joshi, Nargis Fakhri, Vivan Bhatena, Mona Singh, Ali Asgar, Navneet Kaur Dhillon; Rating:

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Brazil Crime/Disaster/Accident SPORTS 

10 killed in fire at Brazil’s football facility

February 8, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Feb 8 (IANS) At least 10 people were killed after a fire ripped through a sporting facility

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Uruguay defender Mendez joining Corinthians

February 7, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, Feb 7 (IANS) Corinthians have finalised a deal to sign Uruguay international centre-back Bruno Mendez from Montevideo Wanderers.

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Brazil Crime/Disaster/Accident Politics 

Ex-Brazilian President gets additional 13 year sentence

February 7, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, Feb 7 (IANS) Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was sentenced to nearly 13 additional years in

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Brazil Crime/Disaster/Accident Defence/Security ENVIRONMENT/WILDLIFE 

Death toll from mining dam collapse in Brazil rises to 142

February 6, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Feb 6 (IANS) The number of deaths due to the collapse of an iron mine dam on

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Brazil SPORTS Tennis 

Zwetsch ends 9-year spell as Brazil Davis Cup captain

February 4, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Feb 4 (IANS) Brazil’s long-standing Davis Cup tennis captain Joao Zwetsch has stepped down following his team’s

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Brazil SPORTS Tennis 

Belgium beat Brazil to reach last stage of Davis Cup

February 3, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Uberlandia (Brazil), Feb 3 (IANS) A depleted Belgium advanced to the Davis Cup’s final stage by defeating hosts Brazil 3-1

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Fluminense secure ex-Brazil midfielder Ganso

February 1, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Feb 1 (IANS) Fluminense FC announced that it has secured former Brazil international midfielder Paulo Henrique Ganso

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Brazil Crime/Disaster/Accident 

Brazil mining disaster toll reaches 110

February 1, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, Feb 1 (IANS) The death toll from the collapse of a mine tailings dam in Brazil’s Minas Gerais has

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Brazil Business/Economy Crime/Disaster/Accident 

Death toll in Brazil mining disaster reaches 84

January 30, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Jan 30 (IANS) Nineteen more bodies have been found amid the sludge of mine waste, mud and

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Rayo beat Alaves to climb out of La Liga drop zone

January 29, 2019February 2, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Vitoria (Spain), Jan 29 (IANS) Raul de Tomas’s goal early in the second half gave visiting Rayo Vallecano a 1-0

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Brazil Business/Economy Crime/Disaster/Accident 

Brazil dam toll hits 65

January 29, 2019February 2, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, Jan 29 (IANS) The death toll in the mining dam collapse in Brazil’s Minas Gerais state has reached 65,

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Brazil doctor to assess Neymar injury

January 28, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Jan 28 (IANS) Brazil national team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar travelled to Paris to assess Neymar’s latest foot

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Brazil Crime/Disaster/Accident 

Brazil dam collapse: Death toll rises to 58, over 300 missing

January 28, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Jan 28 (IANS) The death toll from Brazil’s collapsed tailings dam climbed to 58, with 305 people

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers to begin in March 2020

January 25, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Jan 25 (IANS) The South American zone qualifiers for the 2022 FIFA World Cup will begin in

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Copa America: Uruguay, Chile, Japan, Ecuador in Group C

January 25, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Jan 25 (IANS) Uruguay, Chile, Japan and Ecuador were paired in Group C of the three groups

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Brazil Business/Economy 

Embraer to sell commercial division to Boeing for $4.2 bn

January 25, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, Jan 25 (IANS) Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer has signed a contract to sell majority of its commercial division to

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Brazil Immigration/Law/Rights Politics 

Gay Brazilian lawmaker quits, flees country amid death threats

January 25, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, Jan 25 (IANS) Brazil’s first openly gay congressman, Jean Wyllys, revealed in an interview published on Thursday that

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Copa America draw set for this week in Rio

January 24, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Jan 24 (IANS) The draw for the 2019 Copa America will take place here later this week

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ART/CULTURE/BOOKS Brazil Human Interest/Society 

Unesco names Rio as World Capital of Architecture

January 19, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, Jan 19 (IANS) The UN Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (Unesco) has named the Brazilian city of Rio de

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Tite to remain Brazil boss until at least 2022

January 11, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Jan 11 (IANS) Brazil coach Tite will keep his job until at least the 2022 World Cup,

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Ex-Uruguay striker Abreu ready to play for 28th club

January 10, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Jan 10 (IANS) Former Uruguay international striker Sebastian “El Loco” Abreu insisted he still has something to

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Bayern Munich’s Rafinha close to Flamengo move

January 10, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Jan 10 (IANS) Bayern Munich’s Brazilian right-back Rafinha has revealed he is in advanced talks over a

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Brazil HEALTH/MEDICINE 

Exercise hormone can delay Alzheimer’s: Study

January 8, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, Jan 8 (IANS) Physical exercise can help counter the loss of memory caused by Alzheimer’s as well as delay

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Ex-Brazil forward Sobis returns to Internacional

January 6, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Jan 6 (IANS) Former Brazil international forward Rafael Sobis has returned to his original Internacional club for

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Alaves rallies to sink Valencia

January 6, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Vitoria-Gasteiz (Spain), Jan 6 (IANS) Deportivo Alavés came from behind to beat visiting Valencia 2-1 in a La Liga tie

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Lawyer explains Ronaldinho’s Globe Soccer awards absence

January 4, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Jan 4 (IANS) The absence of Brazil great Ronaldinho from the annual Globe Soccer awards in Dubai

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Corinthians coach Carille hails Ronaldo effect

January 4, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, Jan 4 (IANS) Fabio Carille revealed that a conversation with Brazil legend Ronaldo helped convince him to return

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Gremio close to loan deal for Udinese striker Vizeu

January 3, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Jan 3 (IANS) Gremio are close to securing Udinese striker Felipe Vizeu on a 12-month loan agreement,

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Sao Paulo target Chinese club Shanghai Shenxin winger Biro

January 2, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Jan 2 (IANS) Sao Paulo are in talks to sign Shanghai Shenxin winger Biro Biro, according reports.

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Brazil Politics 

Jair Bolsonaro sworn in as Brazil’s new President

January 2, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Jan 2 (IANS) Far-right congressman Jair Bolsonaro has been sworn in as Brazil’s new President and he

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Athletics Brazil SPORTS 

African runners dominate Latin America’s biggest race

January 1, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, Jan 1 (IANS) Ethiopia’s Belay Bezahb and Kenyan runner Sandrafelis Tuei won the men’s and women’s divisions in

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Brazil Politics 

Brazil’s new President Jair Bolsonaro to take office

January 1, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Jan 1 (IANS) Far-right congressman Jair Bolsonaro will be sworn in as Brazil’s new President on Tuesday,

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Coach Scolari on Dalian Yifang radar

December 31, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Dec 31 (IANS) Luiz Felipe Scolari could return to China as coach of Dalian Yifang, according reports.

