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Herchcovitch summer collection, Fashion Rio in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Models wear creations from the Herchcovitch summer collection during Fashion Rio in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil...
Russia clashes over energy with Belarus, Ukraine, EU
Russia plunged back into the disputes over energy with Ukraine and Belarus that have repeatedly disrupted oil and gas supplies to European Unioncountries, and it also termed EU energy policy as "uncivilized". Russia on Friday denied remarks by Belarussian President Alexander Lukashenko that it [more]
Simple test may predict life expectancy
Don’t be surprised if your doctor asks you to sit on the floor at your next checkup. A new study says testing a person’s ability to sit down and then rise from the floor could provide useful insight into their overall health and longevity. [more]
For North Korea, next step is a nuclear test?
North Korea's next step after rattling the world by putting a satellite into orbit for the first time will likely be a nuclear test, the third conducted by the reclusive and unpredictable state. A nuclear test would be the logical follow-up to [more]
South Korea produce missiles that can Bomb All of North Korea
South Korea can now produce missiles that can reach all of North Korea as part of a new deal with Washington that's a response to the North's own growing weapons stockpile. There were restrictions put on their missile production by Washington to try and deter [more]
Pregnant wife of 21 murdered by family to rid her of evil spirits: Jailed for 58 years
A man and three members of his family were jailed for a total of 58 years yesterday after being convicted of murdering his pregnant wife claiming she was possessed by evil spirits. One of the four smothered 21-year-old Nalia Mumtaz while the others held [more]
Scientists Discovered New Carnivorous Brazilian plant
In the kind of discovery seldom seen in modern biology, scientists say they have discovered a carnivorous Brazilian plant that uses sticky, subterranean leaves to catch and digest worms—an evolutionary strategy for acquiring nutrients that has never before been observed in the plant kingdom. Researchers say that the rare plant, known to scientists as Philcoxia..
Brazil Captures Yoran El-Al Israeli Most Wanted by U.S. Drug Enforcers
One of the Israeli citizens arrested in Brazil in a police operation against smuggling is on the most wanted list of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), local media reported on Friday. The man, identified as Yoran El-Al, is wanted in the U.S. for a number of accusations: conspiracy to commit extortion, collection of extensions..
Leila Lopes becomes first from Angola to be crowned Miss Universe
Leila Lopes made history for her country yesterday, after becoming the very first Miss Angola to be crowned Miss Universe. The 25-year-old laughed and smiled as she hugged runner-up Miss Ukraine, Olesia Stefanko, before having her crown firmly placed on her head at the pageant held in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The business student from Angola’s..
Brazilian Tourism Minister Pedro Novais resigns
Brazilian Tourism Minister Pedro Novais has resigned over allegations that he misused public funds. Mr Novais quit after newspaper reports accused him of using public money to employ a maid and a driver for his wife while he was a congressman. He denies wrongdoing, and says he stepped down to prepare his defence. He is..
Brazil’s Dilma Rousseff hit by scandal
Dilma Rousseff As Dilma Rousseff coasted to Brazil’s presidency last year, one doubt kept cropping up — would the career bureaucrat be savvy enough to handle Brazil’s dog-eat-dog political world? After a turbulent few weeks that have shaken her young administration, the evidence is mounting that she isn’t — a failing that could have.. Blair says Games could help transform Brazil
Former Britain’s Prime Minister and UN Middle East Quartet Representative Tony Blair, left, speaks during the World Economic Forum on Latin America in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Friday, April 29, 2011 Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, a key player in London’s winning bid for the 2012 Olympics, said Friday that the 2014 World.. Brazil’s airports ‘will not ready for World Cup 2014′
Many Brazilian airports are already operating above capacity Most of Brazil’s airports being improved for the World Cup in 2014 will not be ready in time, a report warns. Of 13 terminals being upgraded, 10 are unlikely to be completed by June 2014, the government-backed Institute for Applied Economic Research (Ipea) said. It warned that.. Brazil’s ex-President Lula faces misconduct inquiry
Federal prosecutors in Brazil say they are opening a case against former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva for alleged misuse of public funds. They say the ex-president sent out 10 million letters to older Brazilians promoting low-interest loans in 2004. They allege the letters were not in the public interest and benefited a bank.. U.S. Brazil to press China on currency
American Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, on a visit Monday to Latin America’s biggest economy, urged Brazilian officials to help the U.S. pressure China to allow its currency to appreciate. Though officials in public shied away from specifics of any plan to coordinate calls for a stronger yuan, a person familiar with the discussions said Brazil.. Japan, Brazil, Germany, India to meet on Security Council reform
Foreign ministers from Japan, Brazil, Germany and India will likely meet in New York on Feb 11 to confirm their efforts to expand the U.N. Security Council, in which they are seeking to secure permanent membership, diplomatic sources said Wednesday. The members of the so-called Group of Four are expected to reaffirm their cooperation to.. 
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Soldiers Discover Abandoned Baby on Side of Road in Afghanistan A newborn baby girl left abandoned on the side of the road in southern Afghanistan has been..
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Simple test may predict life expectancy5 months ago
Don’t be surprised if your doctor asks you to sit on the floor at your next checkup. A new study says testing a person’s ability to sit..