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Slater wins but Parko retains lead

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:18:28 GMT

Australia's Joel Parkinson has maintained the lead in the men's world surfing championship despite losing in the semi-finals of the fourth round at Imbituba in Brazil.

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India may consider import tax on crude palm oil

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:11:30 GMT

NEW DELHI: India may impose a nominal tax on crude palm oil imports and marginally raise the levy on refined oils, top industry analyst Dorab Mistry said.

Cotton production to rise 3% to 16m tonnes in 2009-10

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:09:59 GMT

By Razi Syed KARACHI: Cotton production is expected to increase by 3 percent to 16 million tonnes in 2009-10. Production is expected to increase in the three largest cotton-producing countries after China, India, the United States and Pakistan.

Maradona wants venue change for Brazil qualifier

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:07:13 GMT

BUENOS AIRES: Argentina want to play arch-rivals Brazil at Rosario Central and not River Plate in their World Cup qualifier on September 5 to generate more support from the fans, coach Diego Maradona said on Thursday.

Leading News Resource of Pakistan

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:01:56 GMT

First Sri Lanka-Pakistan Test begins at Galle today : Injured Murali ruled out of series opener GALLE: Muttiah Muralitharan was on Friday ruled out of the first Test against Pakistan with a knee injury, dealing a huge blow to Sri Lanka's bid to win the emotionally-charged series.

Slater wins in WCT Brazil

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:53:28 GMT

Joel Parkinson maintained the lead in the men's world surfing championship despite losing in the semi-finals of the fourth round at Imbituba in Brazil.

Trip expenses

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:52:41 GMT

What Gov. Mark Sanford spent on his trip to Argentina where, he admits, he met his lover.

Brazil, Africa in Dispute Over Who Contr

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:45:27 GMT

Brazil's air force released a recording Friday it said proves it handed over control of Air France Flight 447 to Senegalese authorities before it crashed a ' but African officials denied that.

Martha Ellen Bell

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:41:10 GMT

Martha Ellen Bell, 84, of Avon and formerly of Brazil, passed away July 2, 2009 at Avon Healthcare.

Brazil holiday bash helping worthy causes

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:40:53 GMT

Excitement, fun and lots of tasty food for good causes is available today at the Brazil Rotary Club Fourth of July Celebration in Forest Park.

Toronto's wandering tourist eye

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:36:43 GMT

Hamilton residents Tracy Luison and Robert Guagliano had only planned to come to Toronto for dinner.

Palin resigning as Alaska governor

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:34:24 GMT

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin made a surprise announcement Friday that she is resigning from office at the end of the month without explaining why she plans to step down, raising speculation that she would focus on a run for the White House in the 2012 race.

Dollar Status Unlikely To Be In G8 Communique: G8 Source

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:34:23 GMT

The dollar's status as the top global reserve currency is unlikely to be mentioned explicitly in the final communique at next week's Group of Eight summit, a European G8 source involved in preparations for the meeting said on Friday.

Lula Wins UNESCO Peace Prize

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:30:53 GMT

The Felix Houphouet-Boigny Peace Prize is awarded this year to Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva, President of the Federal Republic of Brazil.

Rochester Thunder draws international players

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:30:01 GMT

But enter the inaugural season of the Rochester Thunder, and players from Bosnia to Colombia to Brazil are now spending their summer living the Minnesotan life.

H1N1 spread unstoppable

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:29:28 GMT

THE H1N1 flu virus is running wild in the Southern Hemisphere, spreading rapidly through Europe, and showing signs of rebounding in Mexico.

Slater wins in WCT Brazil - West Online

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:27:00 GMT

Joel Parkinson maintained the lead in the men's world surfing championship despite losing in the semi-finals of the fourth round at Imbituba in Brazil. Nine time world champion Kelly Slater ignited his season by winning the event, doubling his points ...

Pacific Boychoir tours South Africa

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:20:03 GMT

The Pacific Boychoir had logged thousands of miles on its passports, bringing its distinct sound to destinations near and far.

Ready to leave the country. - New Jersey, United States

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:14:39 GMT

We had a great flight into New Jersey and some even got to see the Statue of Liberty as we were flying past New York.

Copa Libertadores final on despite swine flu

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:14:26 GMT

Next week's first-leg match of the Copa Libertadores final will go ahead as planned in La Plata, Argentina, despite a swine flu outbreak that is blamed in the deaths of at least 44 people in the country.

