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    Brazil Real Posts Best Weekly Gain in 3 Months as Tax Fails to Stem Rally  Nov 7, 2009
    Further strengthening in the real may drive away foreign visitors before Rio de Janeiro hosts the 2016 Olympics, Tourism Minister Luiz Barretto said on Oct. 30 ... An announcement may come at any moment, , head of proprietary trading at Banco Prosper in Rio de Janeiro, said yesterday in a phone interview. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)

    Cyber Attacks Caused Brazil Power Outages  Nov 7, 2009
    The two-day event in Espirito Santo State affecting more than three million people in 2007 and another, smaller event in three cities north of Rio de Janeiro in January 2005 were perpetrated by hackers manipulating control systems. The revelation is part of a Steve Kroft investigation into how computers and the Internet can be used as weapons to be broadcast this Sunday, Nov. 8, at 7 p.m. ET/PT.. (CBS News)

    Runway incursions a hazard  Nov 7, 2009
    But the distractions of a medical emergency appears to have helped set the incident in motion as the Boeing 767 was arriving at about 6 a.m. after a 10-hour flight from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. According to the NTSB s preliminary report, a supervisory pilot had become ill during the flight and moved out of the cockpit. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)

    Brazil's Bovespa Rises for Third Day on Gerdau, Vivo Profit; Real Climbs  Nov 6, 2009
    Gerdau profit was very good, with margins rising strongly, said director of Rio de Janeiro- based Agora Corretora, Brazils second-biggest brokerage. Profit at Gerdau and Vivo were a very good signal and thats why were seeing good gains. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)

    ArcelorMittal to invest $5 bn in Brazil  Nov 6, 2009
    RIO DE JANEIRO: ArcelorMittal SA, the world's largest steelmaker, plans to invest $5 billion to build a new steel mill in Brazil, CEO Lakshmi Mittal said in statements published by Brazilian business daily Valor. The plans to invest in a plant in the southeastern state of Espirito Santo were announced in a meeting Wednesday in London between Mittal and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, the newspaper said Thursday. (India Times)

    Rio de Janeiro's Niemeyer Designed Hotel Nacional Gets No Bids at Auction  Nov 6, 2009
    Rio de Janeiro Hotel Nacional Gets No Bids at Auction (Update1) - Bloomberg ... Rio de Janeiro Hotel Nacional Gets No Bids at Auction (Update1) ... Nov. 5 (Bloomberg) -- An auction of Rio de Janeiros was canceled after potential buyers declined to offer the minimum price of 118. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)

    Peak oil? Don't worry -- Obama's on the job  Nov 6, 2009
    These are massive offshore oil deposits buried beneath thick layers of salt some 100 miles off the coast of Rio de Janeiro and several miles beneath the ocean's surface. When the substantial technical challenges to exploiting these undersea fields are overcome, Brazil's output could soar by as much as 3 million barrels per day. (Salon)

    Killing and selling women as "ghost brides"  Nov 6, 2009
    Finally, in a move of striking symbolic significance, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) passed over Chicago (as well as Madrid and Tokyo) to Rio de Janeiro to be the host of the 2016 summer Olympics, the first time a South American nation was selected for the honor. Until the Olympic vote took place, Chicago was considered a strong contender, especially since former Chicago resident Barack Obama personally appeared in Copenhagen to lobby the IOC. Nonetheless, in a development that... (Salon)

    A world of walls  Nov 6, 2009
    Page last updated at 08:41 GMT, Friday, 6 November 2009. Two decades since the Berlin Wall came down, BBC Mundo looks at walls and barriers around the world which are still standing - or have been put up - since 1989. (BBC News)

    SAfrica can reach WCup quarter-finals, says Parreira  Nov 6, 2009
    Parreira ended his first spell as a moderately successful coach of South Africa in mid-2008 to be with his ill wife in Rio de Janeiro and reportedly recommended Santana to take over despite no national team experience. Toward the end of his reign Santana axed striker Benni McCarthy from English Premiership club Blackburn Rovers after he shunned a call-up for friendlies against Norway and Portugal. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)

    Bovespa Rallies on Higher Commodity Prices, CSN Earnings; Mexico Advances  Nov 5, 2009
    The Rio de Janeiro- based company said third-quarter profit surged from a year earlier, when the company posted 1. 3 billion reais ($751 million) in losses tied to an equity swap. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)