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Flamengo sign Brazil defender Rodrigo Caio

December 30, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Dec 30 (IANS) Brazil international centre-back Rodrigo Caio has joined Flamengo on a five-year contract after parting

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Brazil Business/Economy Diplomacy Politics 

Israeli PM meets Bolsonaro in Brazil

December 29, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Dec 29 (IANS) Brazilian President-elect Jair Bolsonaro and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu here on Friday agreed

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Gremio keeper Grohe leaves for Saudi club Al-Ittihad

December 28, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Dec 28 (IANS) Goalkeeper Marcelo Grohe, winner of seven titles with Brazilian club Gremio, has accepted a

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Ex-Brazil defender Rever rejoins Atletico Mineiro

December 28, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Dec 28 (IANS) Former Brazil international centre-back Rever has returned to his former club Atletico Mineiro after

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Neymar urges Brazil to find ‘new identity’

December 28, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Dec 28 (IANS) Five-time world champions Brazil will begin a new cycle in 2019 as they seek

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Arthur ‘praying’ for Neymar’s Barcelona return

December 26, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Dec 26 (IANS) Barcelona midfielder Arthur Melo has expressed the hope that Brazil teammate Neymar will return

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Brazil Diplomacy Politics 

Brazil to seek Israeli help in desalination project: Bolsonaro

December 26, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio De Janeiro, Dec 26 (IANS) Brazil’s president-elect Jair Bolsonaro on Tuesday said he wants an agreement with Israel to

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Argentine striker Boselli on Corinthians’ radar

December 24, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Dec 24 (IANS) Brazilian football giants Corinthians have made a bid to sign Leon and Argentina international

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Fernandinho passed on Brazil team spot after family was insulted: Tite

December 24, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, Dec 24 (IANS) Manchester City midfielder Fernandinho refused to rejoin the Brazilian national football team because of the

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Brazil Other Sports SPORTS 

Medina turning attention to Tokyo Olympics

December 23, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, Dec 23 (IANS) Gabriel Medina said he will turn his focus to qualifying for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Don’t compare me with Neymar: Rodrygo

December 23, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Dec 23 (IANS) Brazilian teenage sensation Rodrygo has described comparisons between him and Neymar as “stupid”, insisting

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Former Brazil midfielder Bastos mulling options for 2019

December 22, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Dec 22 (IANS) Former Brazil international midfielder Michel Bastos has said he is considering offers from several

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Botafogo sign former Brazil goalkeeper Cavalieri

December 21, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Dec 21 (IANS) Botafogo have announced the signing of former Brazil international goalkeeper Diego Cavalieri for the

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Real Madrid has no comparison, says Rodrygo

December 20, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Dec 20 (IANS) Real Madrid-bound teenager Rodrygo has revealed he is already seeking advice from fellow Brazilians

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Brazil Immigration/Law/Rights Politics 

Brazilan chief justice reverses ruling that favoured Lula

December 20, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, Dec 20 (IANS) The chief justice of Brazil’s Supreme Court has revoked a ruling made hours earlier by one

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Coaching Santos biggest challenge of my career: Sampaoli

December 19, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, Dec 19 (IANS) Jorge Sampaoli said during his first press conference as coach of Santos that it is

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Derby between Alaves and Athletic ends in draw

December 18, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Vitoria (Spain), Dec 18 (IANS) Deportivo Alaves and visiting Athletic Club met in a Basque regional derby that provided plenty

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Brazil Crime/Disaster/Accident 

Brazilian psychic accused of sexual abuse, surrenders

December 17, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, Dec 17 (IANS) A self-proclaimed Brazilian medium and psychic healer, who has been accused of sexual abuse by over

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Former Uruguay striker Abreu signs with Rio Branco

December 14, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Dec 14 (IANS) Former Uruguay international striker Sebastian Abreu has joined Brazilian non-league club Rio Branco as

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Ronaldo reveals Valladolid interest in Vinicius Jr

December 14, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Dec 14 (IANS) Real Valladolid owner Ronaldo revealed that he is interested in securing a loan deal

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Jorge Sampaoli signs as new coach of Brazil’s Santos

December 14, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, Dec 14 (IANS) Jorge Sampaoli, former coach of the Argentine national team, will be taking the helm at

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Paranaense win Copa Sudamericana after beating Junior on penalties

December 13, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Curitiba (Brazil), Dec 13 (IANS) Brazil’s Atletico Paranaense won their first Copa Sudamericana title after beating Colombia’s Junior 4-3 in

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Brazil Crime/Disaster/Accident Human Interest/Society 

Famous Brazilian spiritual healer accused of sexual abuse

December 13, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, Dec 13 (IANS) More than 200 women have accused Brazils most famous medium and spiritual healer of sexual abuse.

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Brazil Crime/Disaster/Accident Defence/Security Immigration/Law/Rights Politics 

5 dead in church mass shooting in Brazil

December 12, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, Dec 12 (IANS) A gunman shot and killed four people at a church in Brazil on Tuesday before

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Borussia Dortmund lead race to sign Pedrinho

December 9, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Dec 9 (IANS) Borussia Dortmund have emerged as the front-runners to sign highly rated Brazilian midfielder Pedrinho.

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Brazil Crime/Disaster/Accident 

12 dead in bank robbery attempt in Brazil

December 8, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Dec 8 (IANS) At least 12 people have died following a shootout between a group of alleged

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

AC Milan monitoring Brazilian duo

December 7, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Dec 7 (IANS) AC Milan are monitoring Brazilian pair Everton Soares and Rodrigo Dourado as they seek

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Maradona better than Messi, says Pele

December 6, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Dec 6 (IANS) Argentine legend Diego Maradona was a better footballer than the country’s modern-day idol Lionel

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Brazil HEALTH/MEDICINE Human Interest/Society LIFESTYLE/FASHION NATIONAL 

Baby born from transplanted uterus from dead donor big breakthrough: Doctors

December 5, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia/New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) The world’s first baby born using a womb transplanted from a dead woman is a

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Brazil HEALTH/MEDICINE 

1st baby born from dead donor’s uterus: Lancet

December 5, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, Dec 5 (IANS) In a medical milestone, the world’s first baby has been born using a womb transplanted from

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Corinthians sack coach Jair Ventura

December 4, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Dec 4 (IANS) Corinthians have sacked coach Jair Ventura after the club’s disappointing end to the year.

