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Family prays for 'miracle' baby shot in mother's womb in Brazil
Baby Arthur was delivered by emergency caesarean, but is now paraplegic.
Divya Kishore Jul 05, 2017
Pregnant mother in Brazil drugged and hanged before having baby ripped from her womb
The woman and her daughter did not survive the attack by the killer who wanted the child for herself.
Nicole Rojas Jun 29, 2017
Brazilian men accused of torturing boy by tattooing 'I am a thief' onto forehead
Pair accused of tattooing 17-year-old as punishment for allegedly attempting to steal bike.
Ewan Palmer Jun 12, 2017
AK-47s inside pool heaters: Brazil police seize 60 assault rifles hidden in Rio airport shipment
Police estimate the guns would have been sold for up to $1.5m.
Karen Noronha Jun 02, 2017
Venezuela's indigenous people leave jungles homes to try survive on the city streets of Brazil
The Warao people live in derelict buildings and tent camps and are forced to make a living by begging from passing motorists.
David Sim May 17, 2017
Discovery of unique Amazon coral reef could derail plans to drill for oil off coast of Brazil
Environmentalists believe the reef, more 1,000 kilometres long and dotted with brightly coloured coral, may be home to new marine species.
David Sim May 12, 2017
Brazil lifts Zika virus health emergency after sharp decline in cases
The country had declared the Zika outbreak an emergency in November 2015.
Ananya Roy May 12, 2017
Venezuela crisis: Around 400 indigenous Warao people leave for Brazil
The Brazilian city of Manaus has declared an emergency to seek government funds to deal with the influx.
Divya Kishore May 09, 2017
Watch Brazilian driver mow down crowd of protesters leaving several injured
Angry motorist accelerates through the crowding of protesters, leaving mangled bodies in their wake.
IBT UK Contributor May 03, 2017
Former Brazilian president Lula's aide, Jose Dirceu, released from jail
Soon after his release, investigators levelled fresh corruption allegations against Dirceu.
Divya Kishore May 03, 2017
Spears, arrows and tears gas – Indigenous people clash with Brazilian police over land rights
Some 4,000 aboriginal people and supporters took part in the protest that focused on land boundaries for indigenous reservations.
Alex Wheeler Apr 26, 2017
Won't let your citizens access the internet? Fine, no more IP addresses for you
AFRINIC is considering banning countries that cut off internet access from receiving new IP addresses.
Mary-Ann Russon Apr 21, 2017
Ex-Liverpool U23 manager Michael Beale explains why he left Reds for Brazilian club Sao Paulo
Exclusive: Beale tells IBTimes UK how Rogério Ceni was successful in translating his plans for Sao Paulo to him.
Naveen Ullal Apr 20, 2017
Sex, drugs and crash landings: 'Luckiest pilot in the world' recalls 40 years smuggling Amazon gold
Clinger Borges do Vale survived 11 plane crashes but lost three brothers in aviation calamities.
IBT UK Contributor Apr 06, 2017
Brazil secure World Cup 2018 spot after beating Paraguay
Five-time winners become first nation other than hosts to qualify for Russia after 3-0 win in Sao Paulo.
Nick Howson Mar 29, 2017
Dubai authorities detain seven members of the Olympic refugee team at airport
The African athletes had been invited to speak at a conference attended by Sheikh Mohammed.
Orlando Crowcroft Mar 24, 2017
China bans all shipments from Brazil following meat scandal, wants harsh punishments for exporters
Countries like Japan and Canada have also banned imports from the South American country.
Divya Kishore Mar 23, 2017
Brazil suspends 33 government officials over rotten beef export
Big names, including JBS and BRF, are among the 30 companies accused of unhygienic practices.
Divya Kishore Mar 18, 2017
Thousands storm Brazilian streets in nationwide protest against President Temer's pension reform plan
Civil servants, rural workers and labour unions took part in demonstrations in Sao Paulo, Brasilia and Rio de Janeiro.
Alex Wheeler Mar 16, 2017
Brazil's president called in exorcist over fears palace was haunted
'I felt something strange there. I wasn't able to sleep right from the first night,' President Temer told local media.
Tom Porter Mar 14, 2017
Mayor of Brazil opts out of attending Rio Carnival celebrations
Rio's tourism boss attended the Carnival's opening in the mayor's place
Jasmine Andersson Feb 25, 2017
Brazilian city experiments with universal basic income
Fixed sum given to all residents in seaside city known as 'laboratory of the left.'
Isabelle Gerretsen Feb 15, 2017
Former Syracuse and Boston Celtics star Fab Melo dies at 26
As of now, the official cause of Melo's death is not known.
Jigmey Bhutia Feb 12, 2017
'Legalise cocaine to beat drug gangs' says Brazilian Supreme Court judge
Justice Roberto Barroso said the war on drugs had failed.
Harriet Sinclair Feb 10, 2017
The Purge in Brazil: Police strike in Espirito Santo leaves 100 dead amid anarchy
Chaos in coastal state continues as police walk out following dispute over pay.
Ewan Palmer Feb 09, 2017
Brazil's former first lady Marisa Leticia da Silva dies at 66
Marisa Leticia, who was earlier pronounced brain-dead, passed away on Friday evening.
Divya Kishore Feb 04, 2017
In pictures: Devotees worship Iemanja, the Afro-Brazilian queen of the sea
Often depicted as a mermaid, she is said to be able to cure infertility in women.
David Sim Feb 03, 2017
Leaders send condolences as wife of former Brazil president Lula declared brain-dead
Maria Leticia Lula da Silva was pronounced brain-dead on 2 February a week after she was admitted to hospital with a brain haemorrhage.
Divya Kishore Feb 03, 2017
'Overwhelmed' Chile calls for international aid as wildfires rage on
These are the worst forest fires the nation has seen in modern history.
Alex Wheeler Jan 31, 2017
Brazilian judge investigating Petrobras corruption dies in plane crash
Teori Zavascki played a key role in Operation Car Wash, Brazil's biggest corruption investigation in years.
Tareq Haddad Jan 20, 2017
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