Brazil's Senate president accused of hiding huge property from ... - Xinhua News Agency

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:44:00 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 3 (Xinhua) -- Pressure on Brazil's Senate President Jose Sarney to step down increased again after he was accused of hiding from the Electoral Court an ownership of a house worth 4 million reais (2.05 million U.S. dollars), local ...

Brazil stocks inch down on quiet day; real slips - Reuters

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:05:00 GMT

SAO PAULO, July 3 (Reuters) - Brazilian stocks ended slightly lower on Friday after a session of light, choppy trading. The combination of a holiday in the United States which closed markets there and investor caution about the global economy made ...

Brazil court orders release of airline magnate - Forbes

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:05:00 GMT

SAO PAULO -- Court officials say the co-founder of Brazil's second largest airline has been released from house arrest pending the outcome of legal proceedings stemming from accusations he ordered two men killed in 2001. Constantino de Oliveira, who ...

Brazil prison guards nab pigeon with cell phone - Forbes

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:15:00 GMT

SAO PAULO -- Prison guards foiled a new attempt to smuggle a cell phone into a Brazilian prison by carrier pigeon - this one wearing a tiny backpack - and said Friday that the practice is becoming almost commonplace. An exhausted pigeon wearing a ...

Brazil prison guards nab pigeon with cell phone - Inside Bay Area

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:08:00 GMT

In this July 1, 2009 photo released by Sao Paulo's state prison affairs department on July 3, 2009, a live pigeon carrying a makeshift backpack containing a cell phone is shown in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Officials say they have thwarted yet another ...

Most Brazil Stocks Gain as Recovery Signs Boost Consumer Shares - Bloomberg

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:32:00 GMT

July 3 (Bloomberg) -- Most Brazilian stocks rose as signs of an economic recovery prompted investors to buy shares that benefit from consumer demand, while a drop in commodity prices sent producers lower. ?The numbers we are seeing out of the ...

Plane dived intact into sea

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:11:54 GMT

THE Air France plane that crashed into the Atlantic last month was not destroyed in mid-air - it hit the water intact and at high speed, French investigators said on Thursday.

Myron E. Linnabary

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:11:42 GMT

Myron E. Linnabary, 76, of Terre Haute died on July 1, 2009. He was born on Sept.

Denmark advance in FIFA rankings

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:05:54 GMT

Four months after Denmarka s worst ever FIFA ranking, Morten Olsena s squad is heading back up the rankings thanks to their 1-0 victory over Sweden last month.

Martial arts training follows Brazilian route

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:03:49 GMT

Learning the skills to become accomplished at Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with Tsawwassen's Tim Shears is not just about becoming adept at the martial art.

E-mail hacker allegedly threatened S.C. governor, mistress

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:02:00 GMT

A television anchor who is the only journalist known to have spoken with South Carolina Gov.

Maradona wants venue change for qualifier against Brazil - The Guardian

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:35:00 GMT

BUENOS AIRES, July 2 (Reuters) - Argentina want to play arch-rivals Brazil at Rosario Central and not River Plate in their World Cup qualifier on Sept. 5 to generate more support from the fans, coach Diego Maradona said on Thursday. Players had asked ...

Brazil to accept illegal immigrants - Xinhua News Agency

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:07:00 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 2 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Thursday signed a decree to take in illegal immigrants entering the country before Feb. 1. "This is a generous land, which always receives with open arms those who ...

RELIGION-BRAZIL: Intolerance Denounced at UN - Inter Press Service

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:50:00 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO, Jul 3 (IPS) - "Ialorix?" Gilda died of a massive heart attack in 1999 after members of a pentecostal church swarmed into her temple and hit her over the head with a Bible. Her death drew attention to the growing religious intolerance ...

Brazil claims jet 'in Senegal's control' - Channel 4 News

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:28:00 GMT

A recording between Brazilian and Senegalese air traffic controllers relating to the crashed Air France plane has been released. The Airbus jet went missing on June 1 during a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Paris, killing all 228 people on board. The ...

Flight 447: Dispute between Brazil, Senegal over which nation was in ... - Canada East

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:28:00 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO - Brazil's air force released a recording Friday it said proves it handed over control of Air France Flight 447 to Senegalese authorities before it crashed - but African officials denied that. The audio clip was posted on the air force ...

Climate Declaration To Get Global Boost - Wall Street Journal

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:24:00 GMT

WASHINGTON -- The U.S., European Union and 12 of the world's largest nations plan to embrace "an aspirational goal" of reducing emissions of global-warming gases by 50% by 2050, according to a draft declaration by world leaders set for release next ...

Brazil Looks Poised to Add to '09 Gains - Wall Street Journal

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:24:00 GMT

S?O PAULO -- Bouyed by domestic economic fundamentals, Brazilian stocks are poised for gains in the third quarter, although investors will have to live with periods of volatility. "We expect gains for the Ibovespa index, especially in those sectors ...

Brazil stocks fall as U.S. jobs data spreads gloom - Reuters

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:35:00 GMT

SAO PAULO, July 2 (Reuters) - Brazilian stocks fell on Thursday, as disappointing U.S. jobs data added to investor fears the world economy is still in a rut, while a sharp fall in oil prices weighed on heavyweight Petrobras. The benchmark Bovespa ...

REFILE-Brazil wants C02 cuts based on historic emissions - Reuters AlertNet

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:38:00 GMT

BRASILIA, July 2 (Reuters) - Brazil wants historic emissions to be the basis for greenhouse gas pollution targets, slated for discussion during December climate talks in Copenhagen, Brazil's top climate negotiator said in an interview. Jose Miguez ...

Brazil wants C02 cuts based on historic emissions - Focus Infomation

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:30:00 GMT

Brasilia. Brazil wants historic emissions to be the basis for greenhouse gas pollution targets, slated for discussion during December climate talks in Copenhagen, Brazil's top climate negotiator said in an interview, Reuters reported. Jose Miguez ...

Brazil wants C02 cuts based on historic emissions - Reuters

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:22:00 GMT

BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazil wants historic emissions to be the basis for greenhouse gas pollution targets, slated for discussion during December climate talks in Copenhagen, Brazil's top climate negotiator said in an interview. Jose Miguez, who heads ...

Brazil's Petrobras says wins Uruguay blocks 3 & 4 - Reuters

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:22:00 GMT

SAO PAULO, July 1 (Reuters) - Brazil's state-run oil company Petrobras ( PBR.N ) ( PETR4.SA ) said on Wednesday it put up the winning bids for blocks 3 and 4 in Uruguay's exploration and production bidding round for oil and gas. The auction which ...

Brazil plans to expand rocket launching base at north - Focus Infomation

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:01:00 GMT

Rio de Janeiro. Brazil plans to expand its Alcantara aerospace base in the north by building 12 more rocket launching pads there, the government said Wednesday, Xinhua News Agency informs. Defense Minister Nelson Jobim described the project as one of ...

Brazil launches hydrogen bus - Straits Times

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:49:00 GMT

SAO PAULO - SAO Paulo state officials have launched what they say is Latin America's first passenger bus with an electric engine powered by hydrogen fuel cells. Governor Jose Serra says the bus will start test runs on the streets of South America's ...

BRIEF-Hamburg sign former Brazil midfielder Ze Roberto - ESPN.com

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:25:00 GMT

BERLIN, July 2 - Former Brazil midfielder Ze Roberto signed a two-year contract with Hamburg SV on Thursday. "We're delighted Ze Roberto opted to sign with us," said Hamburg coach Bruno Labbadia. "He's an excellent player with an incredible amount of ...

Brazil launches bus powered by hydrogen fuel cells - Forbes

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:28:00 GMT

SAO PAULO -- Sao Paulo state officials have launched what they say is Latin America's first passenger bus with an electric engine powered by hydrogen fuel cells. Gov. Jose Serra says the bus will start test runs on the streets of South America's ...

Brazil Launches Bus Powered by Hydrogen Fuel Cells - KOLO TV Reno

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:38:00 GMT

SAO PAULO (AP) - Sao Paulo state officials have launched what they say is Latin America's first passenger bus with an electric engine powered by hydrogen fuel cells. Gov. Jose Serra says the bus will start test runs on the streets of South America's ...

Brazil launches bus powered by hydrogen fuel cells - Kansas City Star

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:23:00 GMT

Sao Paulo state officials have launched what they say is Latin America's first passenger bus with an electric engine powered by hydrogen fuel cells. Gov. Jose Serra says the bus will start test runs on the streets of South America's biggest city in ...