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Chapecoense, Vasco secure Brazil Serie A survival

December 3, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Dec 3 (IANS) A second-half goal from Leandro Pereira handed Chapecoense a 1-0 home victory over Sao

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Bolsonaro attends Palmeiras football match to celebrate Liga title

December 3, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, Dec 3 (IANS) Brazilian President-elect Jair Bolsonaro watched the football match between Palmeiras and Vitoria in the Brazilian

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Sevilla loses La Liga lead spot in 1-1 draw against Alaves

December 3, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Vitoria (Spain), Dec 3 (IANS) Alaves and Sevilla battled to a 1-1 tie in the Mendizorroza stadium here, a draw

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Brazil Business/Economy Politics 

Bolsonaro calls for prudence in trade agreements with big powers

December 1, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, Dec 1 (IANS) Brazil’s President-elect Jair Bolsonaro on Friday called for prudent consideration before his country signs any

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Fluminense sack coach Oliveira

November 30, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Nov 30 (IANS) Fluminense have sacked manager Marcelo Oliveira, less than 24 hours after the club’s elimination

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Brazil Crime/Disaster/Accident Politics 

Rio de Janeiro Governor arrested on graft charges

November 29, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Nov 29 (IANS) Rio de Janeiro’s Governor Luiz Fernando Pezao was arrested on Thursday for his alleged

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Paranaense beat Fluminense to reach Copa Sudamericana finals

November 29, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Nov 29 (IANS) Atletico Paranaense will face their first Copa Sudamericana final against Colombian rivals Junior Barranquilla

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Scolari leads Palmeiras to 10th Brazilian Serie A title

November 27, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Nov 27 (IANS) Luiz Felipe Scolari led Palmeiras to clinch their 10th Brazilian Serie A title with

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Palmeiras clinch Brazilian league football meet

November 26, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Nov 26 (IANS) Palmeiras proclaimed itself the champion of the Brazilian football league, beating Vasco da Gama

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Cuca says he may have to leave Brazil’s Santos due to health problems

November 23, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Nov 23 (IANS) Manager Alexi “Cuca” Stival has said that he might have to leave Brazilian league

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Injury in friendly versus Cameroon was minor: Neymar

November 22, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, Nov 22 (IANS) Brazilian superstar forward Neymar Jr. has said on social media that the groin injury he

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Man United move would be ‘unique opportunity’: Everton

November 19, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Nov 19 (IANS) Gremio and Brazil international forward Everton said that he would be open to a

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Botafogo extend winning run as Internacional’s title hopes fade

November 19, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Nov 19 (IANS) Botafogo dealt a blow to Internacional’s Brazilian Serie A title hopes with a 1-0

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Palmeiras looking to strengthen grip on first place in Brazilian league

November 17, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Nov 17 (IANS) Palmeiras will be looking to tighten their stranglehold on the first place in the

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Internacional keep alive Brazil Serie A title hopes

November 16, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Nov 16 (IANS) Former Brazil international striker Leandro Damiao scored one goal and set up another as

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Palmeiras move closer to Brazilian Serie A title

November 15, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, Nov 15 (IANS) Former Brazil international midfielder Felipe Melo struck a superb second-half goal as Palmeiras extended their

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Brazil Motorsports SPORTS 

Hamilton wins Brazil Grand Prix

November 12, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, Nov 12 (IANS) Britain’s five-time world Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton has won the Brazilian Grand Prix, the

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Alaves rallies to 2-1 win vs Huesca

November 11, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Vitoria (Spain), Nov 11 (IANS) Alaves beat Huesca 2-1 in La Liga on Sunday, rallying back from a 0-1 deficit

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Brazil Crime/Disaster/Accident SPORTS 

Man shot dead in Brazil football violence

November 11, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, Nov 11 (IANS) A man was shot dead during clashes between rival football fans in Rio de Janeiro, police

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Brazil Crime/Disaster/Accident ENVIRONMENT/WILDLIFE Politics 

At least 10 dead, 11 injured in Rio mudslide

November 11, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, Nov 11 (IANS) At least 10 people died and 11 others were injured on Saturday in a mudslide

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Brazil Motorsports SPORTS 

Bottas posts fastest time in Brazilian GP’s second practice

November 10, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, Nov 10 (IANS) Finnish Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas was slightly quicker than British teammate Lewis Hamilton in Friday’s

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Brazil Crime/Disaster/Accident Immigration/Law/Rights 

11 killed in police-robber shooting in Brazil

November 10, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio De Janeiro, Nov 10 (IANS) At least 11 people were killed in a shootout with police after a bank

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Brazil Motorsports SPORTS 

Lewis Hamilton confident of Brazilian GP security

November 9, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, Nov 9 (IANS) Lewis Hamilton has backed Brazilian authorities to guarantee security during this weekend’s Brazilian Formula One

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Brazil Motorsports SPORTS 

Sainz acknowledges Mercedes-Ferrari domination of F1

November 8, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo (Brazil), Nov 8 (IANS) Winning the Formula 1 driver’s championship “is a distant dream” for anyone who doesn’t

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Paranaense inch closer to Copa Sudamericana final

November 8, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Curitiba (Brazil), Nov 8 (IANS) Atletico Paranaense beat fellow Brazilians Fluminense 2-0 in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana

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Brazil Politics 

Brazil’s Bolsonaro announces 1st woman cabinet member

November 8, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, Nov 8 (IANS) Brazil’s President-elect Jair Bolsonaro has announced that Congresswoman Tereza Cristina Dias will be his new Agriculture

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Brazil Motorsports SPORTS 

Brazilian GP is an ‘Achilles heel’: Lewis Hamilton

November 8, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, Nov 8 (IANS) Newly crowned Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has described the Brazilian Grand Prix as

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Internacional keep alive Brazil Serie A title hopes

November 5, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Nov 5 (IANS) Internacional struck twice in the last 10 minutes to secure a 2-1 home win

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Judge orders seizure of Ronaldinho’s passport

November 3, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio De Janeiro, Nov 3 (IANS) A Brazilian court has ordered authorities to seize the passports of former Barcelona star

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Atletico Paranaense enter Copa Sudamericana semis

November 1, 2018November 1, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Curitiba (Brazil), Nov 1 (IANS) Atletico Paranaense advanced to the Copa Sudamericana semi-finals after defeating Bahia 4-1 via a penalty

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Boca Juniors to meet River Plate in Copa Libertadores final

November 1, 2018November 1, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, Nov 1 (IANS) Boca Juniors drew 2-2 with Palmeiras in the second leg of their Copa Libertadores semi-final

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

River Plate beat Gremio 2-1 to reach Copa Libertadores final

October 31, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, Oct 31 (IANS) Argentina’s River Plate defeated Brazil’s Gremio 2-1 in Porto Alegre to advance to the Copa

