A rebel official in Libya’s besieged city of Misrata pleaded for Britain and France to send troops to help fight Muammar Gaddafi’s forces.
The rebel council governing the Libyan city of Misrata said on Tuesday it was formally asking for Western troops to intervene to protect them.
A ferry rescued almost 1 000 people from Misrata on Monday and Britain said it plans to pick up 5 000 more.
Dilma Rousseff took over as Brazil’s first female president on Saturday with pledges to build on the policies of her hugely popular predecessor.
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/ 14 October 2010
Stepping into the glare lights for their first fresh air in 10 weeks, the 33 men in wraparound sunglasses resembled rock stars more than miners.
Pumping their fists, or falling to their knees, some of the 33 Chile miners trapped below ground savoured their first tastes of freedom on Wednesday.
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/ 11 November 2009
A massive blackout plunged millions in Brazil’s largest cities into darkness, sparking major disruptions and energy supply concerns on Wednesday.
São Paulo puts on a display of Japanese culture for visiting Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito.
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/ 4 February 2008
Gargantuan animal effigies and honed dancers wearing nothing but a bit of glitter between their legs turned Rio into a fantasy land overnight as the city’s world-famous carnival parades got under way. The processions are the high point of Brazil’s five-day pre-Lent celebrations.
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/ 27 October 2007
Argentina holds a presidential election on Sunday that is expected to see first lady Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner take over from President Nestor Kirchner. Fernandez has been widely compared to Hillary Clinton, a former first lady who is seeking the United States presidency.