Brazil
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Elon Musk's X or Twitter to be restored in Brazil after complying with all Supreme Court demands
World | Oct 09, 2024, 11:49 AM ISTEarlier, Musk had disparaged the Supreme Court and called the judge an authoritarian and a censor, despite the fact his rulings, including X's nationwide suspension, were repeatedly upheld by his peers.
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'Don't boost your power at Ukraine's expense': Zelenskyy on peace plan proposed by China and Brazil
World | Sep 25, 2024, 10:55 PM ISTDuring his speech at the United Nations, Zelenskyy said proposing "alternatives, half-hearted settlement plans, so-called sets of principles" would give Russian President Putin the political space to continue the war.
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Putin says India, China and Brazil could mediate peace talks over Ukraine conflict | WATCH
World | Sep 05, 2024, 02:49 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi in recent times has become more vocal on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, saying India is ready to play a more decisive role in peace talks. He also visited Ukraine last month and said India was never a neutral observer and has sided with peace.
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Brazilian bodybuilder, who underwent stunning transformation to combat obesity, dies at 19
World | Sep 04, 2024, 11:59 AM ISTMatheus Pavlak started lifting weights at the age of 19 in a gruelling transformation from an obese child to a fine bodybuilder. He died of an apparent heart attack and his body was found at his house on Sunday.
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Brazil Supreme Court panel upholds judge's decision to suspend Elon Musk's X platform nationwide
World | Sep 03, 2024, 01:02 PM ISTBrazilian Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes, who was engaged in a bitter feud with Elon Musk, ordered the suspension of X for failing to appoint a legal representative. Musk's satellite internet provider Starlink has refused to comply with his decision as its bank accounts remained frozen.
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EXPLAINED: Why Brazil shut down X platform and what is Elon Musk's feud with top judge?
Explainers | Aug 31, 2024, 03:02 PM ISTBrazilian Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes ordered a shutdown on Elon Musk's X platform after it failed to appoint a local legal representative. This marked an escalation in the months-long feud between Moraes and Musk over free speech and hate speeches.
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Brazil suspends Musk's social media platform X for non-compliance of norms
World | Aug 31, 2024, 09:19 AM ISTThe full bench of Brazil's Supreme Court is expected to review the case, although no date has been set for the deliberations.
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Brazil Supreme Court gives 24-hour ultimatum to Elon Musk's X: 'Appoint legal representative or...'
World | Aug 29, 2024, 08:14 AM ISTJustice Alexandre de Moraes' recent order represents the latest turn in the ongoing dispute with Musk's platform. Earlier this year, the company faced off with de Moraes over issues related to free speech, far-right accounts, and misinformation on the site.
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Elon Musk’s X abruptly ends business in Brazil: Know-why?
Technology | Aug 18, 2024, 12:34 PM ISTMusk cited demands by Brazilian judge Alexandre de Moraes that would require X to violate multiple international laws as the reason behind this decision. For the safety of its staff, the closure has been made, and the platform's service will continue to be available in the country.
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Elon Musk's social media platform 'X' to close operations in Brazil over 'censorship orders'
World | Aug 17, 2024, 11:38 PM ISTX said that it would close its operations in Brazil “effective immediately” due to alleged “censorship orders” from Brazilian judge Alexandre de Moraes.
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Brazil Plane Crash: Passenger plane crashes in Brazil, Killing all 61 onboard
News | Aug 10, 2024, 08:13 PM ISTA resident of the residential compound in the Brazilian town of Vinhedo where a plane crashed described the site of the accident as a horror scene. Watch to know more!
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VIDEO: Moments before passenger plane crashed in Brazil's Sao Paulo, killing all 61 aboard
World | Aug 10, 2024, 10:48 AM ISTBrazilian President Lula da Silva on Saturday declared a three-day state of mourning after a passenger plane carrying 61 people crashed in Sao Paulo, killing all aboard. Several experts confirmed the possibility of ice formation in the region and called it as a potential reason for the crash.
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Brazil: All 61 aboard confirmed dead in Sao Paulo plane crash, President declares three-day mourning
World | Aug 10, 2024, 10:28 AM ISTFollowing a tragic plane crash in Sao Paulo that claimed 61 lives, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva declared a three-day state of mourning, urging the nation to honour the victims.
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Brazil: Passenger plane carrying 62 people crashes in Sao Paulo state, all feared dead | VIDEO
World | Aug 10, 2024, 06:16 AM ISTThe ATR-72 plane operated by airline Voepass Linhas Areas was en route from Cascavel to Guarulhos, in Sao Paulo. Video shared on social media showed what appeared to be the plane plunging down into a cluster of trees.
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Brazil floods Update: Death toll reaches 143 as rain continue to pour, several crimes reported
News | May 13, 2024, 04:30 PM ISTFlooding in the metropolitan area of Porto Alegre in southern Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul State brought with it a series of crimes including robberies and looting, according to authorities.
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Brazilians struggle with loss and despair as worst rainfall in 80 years kills over 100 | IN PICS
World | May 10, 2024, 01:20 PM ISTBrazil's southern state of Rio Grande do Sul is witnessing its worst rainfall in 80 years which has killed 107 people so far, with 136 missing and over 165,000 displaced. More rains are forecast in the coming days, raising fears that water levels will rise further as rescue operations continue.
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WATCH: Horse rescued from rooftop after two days in Brazil as devastating floods kill 107
World | May 10, 2024, 12:44 PM ISTThe devastating floods in Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul has left 136 people missing and over 165,000 displaced as rescue operations continued by boats and helicopters. Several streets have already turned into rivers and more rains were expected in the coming days.
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Brazil Flood Updates: Satellite images show before and after flooding in Brazil
News | May 08, 2024, 01:45 PM ISTSatellite images showed the before and after effects of floods that engulfed cities and towns across southern Brazil. The death toll climbed to at least 90 with over 130 people still missing, local authorities said, after heavy rain lashed the country’s southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul.
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56 killed, several missing in worst floods in over 80 years in Brazil, flight operations take a hit
World | May 05, 2024, 07:35 AM ISTOver 70 people were missing in the heavy rains in southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul this week. At least 56 people have been killed in the torrential rains.
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Brazil's southern state hit by worst rainfall in over 80 years; 39 killed so far, 68 missing | VIDEO
World | May 04, 2024, 02:24 PM ISTThe floods in Rio Grande Do Sul have surpassed the levels seen during a historic 1941, with water levels reaching an unprecedented high. At least 24,000 people have been displaced as the storms affected over half of the 497 cities in the state, while dams have reached their stretching point.