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Brazil Business/Economy ENVIRONMENT/WILDLIFE Politics 

Brazilian President-elect aims at ‘super ministry’ amid protests

October 31, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, Oct 31 (IANS) Brazilian President-elect Jair Bolsonaro plans to create a “super ministry” of economy when he takes office

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Brazil Politics 

Brazilians protest against Bolsonaro, demand he respects democracy

October 31, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Oct 31 (IANS) Hundreds of Brazilians, mostly students, on Tuesday demonstrated protest in some cities of the

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Alaves down Villarreal in Spanish La Liga football action

October 29, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Vitoria (Spain), Oct 29 (IANS) Jonathan Calleri and Borja Baston scored the two goals whereby Deportivo Alaves downed Villarreal 2-1

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Brazil Politics 

Far-right candidate Bolsonaro wins Brazil presidential election

October 29, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, Oct 29 (IANS) Far-right congressman Jair Bolsonaro has been declared the winner of Brazil’s presidential election which was deemed

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Brazil Politics 

Bolsonaro wins Brazilian presidential run-off

October 29, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, Oct 29 (IANS) Far-right congressman Jair Bolsonaro has won the Brazilian presidential run-off with 55.42 per cent of the

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Moreno earn Flamengo draw with Palmeiras

October 28, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Oct 28 (IANS) Colombian striker Marlos Moreno struck his first goal in more than two years as

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Brazil Politics 

Brazil’s right-wing candidate poised to win presidential election

October 28, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, Oct 28 (IANS) Far-right congressman Jair Bolsonaro who won the first round of Brazil’s presidential election held earlier this

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

World Cup winner Branco accepts Brazil youth team role

October 25, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Oct 25 (IANS) Brazil’s 1994 World Cup-winning left-back Claudio Leal, better known as Branco, has been appointed

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

AC Milan-bound Paqueta helps fuel Flamengo’s title hopes

October 22, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Oct 22 (IANS) AC Milan-bound midfielder Lucas Paqueta scored his 10th goal of the Brazilian Serie A

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Palmeiras aim to keep unbeaten streak alive versus Ceara

October 19, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, Oct 19 (IANS) Palmeiras will try to extend their 14-match unbeaten streak in the Brazilian football league when

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Cruzeiro retain Copa title, seal spot in next year’s Libertadores

October 18, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo (Brazil), Oct 18 (IANS) Cruzeiro defeated Corinthians 2-1 in the second leg of the Copa do Brasil final

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Cruzeiro beat Corinthians 1-0 in first leg of Copa do Brasil final

October 11, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Oct 11 (IANS) Cruzeiro won 1-0 at home against Corinthians in the first leg of the final

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Cruzeiro gain edge in Copa do Brasil final

October 11, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Belo Horizonte (Brazil), Oct 11 (IANS) A first-half goal from former Brazil international midfielder Thiago Neves handed defending champions Cruzeiro

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Brazil, Uruguay to meet in friendly

October 10, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Oct 10 (IANS) Brazil and Uruguay will meet in an international friendly next month, the Brazilian Football

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Brazil Politics 

Brazil’s far-right candidate wins first round of presidential election

October 8, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, Oct 8 (IANS) Far-right Congressman Jair Bolsonaro pulled off a thumping win in the first round of Brazil’s presidential

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Brazil Politics 

Brazilian far-right candidate wins first round of presidential election

October 8, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, Oct 8 (IANS) Far-right congressman Jair Bolsonaro has won the first round of Brazil’s presidential election following one of

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Fluminense to face Nacional in Copa Sudamericana quarters

October 5, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Oct 5 (IANS) Brazil’s Fluminense beat Deportivo Cuenca 2-0 and qualified for the quarterfinals of the 2018

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Boca Juniors to meet Palmeiras in Copa Libertadores semis

October 5, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo (Brazil), Oct 5 (IANS) Argentina’s Boca Juniors qualified for the semi-finals of the 2018 Copa Libertadores football meet,

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Brazil’s Paranaense eliminates Caracas, moves to quarters

October 4, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo (Brazil) Oct 4 (IANS) Brazil’s Atletico Paranaense beat Venezuelan Caracas 2-1 in Curitiba to qualify for the quarterfinals

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Gremio beat Atletico Tucuman 4-0, move to Copa Libertadores semis

October 3, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo (Brazil), Oct 3 (IANS) Brazil’s Gremio, champions of the 2017 Copa Libertadores, thrashed Argentine Atletico Tucuman 4-0 and

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Brazil HEALTH/MEDICINE LIFESTYLE/FASHION 

Daily exercise helps remove toxic proteins from muscles

September 30, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, Sep 30 (IANS) Regular exercise helps in removing toxic proteins in muscle cells that can lead to atrophy

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Flamengo fires head coach after Copa do Brasil elimination

September 29, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Sep 29 (IANS) Brazilian-league club Flamengo said it has fired head coach Mauricio Barbieri in the wake

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Brazil football club Flamengo name Dorival Junior as coach

September 29, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Sep 29 (IANS) Football club Flamengo have named Dorival Junior as their new head coach, just hours

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Alaves held 1-1 by Getafe

September 28, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Vitoria (Spain), Sep 28 (IANS) Deportivo Alaves and visiting Getafe ended 1-1 in a hard-fought La Liga match that saw

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Brazil SCIENCE/TECH 

Scientists identify 4 extremely young asteroid families

September 25, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, Sep 25 (IANS) Brazilian scientists have identified four new families of extremely young asteroids, taking the total number

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Malcom, Walace called up for Brazil friendlies; Douglas Costa left out

September 22, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Sep 22 (IANS) FC Barcelona forward Malcom and Hannover 96 midfielder Walace have been called up for

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Brazil midfielder Lima resisting offers from China, Europe

September 15, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, Sep 15 (IANS) Brazil international midfielder Lucas Lima has reiterated his desire to remain at Palmeiras despite interest

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Flamengo seeking new Paqueta deal

September 14, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Sep 14 (IANS) Brazilian football club Flamengo are seeking to extend the contract of highly rated midfielder

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Cruzeiro upsets Palmeiras in first leg of Copa do Brasil semi-finals

September 13, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, Sep 13 (IANS) Cruzeiro defeated Palmeiras 1-0 in the first leg of their semi-final clash in the Copa

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ART/CULTURE/BOOKS Brazil Crime/Disaster/Accident 

6 Rio museums ordered to improve fire systems within 30 days

September 12, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Sep 12 (IANS) A judge in Brazil has ordered six major museums here to improve their security

