Four killed after carnival float catches fire in Brazil

Four killed after carnival float catches fire in Brazil

12 Feb 2013 13:53 - Reuters
Four people died after a carnival float in the Santos caught fire, striking a sombre tone for the final day of exuberant carnival celebrations.

Death raises fears of escalating fan violence in Brazil

27 Mar 2012 11:31 - Staff Reporter
Officials and authorities in São Paulo have raised concerns over the death of a soccer supporter in Brazil and think it might increase fan violence.

Glock defends his driving at Brazilian GP

04 Nov 2008 08:44 - Tales Azzonni
Timo Glock has denied he let Lewis Hamilton get by him on the final lap of the decisive Brazilian Grand Prix.

Biofuel boom profiting corporations, not locals

10 Sep 2008 09:09 - Staff Reporter
The boom in biofuel production in Latin America, particularly Brazil, is benefiting corporations but not local people, said environmentalists.

Japan in the heart of Brazil

23 Jun 2008 17:47 - Marc Burleigh
São Paulo puts on a display of Japanese culture for visiting Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito.