André Corrêa do Lago, the newly appointed head of this year's United Nations climate conference, faces a tough road.

The director of more than 20 films, including “Xica da Silva” and “Bye Bye Brazil,” Diegues was a leading figure in Cinema ...

Shakira fans lined up in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Tuesday (February 11) for the highly anticipated return of the Colombian singer to touring. Fan Daniela Torre said several hydration points were ...

One victim was visiting Rio de Janeiro's iconic Christ the Redeemer statue. Another hopped into an Uber for a night out in ...

An explosion of colour and flamboyant dancing, Rio de Janeiro Carnival is not to be missed in Brazil. But the performing in the city's famed festivities could be in jeopardy for some samba schools.

A fire in a factory that produces costumes for the carnival in Rio de Janeiro has left 10 people hospitalized, health authorities said. The blaze on Wednesday cast a shadow ...

Partly cloudy with a high of 86 °F (30 °C). Winds S at 9 to 11 mph (14.5 to 17.7 kph). Night - Partly cloudy. Winds variable at 2 to 7 mph (3.2 to 11.3 kph). The overnight low will be 76 °F (24 ...

The Indian government’s position on China’s ‘One Belt One Road’ (OBOR) or ‘Belt and Road Initiative’ (BRI) has been “clear and consistent” and the Centre continues to “monitor the implications” of the ...

Shakira launched her first worldwide tour in seven years from Rio de Janeiro this week for her latest Grammy-winning album ...

Travel like a local: Residents share their favorite places in our top city guides: New Orleans, Rome, Tokyo and Mexico City.

Tennis remains in the picture for Bouchard, who broke onto the pro scene as a teenager and rose to No. 5 in 2014. That was a ...

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