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Brazil Other Sports SPORTS 

Maracana stadium shut for pitch repairs

September 11, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Sep 11 (IANS) Brazil’s iconic Maracana Stadium will be shut for almost a month to allow for

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Oliveira, Elias fire Atletico Mineiro to victory

September 11, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Belo Horizonte (Brazil), Sep 11 (IANS) Former Brazil internationals Ricardo Oliveira and Elias struck second-half goals as Atletico Mineiro came

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Brazil Crime/Disaster/Accident 

55 inmates remain at large following Brazilian prison break

September 11, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, Sep 11 (IANS) Fifty of the 105 inmates who escaped from a maximum-security prison in Brazil’s Paraiba state have

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Brazil Crime/Disaster/Accident 

100 inmates escape from maximum-security prison in Brazil

September 11, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, Sep 11 (IANS) At least 100 inmates escaped on Monday from a maximum-security prison in Brazil’s Paraiba state,

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Brazil Politics 

Will recover soon, says stabbed Brazilian presidential candidate

September 10, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Sep 10 (IANS) Brazilian presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro, who was stabbed last week at a political rally,

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Brazil ENVIRONMENT/WILDLIFE 

Brazilian parrot extinct in wild

September 9, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, Sep 9 (IANS) A new study has found the Brazilian Spix’s macaw parrot has become extinct in the wild.

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Neymar named Brazil’s full-time captain

September 7, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Sep 7 (IANS) Brazilian national football team head coach Tite has named Paris Saint-Germain star forward Neymar

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Brazil to meet Argentina, Saudi Arabia in friendlies

September 7, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Sep 7 (IANS) Brazil will play international friendlies against Saudi Arabia and Argentina in October, the Brazilian

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Brazil HEALTH/MEDICINE LIFESTYLE/FASHION 

Your brain cells may be making you brave

September 7, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, Sep 7 (IANS) Ever wondered why some people comfortably walk between skyscrapers on a high-wire while others freeze

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Brazil Crime/Disaster/Accident Politics 

Brazilian presidential candidate stabbed at rally

September 7, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, Sep 7 (IANS) Brazil’s front-running far-right presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro was stabbed during a rally while campaigning for next

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Brazil Crime/Disaster/Accident Politics 

Brazilian presidential candidate Bolsonaro stabbed; in hospital

September 7, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Sep 7 (IANS) Brazilian presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro was in a serious condition after being hospitalised for

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Corinthians sack coach Osmar Loss

September 6, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Sep 6 (IANS) Reigning Brazilian football champions Corinthians sacked coach Osmar Loss after the team’s 1-2 defeat

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Richarlison gets Brazil No.9 shirt

September 6, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Sep 6 (IANS) Everton forward Richarlison has been handed Brazil’s storied No. 9 shirt for friendlies against

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Brazil Business/Economy Crime/Disaster/Accident Diplomacy Politics 

Brazil seeks funds to rebuild museum

September 4, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, Sep 4 (IANS) Brazilian President Michel Temer has said that his government is seeking funding from companies and banks

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Brazil Crime/Disaster/Accident Education 

Brazil to reconstruct its fire-ravaged National Museum

September 4, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, Sep 4 (IANS) Brazil has begun the process of rebuilding the National Museum of Rio de Janeiro after an

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Porto’s Militao called up for Brazil friendlies

September 3, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Sep 3 (IANS) Brazil coach Tite has called up uncapped FC Porto right-back Eder Militao for international

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Colombian forward Trellez saves Sao Paulo’s blushes

September 3, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, Sep 3 (IANS) Second-half substitute Santiago Trellez struck late as 10-man Sao Paulo earned a 1-1 home draw

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ART/CULTURE/BOOKS Brazil Crime/Disaster/Accident ENVIRONMENT/WILDLIFE 

Fire ravages 200-year-old Brazil museum

September 3, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, Sep 3 (IANS) A huge fire has broken out at the National Museum of Brazil in Rio de Janeiro,

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Gremio blows out Botafogo 4-0 in Brazilian league

September 2, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, Sep 2 (IANS) Gremio blew out Botafogo 4-0, moving into fourth place in the Brazilian Championship. Jael had

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Brazilian midfielder Augusto to miss friendlies

September 2, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Sep 2 (IANS) Midfielder Renato Augusto, who plays for Chinese Super League side Beijing Guoan, will miss

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Brazil Politics 

Brazil court bars Lula from running in presidential election

September 1, 2018September 1, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, Sep 1 (IANS) A Brazilian court ordered that former president Lula da Silva, currently in prison, cannot stand as

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Brazil HEALTH/MEDICINE LIFESTYLE/FASHION 

Cannabidiol effective against depression: Study

September 1, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, Sep 1 (IANS) A single dose of cannabidiol — a non-intoxicating compound of marijuana — was found highly

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Brazil Immigration/Law/Rights Politics 

Brazil’s Lula can appear in pre-election polls

August 31, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, Aug 31 (IANS) Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court has rejected a request to keep former President Luiz Inacio Lula da

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Cruzeiro in Copa Libertadores quarts despite losing to Flamengo 0-1

August 30, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 30 (IANS) Brazilian football club Cruzeiro has qualified for the quarter-finals of the Copa Libertadores despite

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Brazil Crime/Disaster/Accident Defence/Security Immigration/Law/Rights Politics 

Brazil to deploy armed forces to tackle immigration crisis

August 29, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 29 (IANS) Brazilian President Michel Temer has announced deployment of armed forces in the border state

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Gremio win penalty shootout, move to Copa Libertadores quarters

August 29, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo (Brazil), Aug 29 (IANS) Brazil’s Gremio, champion of the 2017 Copa Libertadores, has qualified for the quarterfinals after

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Brazil ENVIRONMENT/WILDLIFE 

Two-thirds of California’s beaches could completely disappear by 2100, warns report

August 29, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sacramento, Aug 29 (IANS) Warning that two-thirds of Southern California’s beaches could completely disappear and the average area burned by

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Vasco da Gama name Valentim as head coach

August 28, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 28 (IANS) Vasco da Gama have named Alberto Valentim as their new manager, replacing former Bayern

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Striker Pedro in doubt for Brazil friendlies

August 27, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 27 (IANS) Fluminense striker Pedro is a doubt for Brazil’s international friendlies against the US and

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Lopez stars in Vasco victory

August 27, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 27 (IANS) Argentine forward Maxi Lopez scored a goal and set up two others as Vasco

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Corinthians end 4-game winless run

August 26, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, Aug 26 (IANS) Defending champions Corinthians broke a four-game winless streak with a 1-0 home victory over relegation-threatened

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Brazil ENVIRONMENT/WILDLIFE Human Interest/Society 

