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Alert issued in Brazil over second imminent dam collapse
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], Jan 27 (ANI): An alarm in the wee hours of Sunday morning was rung in Brumadinho, in south-eastern Brazil, warning of a second imminent rupture of a mining dam in the same region where a dam collapse on Friday left 40 dead and over 300 missing.
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At least 7 killed, 150 missing in dam collapse in Brazil
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Jan 26 (ANI): At least seven people were killed, and around 150 others went missing, after a dam burst at an iron ore mine in southeast Brazil near the city of Belo Horizonte.
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Brazil presidential candidate Bolsonaro wins first round
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], Oct 08 (ANI): Brazilian right-wing Presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro won the first round of the country's presidential election, following one of the most polarising campaigns witnessed since the nation returned to democracy three decades back.
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Brazilian Presidential candidate Bolsonaro gains lead in pre-poll surveys
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], Oct 6 (ANI/Sputnik): Brazilian right-wing Presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro has extended his lead over rivals as potential support for him in the Sunday election has increased from 32 per cent to 35 per cent since the beginning of this week, the fresh data of the
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Brazil presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro stabbed while campaigning
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], Sep 07 (ANI): Brazilian presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro was on Thursday stabbed in the abdomen during his campaign event in the state of Minas Gerais.
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Brazil: Massive blaze engulfs 200-year-old National Museum
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], Sep 3 (ANI): The 200-year-old National Museum located in Rio de Janeiro was engulfed in a massive fire on Sunday evening (local time), destroying centuries-old artifacts.
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Brazil court judge overrules order to release jailed former president
Updated : 7 years, 8 months ago IST
Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], Jul 9 (ANI): A Brazilian judge overruled an order passed for the immediate release of former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
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Ronaldinho to marry 2 women at same time
Updated : 7 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], May 25 (ANI): Seems like a double heartbreak is awaiting for all the female fans of Brazilian soccer star Ronaldinho.
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Brazilian President hospitalised amidst corruption trial
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], Oct 26 (ANI): Brazilian President Michel Temer was hospitalised on Wednesday, with urological problems, amidst a congressional debate over whether he should face a criminal trial for allegedly discussing bribes with a businessman.
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Ten-day 'Festival of India', Brasilia showcases Indian history, culture
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sept 2 (ANI): Commemorating the completion of 70 glorious years of Independence on August 15, 'Festival of India', a ten-day long celebration of Indian history, culture and literature is being organised in Brasilia, Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro from August 31 to September
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Brazilian musicians arrange protest concert demanding new President
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Rio De Janeiro [Brazil], May 29 (ANI): Some of the best Brazilian musicians organized a protest concert on Sunday, demanding the resignation of President Michel Temer amid corruption allegations. They also called for new elections.
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PV Sindhu set to be Deputy Collector
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Hyderabad [India], Feb.24 (ANI): Ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu, who is the first Indian woman athlete to win a silver medal at the Olympics , has accepted a government job which was offered by the Andhra Pradesh Government following her Rio de Janeiro triumph.
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