    Man Appears Alive At Own Funeral In Brazil  Nov 5, 2009
    RIO DE JANEIRO -- A Brazilian bricklayer reportedly killed in a car crash shocked his mourning family by showing up alive at his funeral. Relatives of Ademir Jorge Goncalves, 59, had identified him as the victim of a Sunday night car crash in Parana state in southern Brazil, police said. (KFOXTV.com, TX)

    Holland America Line's 2011 Grand Voyages Set to Explore Seven Continents, 65 Countries  Nov 5, 2009
    The itinerary emphasizes in-depth exploration by offering eight overnight calls, including an overnight at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and a maiden call at Fernando de Noronha, Brazil. Other memorable moments include eight full days of cruising the Amazon River, navigating around Cape Horn and through the Straits of Magellan, a daylight passage through the Panama Canal and scenic cruising in Antarctica. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Colorful world in eye of Brazilian little photographer  Nov 5, 2009
    Isabella is a student of the private Martins School in Rio de Janeiro of Brazil. Her mother Neuza Poli is a veterinary who operates a pet clinic. (Xinhuanet, China)

    Braskem Posts $365 Million Profit on Demand Rebound, Lower Materials Costs  Nov 4, 2009
    The result is a testimony to recovery, , a Rio de Janeiro-based analyst with Agora Corretora, said in a telephone interview today ... To contact the reporter on this story: in Rio de Janeiro at. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)

    Changing Tehran  Nov 3, 2009
    It was built because the coastal location of the old seat of power, Rio de Janeiro, was deemed too far from large swathes of the country. So the new capital was unveiled in a remote part of central Brazil in 1961. (BBC News -- Africa)

    Barrichello signs with Williams for 2010 F1 season  Nov 3, 2009
    RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian driver Rubens Barrichello will race for Williams in the 2010 Formula One championship after they signed a contract on Monday. Barrichello will be accompanied by German Nico Hulkenberg, the champion of the G2 title of 2009. (Xinhuanet, China)

    Armchair Traveler: Accommodations in Brazil  Nov 2, 2009
    The spotlight is on Rio de Janeiro now that it's been chosen as the host city for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. If you are researching a trip to Brazil, don't miss HiddenPousadasBrazil. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Black or white?  Nov 1, 2009
    By Gary Duffy, BBC News, Rio de Janeiro ... Gisele Alves lives in a poor neighbourhood in Nova Iguacu on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro, and says she doubts she would have got to college without a helping hand from the state ... She is studying at the State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), which was one of the first to adopt quotas. (BBC News -- Americas)

    Olympics bound? Find lodging in Rio now  Nov 1, 2009
    The spotlight is on Rio de Janeiro now that it's been chosen as the host city for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games ... Armchair Traveler: Accommodations in Brazil Articles The spotlight is on Rio de Janeiro now that it's been chosen as the host city for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)

    Brazil Stocks Drop, Cap Worst Week in Eight Months, on Oil Slump, Embraer  Oct 31, 2009
    Data coming out about the U.S. economy isnt shining much light on whats going to happen to the U.S. consumer in the fourth quarter, and that leads to uncertainty about whether inflows to Brazil will continue, said , a fund manager at Teorica Investimentos in Rio de Janeiro. Petrobras, as the oil producer is known, fell 2. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)

    Brazilian Currency's Appreciation May Drive Away Tourists, Barretto Says  Oct 31, 2009
    Oct. 30 (Bloomberg) -- Further strengthening in Brazils real, which has rallied a world-beating 31 percent this year, may drive away foreign visitors before Rio de Janeiro hosts the 2016 Olympics, Tourism Minister said ... To contact the reporter on this story: in Brasilia at ; in Rio de Janeiro at. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)

    Man Dumped by Woman Lives in Airport for13 Days  Oct 30, 2009
    Muller arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Oct. 2 and wound up at the airport after being dumped by a woman living nearby, a spokesman for the authority said, also on condition of anonymity. He had declined offers to stay at a shelter or in housing offered by nonprofit groups. (Fox News)

    The Young Pro  Oct 30, 2009
    Thursday, January 1, 2009 2:28 PM EST. Harkins is The Citizen's innovation coordinator, an active member of the IGNITE young professionals group in Cayuga County and is always happy to hear from fellow young pros. (Auburn Citizen, NY)