Isolated Amazonian tribe seen for first time

August 24, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, Aug 24 (IANS) An isolated Amazonian tribe with no known contact with the outside world has been spotted for

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Diego on target as Flamengo keep pressure on leaders

August 24, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 24 (IANS) Former Atletico Madrid and Brazil international midfielder Diego struck his fourth goal of the

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Brazil Business/Economy Defence/Security Immigration/Law/Rights Politics 

Venezuelans flee to Brazil amid economic uncertainty

August 21, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, Aug 21 (IANS) The number of Venezuelans trying to flee a national economic collapse and migrating to Brazil is

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Brazil Crime/Disaster/Accident Defence/Security Politics 

2 Soldiers, 5 civilians killed in Rio army raid

August 21, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 21 (IANS) Two soldiers and five civilians have been killed in a military raid here in

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Pereira, Arthur named in Brazil squad for friendlies

August 18, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 18 (IANS) Brazil coach Tite has included Manchester United’s Andreas Pereira and Barcelona’s Arthur Melo in

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Ronaldinho’s son to join Cruzeiro youth team

August 17, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 17 (IANS) The son of retired football great Ronaldinho has begun training with the youth academy

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Botafogo beat Nacional in Copa Sudamericana tie

August 17, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 17 (IANS) Brazilian football club Botafogo advanced to the round of 16 to face Bahia after

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Santiago to host 2019 Copa Libertadores final

August 15, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 15 (IANS) Chilean capital Santiago has been chosen as the host city for next year’s Copa

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Vasco da Gama sack coach Jorginho

August 14, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 14 (IANS) Former Bayern Munich and Brazil international full-back Jorginho has been sacked as coach of

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Sao Paulo eyeing bid for Paraguay defender Moreira

August 14, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 14 (IANS) Sao Paulo could make a bid to sign Paraguay international defender Jorge Moreira from

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Peru striker Guerrero set for key role at Internacional

August 14, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 14 (IANS) Former Argentina forward Andres D’Alessandro has hailed the arrival of Paolo Guerrero at Internacional,

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Brazil’s Internacional sign Peruvian striker Paolo

August 13, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, Aug 13 (IANS) Brazilian football club Internacional has confirmed the signing of Peruvian striker Paolo Guerrero for the

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Brazilian forward Barbosa turns down Valencia offer

August 11, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, Aug 11 (IANS) Brazilian forward Gabriel Barbosa has rejected an offer to join Valencia, committing himself to Santos

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Brazil Crime/Disaster/Accident 

20 injured in blast at steel plant in Brazil

August 11, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, Aug 11 (IANS) A gas explosion on Friday at a Usiminas steel plant in Brazil’s Ipatinga left around

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Cruzeiro beat Flamengo in Copa Libertadores Round-of-16

August 9, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 9 (IANS) Cruzeiro beat Flamengo 2-0 in their Copa Libertadores Round-of-16 first leg match at the

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Brazil Diplomacy Immigration/Law/Rights 

Brazil reopens border with Venezuela after court ruling

August 8, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, Aug 8 (IANS) Brazil has reopened its northern border with Venezuela after a federal judge annulled a ruling

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Ghana forward Twumasi elated at joining Alaves

August 6, 2018August 6, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Vitoria (Spain), Aug 6 (IANS) Deportivo Alaves’ newest acquisition Patrick Twumasi on Monday said that arriving at the Spanish football

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Sao Paulo return to top of Brazil’s Serie A

August 6, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, Aug 6 (IANS) Colombian forward Santiago Trellez struck late as Sao Paulo returned to the top of Brazil’s

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Brazil Crime/Disaster/Accident Football SPORTS 

Ex-Brazil footballer arrested for failure to pay child support

August 6, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, Aug 6 (IANS) Former Brazilian footballer Edilson da Silva, who was a member of the national team during the

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Scolari says Palmeiras would strive to win three upcoming titles

August 4, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, Aug 4 (IANS) Luiz Felipe Scolari, a former head coach of the Brazilian and Portuguese national teams, is

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ART/CULTURE/BOOKS Brazil Diplomacy 

Sharjah promotes Emirati in Latin America

August 3, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, Aug 3 (IANS/WAM) With the attendance of diplomatic and cultural figures, authors and publishers, the 25th Sao Paulo

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Colon beat Sao Paulo in Copa Sudamericana match

August 3, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo (Brazil), Aug 3 (IANS) Argentine club Atletico Colon won 1-0 in an away match against Brazil’s Sao Paulo

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Brazil Crime/Disaster/Accident Human Interest/Society 

UK refugee professor’s Fields Medal stolen

August 2, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 2 (IANS) The world’s most prestigious maths medal — the Fields Medal — was stolen from

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Neymar’s mother defends her son

August 1, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, Aug 1 (IANS) Brazilian superstar Neymar’s mother, Nadine Gonçalves dove head first into the controversy surrounding her son

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Santos name Cuca as new coach

July 31, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, July 31 (IANS) Alexi Stival, better known as Cuca, has been named coach of Santos, replacing Jair

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

I fell apart during the World Cup: Neymar

July 30, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, July 30 (IANS) Brazil’s star forward Neymar has declared himself a “new man”, saying he has accepted

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Paraguayan Romero’s hat trick puts him among top 10 Corinthians scorers

July 30, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, July 30 (IANS) Paraguayan forward Angel Romero scored three of the goals for Corinthians in their 4-1

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Defender Castan leaves Roma to join Vasco da Gama

July 29, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, July 29 (IANS) Former Brazil centre-back Leandro Castan is close to joining Vasco da Gama after parting

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Former Brazil boss Scolari named Palmeiras coach

July 27, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, July 27 (IANS) Former Brazil manager Luiz Felipe Scolari has been named coach of Palmeiras, signing a

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Palmeiras sack coach Machado

July 27, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, July 27 (IANS) Brazilian giants Palmeiras have sacked coach Roger Machado, less than a day after the

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Paranaense beat Penarol in Copa Sudamericana

July 27, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo (Brazil), July 27 (IANS) Brazil’s Atletico Paranaense won 2-0 against UruguayŽs Penarol in the first leg of the

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Bahia blank Cerro in Copa Sudamericana tie

July 26, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Salvador (Brazil), July 26 (IANS) Bahia beat Uruguay’s Atletico Cerro 2-0 here in the first leg of their Copa Sudamericana

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Porto agree deal for Brazilian full-back Militao

July 26, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, July 26 (IANS) FC Porto have reached a deal with Sao Paulo to sign right-back Eder Militao,

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Ecuador winger Cabezas joins Fluminense on loan

July 26, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, July 26 (IANS) Ecuador international winger Bryan Cabezas has joined Fluminense on loan from Italy’s Atalanta, the

