Neymar, Brazil

Neymar Jr: Brazil player profile

Brazil's hopes are pinned on Paris Saint-Germain's star forward. Here's a look at everything you need to know about the young footballer. Jun 12, 2018
Christine Lagarde

IMF will remain engaged in Greece, says Christine Lagarde

The International Monetary Fund will remain engaged in Greece in some form, which will most likely become clearer after a June 21 meeting of the Eurogroup of euro zone finance ministers, IMF chief Christine Lagarde said on Monday. Jun 11, 2018
First ever tagging of Amazon dolphins to boost conservation

First ever tagging of Amazon dolphins to boost conservation

For the first time ever, WWF and research partners are tracking river dolphins in the Amazon using satellite technology. Scientists successfully tagged 10 river dolphins in Brazil, Colombia and Bolivia, hoping to gain an insight into the populations and habits of river dolphins in the worlds largest river. Dec 5, 2017
Off-duty cop in deadly shoot-out whilst holding infant son

Off-duty cop in deadly shoot-out whilst holding infant son

An off-duty military policeman was being hailed in Brazilian media on November 18 after he shot and killed two suspected robbers in a pharmacy, all the while holding his young son in his arms. Dramatic CCTV footage shows the incident, in which Sgt Rafael Souza, of the 49th Metropolitan Battalion, fired on the intruders while in the company of his wife and young son. Nov 20, 2017
Women take to the streets of Rio in protest of proposal to ban all abortions

Women take to the streets of Rio in protest of proposal to ban all abortions

Women took to the streets of Rio to protest against a congressional committee proposal to ban abortion.This would include when a woman is raped or when a mother and amp;#39;s life is in danger.It is possible this proposal could be used as a trade off to pass other laws the government are seeking to pass. Nov 14, 2017