Brazil
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Amazon fire rages, Brazilian firefighters toil in region hazy with smoke
World | Aug 27, 2019, 05:47 PM ISTEquipped with hoses connected to rubber backpacks, Brazilian firefighters in the Amazon on Monday raced in a truck along dirt roads toward plumes of smoke after a spotter in a military helicopter directed them to a fast-spreading fire.
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Watch aerial view of destruction caused by fires as Amazon rainforest burns at record rate | Video
World | Aug 26, 2019, 11:31 AM ISTThe video shows multiple areas covered in smoke and fire on Saturday. Brazilian government satellite monitors have recorded more than 41,000 fires in the Amazon region so far this year — with more than half of those coming this month alone.
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The Amazon is burning: 4 things that explain why it’s a man-made disaster
Fyi | Aug 28, 2019, 03:39 PM ISTBrazil has long struggled to preserve the Amazon, sometimes called the “lungs of the world” because it produces 20% of the world’s oxygen. Despite the increasingly strict environmental protections of recent decades, about a quarter of this massive rainforest is already gone – an area the size of Texas.
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The Amazon rainforest is on fire, and visuals are really scary | Watch
News | Aug 22, 2019, 06:57 PM ISTSmoke from the wildfires in the Amazon forest, combined with the cold weather, turned Sao Paulo dark in the height of daytime on Monday.
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Amazon Rainforest Fire: Disha Patani, Anushka Sharma and other Bollywood celebs share concern on social media
Celebrities | Aug 22, 2019, 02:21 PM ISTBollywood celebrities like Dia Mirza, Disha Patani, Arjun Kapoor, Anushka Sharma, etc took to their respective social media handles to share concern about the disastrous Amazon Rainforest fire in Brazil.
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Brazilian police finish investigation of rape accusation against Neymar, report to be released on Tuesday
Football | Jul 30, 2019, 08:53 AM ISTBrazilian model Najila Trindade has accused the 27-year-old striker of raping her in a Paris hotel in May. He denied the accusation and says their relations were consensual.
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57 prisoners killed by inmates in Brazil's Altamira jail, 16 decapitated
World | Jul 30, 2019, 06:44 AM ISTPara state prison authorities a fight erupted around 7 a.m., between the Rio de Janeiro-based Comando Vermelho and a local criminal group known as Comando Classe A.
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Neymar regains full fitness almost after recovering from ankle ligament injury
Football | Jul 14, 2019, 09:11 AM ISTNeymar was sidelined from the Copa America after suffering an ankle ligament injury in Brazil's 2-0 friendly victory over Qatar in Brasilia on June 5.
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2019 Copa America: Setback for Brazil as Willian ruled out of final
Football | Jul 04, 2019, 01:57 PM ISTWillian has been ruled out of the final of the 2019 Copa America, owing to a muscle injury.
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Copa America: More heartbreak for Messi as Brazil beat Argentina in semis to reach final
Football | Jul 03, 2019, 08:21 AM ISTBrazil will seek their 10th South American title, while superstar Lionel Messi remains without trophies for his national team.
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Brazil cops get more time to probe rape claim against Neymar
Football | Jul 02, 2019, 09:27 AM ISTPolice in Sao Paulo would be given 30 more days to look into the woman's claims.
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Copa America: Sergio Aguero to start against Brazil in semi-final, confirms Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni
Football | Jul 02, 2019, 09:11 AM ISTSergio Aguero has scored just once in four matches in this tournament, prompting doubts about whether he would hold his place in Argentina's attack alongside Lionel Messi and Lautaro Martinez.
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Copa America: Gabriel Jesus issues challenge to Argentina ahead of semi-final clash
Football | Jul 01, 2019, 12:26 PM ISTGabriel Jesus said the match would be the biggest classic between teams because it pitted two giants with a very good history.
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Copa America: Brazil's Filipe Luis misses practice because of injury ahead of Argentina clash
Football | Jun 30, 2019, 10:44 AM ISTFelipe Luis was replaced at halftime of Brazil's quarterfinal against Paraguay on Thursday, when the hosts advanced on penalties.
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Copa America: Argentina downs Venezuela to set up semi-final clash with Brazil
Football | Jun 29, 2019, 08:37 AM ISTArgentina flourished to beat Venezuela 2-0 on Friday and set up a Copa América semi-final against Brazil at Belo Horizonte's Mineirao Stadium.
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G-20 Summit: Modi holds separate bilateral talks with presidents of Indonesia, Brazil
World | Jun 29, 2019, 06:53 AM ISTDuring his meeting with Indonesian president Joko Widodo, the prime minister discussed ways to deepen bilateral cooperation in trade and investment, defence and maritime fronts.
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2019 Copa America: Brazil advace to semifinals with shootout victory over Paraguay
Football | Jun 28, 2019, 09:06 AM ISTBrazil were held to a goalless draw at the end of regulation time, but the host side edged past Paraguay in the shootout.
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Copa America: Despite criticism, Arena do Gremio ready to host Brazil-Paraguay quarter-final game
Football | Jun 27, 2019, 12:14 PM ISTLionel Messi had earlier ripped the Arena do Gremio, saying that the field was in terrible condition.
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Brazil add to Ecuador's woes at Copa America 2019
Football | Jun 26, 2019, 09:14 AM ISTIn its 2019 Copa America opener, Ecuador was defeated 0-4 by Uruguay and then it was handed a 1-2 loss by Chile and a 1-1 draw against Japan rounded off the disappointing campaign.
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Copa America: Brazil held to goalless draw by Venezuela, Peru beat Bolivia 3-1
Football | Jun 19, 2019, 08:58 AM ISTBrazil failed to score a goal against Venezuela while Paolo Guerrero starred for Peru as they beat Bolivia 3-1 in the Copa America on Tuesday.