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Tite to remain Brazil coach until 2022 World Cup

July 26, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janerio, July 26 (IANS) Adenor Leonardo Bacchi, commonly known as Tite, has renewed his contract to coach Brazil

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Inter edge Ceara, grab 3rd place in Brazilian football league

July 24, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, July 24 (IANS) Porto Alegre-based Internacional edged Ceara 1-0 in the last match of the 14th round of

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Santos sack coach Jair Ventura

July 24, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, July 24 (IANS) Jair Ventura, the son of Brazil great Jairzinho, has been sacked as coach of

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Barcos fires Cruzeiro to third in Brazil’s Series A

July 23, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, July 23 (IANS) A late volley from former Argentina international striker Hernan Barcos gave Cruzeiro a 2-1

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Brazil’s Fluminense close to sign striker Bryan Cabezas

July 23, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, July 23 (IANS) Ecuadorian striker Bryan Cabezas landed here to undergo a medical exam and to sign

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Neymar ready to ‘go back and give everything’ for PSG

July 22, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, July 22 (IANS) Brazilian star forward Neymar has declared himself ready to “go back and give everything” for

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Criticism on Brazil forward Gabriel Jesus unfair, says Ederson

July 21, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, July 21 (IANS) Goalkeeper Ederson has leapt to the defence of his Brazil and Manchester City teammate

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Ronaldo joining Juventus will help all clubs in Italy: Miranda

July 20, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, July 20 (IANS) Brazil’s Inter Milan defender Miranda believes the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo at Juventus will

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Sao Paulo beat Flamengo in Brazil’s Serie A

July 19, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, July 19 (IANS) A second-half header from midfielder Everton gave Sao Paulo a 1-0 away victory over

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Alaves sign forward Baston on loan from Swansea

July 16, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Vitoria (Spain), July 16 (IANS) La Liga club Alaves announced on Monday the signing of Spanish forward Borja Baston on

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Brazil Business/Economy Education TECHNOLOGY 

Apple increases support for Malala Fund to advance girls’ education

July 14, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, July 14 (IANS) Apple Developer Academies will play an important role in supporting the Malala Fund’s mission

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Brazil Crime/Disaster/Accident Immigration/Law/Rights Politics 

Former Brazil President acquitted in one of 7 corruption cases

July 13, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, July 13 (IANS) Brazilian former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who is in prison serving a sentence on

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Pele congratulates Cristiano Ronaldo on move to Juventus

July 12, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, July 12 (IANS) Brazilian football legend Pele congratulated Cristiano Ronaldo on being signed by Italian-league club Juventus and

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Brazil Business/Economy 

Brazil mulls filing WTO complaint over Chinese restrictions

July 12, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, July 12 (IANS) Brazil announced that it was conducting a study that may lead the government to issue a

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ART/CULTURE/BOOKS Brazil Crime/Disaster/Accident Immigration/Law/Rights 

Malala paints portrait of slain Rio councilwoman

July 12, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, July 12 (IANS) Pakistani Nobel peace laureate Malala Yousafzai became a graffiti artist on Wednesday after painting

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Brazil Crime/Disaster/Accident Defence/Security 

Thousands of Brazilian troops sweep Rio shantytowns

July 12, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, July 12 (IANS) Some 3,700 Brazilian soldiers, with the support of the police, launched an operation on

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Brazil Immigration/Law/Rights Politics 

Malala urges Brazilians to vote, defends girls’ education

July 10, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, July 10 (IANS) Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai said here that voting is the most powerful weapon for

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2018 FIFA World Cup Brazil Football SPORTS 

Brazil team in Rio after World Cup exit

July 9, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, July 9 (IANS) Some members of Brazil’s national football team arrived here after being eliminated from the

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Brazil Immigration/Law/Rights Politics 

Brazilian judge blocks ruling to release Lula

July 9, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, July 9 (IANS) Brazil’s judiciary has issued contradictory orders over the controversial imprisonment of ex-president Luiz Inacio Lula

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Brazil Immigration/Law/Rights Politics 

Court orders release of former Brazil President Lula

July 8, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, July 8 (IANS) A judge of a federal regional court in Brazil on Sunday ordered the release of

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2018 FIFA World Cup Brazil Football SPORTS 

Casemiro defends Fernandinho after own goal

July 8, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), July 8 (IANS) Brazil midfielder Casemiro has defended midfielder Fernandinho after the Manchester City player scored

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

West Ham agree deal for Paraguay defender Balbuena

July 8, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo (Brazil), July 8 (IANS) Corinthians, Brazil’s multi-sport club, has accepted an offer from West Ham United to sign

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2018 FIFA World Cup Brazil Football SPORTS 

Brazil ‘haven’t learnt anything’ from 2014, says local media

July 7, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, July 7 (IANS) Brazil’s media has directed sharp criticism at the national football team after their 1-2

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ART/CULTURE/BOOKS Brazil Diplomacy 

Brazil to celebrate Emirati culture at Sao Paulo Book Fair

July 7, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, July 7 (IANS/WAM) Sharjah is set to celebrate its selection as the guest of honour at the 25th

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Brazil Business/Economy Crime/Disaster/Accident HEALTH/MEDICINE 

Police raids Philips’ Brazil HQ

July 5, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, July 5 (IANS) Brazilian Police have raided Dutch multinational Philips’ headquarters in Sao Paulo and arrested two officials for

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Bollywood Brazil CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Hollywood 

Priyanka Chopra shares adorable video of Nick Jonas

July 2, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, July 2 (IANS) Actress Priyanka Chopra was in attendance to support singer Nick Jonas as he performed for the

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Brazil’s Vinicius Junior joins Real Madrid

June 26, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, June 26 (IANS) With tears in his eyes and a deep appreciation for Flamengo, which saw him

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Brazil Diplomacy Human Interest/Society Immigration/Law/Rights Politics 

Brazil, US to discuss separated migrant children

June 26, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio De Janeiro, June 26 (IANS) Brazilian President Michel Temer will discuss the situation of Brazilian children separated from their

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Brazilian club Sao Paulo signs Ecuadorian winger Joao Rojas

June 23, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, June 23 (IANS) Brazilian-league club Sao Paulo has announced the signing of Ecuadorian winger Joao Rojas, a

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2018 FIFA World Cup Brazil Football Politics SPORTS 

Brazil’s Temer congratulates team on first 2018 World Cup victory

June 23, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, June 23 (IANS) Brazil’s President Michel Temer congratulated the national football team for their victory against Costa

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Brazil Crime/Disaster/Accident Diplomacy Immigration/Law/Rights SPORTS 

UN condemns harassment of Russian women at World Cup

June 23, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio De Janeiro, June 23 (IANS) The UN Women’s office here has released videos condemning sexual harassment of Russian women

