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 ...

In all areas of Rio, remain vigilant with valuables due to ... these are people's homes), and avoid straying off the main road. Visit the U.S. Department of State's website for more details.

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 ...

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Thousands of worshippers clad in white robes spilled onto Arpoador beach in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday to pay homage to Yemanja, the Afro-Brazilian sea goddess. Devotees ...

On any given night in Rio de Janeiro, walk a block inland from Ipanema Beach, along Rua Vinícius de Moraes, and the sound of waves will be replaced by the soft pulse of bossa nova. The genre ...

A small plane crashed into a busy street in São Paulo, killing two people on board and injuring several others.

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 ...

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