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Brazil Immigration/Law/Rights Politics 

Brazil Supreme Court quashes Lula’s latest appeal

June 23, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, June 23 (IANS) Brazil’s Supreme Court has dismissed a motion by former President Luiz Inacio Lula da

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Brazil Immigration/Law/Rights Politics 

Brazil SC allows political satire during electoral campaign

June 22, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, June 22 (IANS) The Brazilian Supreme Court (STF) has voted to allow the press to create political satire about

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2018 FIFA World Cup Brazil Football SPORTS 

Brazil’s Lula makes sports commentator debut in messages from prison

June 19, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, June 19 (IANS) Former Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva made a debut as sports commentator

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2018 FIFA World Cup Brazil Football SPORTS 

Brazilian media disappointed over Brazil-Switzerland match result

June 18, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, June 18 (IANS) Media outlets in Brazil expressed their disappointment over the national team’s opening match in the

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2018 FIFA World Cup Brazil Football SPORTS 

Fluminense coach Braga quits

June 17, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, June 17 (IANS) Brazilian football giants Fluminense on Sunday said Abel Braga has resigned as head coach.

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Neymar: Messi, Ronaldo are from another planet, so I’m world’s best

June 16, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, June 16 (IANS) Brazilian striker Neymar has said that he is the “world’s best player,” given that

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Santos confirms transfer of Rodrygo to Real Madrid in record deal

June 15, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, June 15 (IANS) Brazilian football club Santos confirmed Friday that it had reached a deal to send

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Vinicius Junior prepares to join Real Madrid

June 14, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, June 14 (IANS) Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior, who was recently sold by Flamengo to Real Madrid, played in

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Brazil HEALTH/MEDICINE TECHNOLOGY 

Novel AI-based platform diagnoses Zika with 95% accuracy

June 13, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, June 13 (IANS) Brazilian scientists have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) platform that can diagnose Zika and other

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Santos forward Rodrygo on Real Madrid radar

June 13, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, June 13 (IANS) Real Madrid are in talks with Santos to sign Brazil under-20 forward Rodrygo, the

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2018 FIFA World Cup Brazil Football SPORTS 

Over half of Brazilians say they have no interest in World Cup

June 12, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, June 12 (IANS) Some 53 percent of Brazilians say they have no interest in the World Cup,

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2018 FIFA World Cup Brazil Football SPORTS 

Luis recalls praying during ’94 World Cup final shootout

June 12, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, June 12 (IANS) Brazil full back Filipe Luis has said he remembers praying with his entire family during

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Brazil Business/Economy SPORTS 

Brazilians expected to spend less on World Cup celebrations

June 12, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, June 12 (IANS) Some 24 per cent of consumers plan to buy products over the next few

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2018 FIFA World Cup Brazil Football SPORTS 

Pele may not attend Russia World Cup opening ceremony

June 11, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, June 11 (IANS) Brazilian soccer icon Pele’s presence at the inaugural World Cup match on June 14

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Brazil Business/Economy 

Brazilian electricity workers call for 72-hour strike

June 9, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brasilia, June 9 (IANS) Brazil’s national electricity workers’ collective (CNE) has called for a 72-hour strike starting from Monday to

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2018 FIFA World Cup Brazil Football SPORTS 

Injured Fred, Renato appear in Brazil team photo ahead of World Cup

June 9, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, June 9 (IANS) The Brazilian national football squad have published their official FIFA World Cup photo, which

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Brazil SPORTS Tennis 

Brazilian tennis great Bueno dies

June 9, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, June 9 (IANS) Brazilian tennis legend Maria Bueno, who dominated the women’s game in the late 1950s and

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2018 FIFA World Cup Brazil Football SPORTS 

60,000 football fans from Brazil to travel to Russia

June 8, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, June 8 (IANS) At least 60,000 citizens of Brazil will travel to Russia to support the national

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Brazil HEALTH/MEDICINE SCIENCE/TECH 

Zika’s effects on newborns persist even in adults: Study

June 7, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sao Paulo, June 7 (IANS) Scientists have discovered that Zika virus infection that can lead to birth defects and other

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Brazil CINEMA/SHOWBIZ LIFE NATIONAL SPORTS 

Will Russia 2018 bring Brazil World Cup redemption? (Team Profile)

June 7, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, June 7 (IANS) The wounds inflicted by the worst defeat in Brazil’s proud football history began healing

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2018 FIFA World Cup Brazil Football SPORTS 

Brazil to strengthen power supply during FIFA World Cup

June 7, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, June 7 (IANS) Brazil’s Electricity Sector Monitoring Committee (CMSE) announced special operational measures to ensure that the

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Jorginho replaces Zé Ricardo as Vasco da Gama coach

June 6, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, June 6 (IANS) Jorge de Amorim Campos, better known as “Jorginho,” has been hired to replace Zé

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Brazil Business/Economy Diplomacy 

EU set to impose rebalancing duties on US products

June 6, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Brussles, June 6 (IANS) The European Union (EU) should start applying the rebalancing duties on US products in July in

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Brazil Football Other Sports SPORTS 

Pele denies knowledge of alleged Rio Olympics vote rigging

June 6, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, June 6 (IANS) Brazil football great Pele has denied knowledge of a cash-for-votes scheme allegedly used by

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Ex-Brazil defender Jorginho named Vasco coach

June 6, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, June 6 (IANS) Former Bayern Munich and Brazil international full-back Jorginho has been named coach of Vasco

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Brazil Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics SPORTS 

Lula denies knowledge of vote-buying to gain 2016 Olympics

June 6, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, June 6 (IANS) Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has denied having any knowledge of

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Vasco da Gama coach Ze Ricardo quits

June 3, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, June 3 (IANS) Vasco da Gama have announced the resignation of coach Ze Ricardo after the club’s

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2018 FIFA World Cup Brazil Football SPORTS 

Tite revives Brazil’s beautiful game (Team Profile)

June 2, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, June 2 (IANS) Given their proud history and superb recent form, it comes as little surprise that

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Souza fires Sao Paulo to top of Brazilian Serie A

May 31, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, May 31 (IANS) Former Brazil international striker Diego Souza struck his fourth goal in five matches as

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Sao Paulo jump to 4th in Brazil’s Serie A

May 28, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, May 28 (IANS) Former Paris Saint-Germain winger Nene scored two second-half goals as Sao Paulo rose to

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Brazil Football SPORTS 

Neymar rubbishes Real Madrid rumours, says ready to play for Brazil

May 28, 2018 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, May 28 (IANS) Brazil and Paris Saint Germain (PSG) star striker Neymar has rubbished rumours linking him

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