    Brazil's Bovespa Surges Most Since May on Vale Profit, U.S. Economy Growth  Oct 30, 2009
    5 percent, markets jumped, said , director of Rio de Janeiro-based Agora Corretora, Brazils second-biggest brokerage ... The Rio de Janeiro- based company said yesterday that net income fell to $1. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)

    Avon Calling Emerging Market Investors at 13% Discount to Brazil's Natura  Oct 30, 2009
    Lafarge, whose cement and concrete has helped build emerging-market projects from the Sungai Prai Bridge on the west coast of Malaysia to a sports stadium on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro, trades for 12. 7 times next years , compared with 16. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)

    Brazil's Bovespa to Hover Near 60,000 After Correction, BNY Mellon Says  Oct 29, 2009
    1 billion) in assets at BNY Mellon in Rio de Janeiro ... 4 billion reais at Mercatto Gestao de Recursos in Rio de Janeiro. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)

    * World News Quick Take  Oct 29, 2009
    The government of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Tuesday it would release funds to fight crime in Rio de Janeiro earlier than originally planned ahead of the 2016 Olympics ... Rio de Janeiro was picked earlier this month as the host of the 2016 Olympics, the first Olympic Games ever to take place in South America. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Brazil: M&A Deals Heat Up  Oct 28, 2009
    Recently, the world was surprised when Rio de Janeiro was picked to host the 2016 Olympics, beating out Chicago, Madrid, and Tokyo. Following Brazil's selection as the venue for soccer's 2014 World Cup, one might easily conclude that Brazil is simply an ideal locale for global sporting events. (BusinessWeek)

    Obama to Send Envoy to Honduras This Week in Bid to End Political Standoff  Oct 28, 2009
    To contact the reporters on this story: in Rio de Janeiro. Last Updated: October 27, 2009 17:10 EDT. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)

    Zelaya watch means sleepless nights  Oct 28, 2009
    4: With a beauty few cities in the world can match, Rio de Janeiro has always been a natural draw for tourists. But as NBC's Karl Bostic reports, more visitors are looking for the Rio hidden inside these slums. (MSNBC -- International)

    Brazil Stocks Fall Most in 4 Months, Led by Homebuilders; Bolsa, Real Drop  Oct 28, 2009
    The market isnt so cheap anymore like it was before, said , a partner at Adinvest Consultoria, a Rio de Janeiro-based consultancy and fund management firm ... One thing is certain and thats that the stock isnt cheap, said Silvio Araujo, a real estate analyst at Lopes Filho & Associados in Rio de Janeiro. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)

    Why South American economies are rebounding first  Oct 28, 2009
    The rural poor are only slightly worse off than they were this time last year, while the urban poor are in a marginally better position, according to Marcelo Neri, a leading economist with the Fundacao Getulio Vargas in Rio de Janeiro. "Income inequality underwent a serious deterioration in January, when part of last year's gains were lost, but it has now come back closer to its precrisis levels," Mr. Neri wrote last month. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)

    A smashing stand-out in football-mad Brazil  Oct 28, 2009
    And he has set himself the target of clinching Brazils wildcard spot for the mens singles in the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Moretti did not mind the tiring two-day journey from Sao Paolo to Alor Setar to make his debut in the world junior boys singles competition, which starts today. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Cetip Shareholders Selling $509 Million Brazil Shares at Low End of Range  Oct 27, 2009
    The price was at the low end of the 13 reais to 17 reais estimated in the Rio de Janeiro-based companys prospectus. Cetip is an interesting company in a good growth business thats somewhat protected from competition and with high profitability, but theres the question of price, , who helps manage the equivalent of $389 million at Banco Modal SA in Rio de Janeiro, said before the pricing yesterday. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)

    Lula's Overvalued Real Prices Big Mac Above London as Goldman Sees Rally  Oct 27, 2009
    08, at stores in Rio de Janeiro ... To contact the reporters on this story: in Rio de Janeiro at ; in Sao Paulo at. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)

    Felipe Massa confirms participation in Granja Viana 500  Oct 27, 2009
    RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct. 26 (Xinhua) -- Formula One pilot Felipe Massa confirmed on Monday his participation in the Granja Viana 500. The go-kart race will be held on December 5. (Xinhuanet, China)

    IOC set to start working in Rio on '16 Olympics  Oct 27, 2009
    LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) -- After the excitement of bidding and the euphoria of winning, the reality of making the 2016 Olympics happen starts in Rio de Janeiro this week. The International Olympic Committee is sending an expert team to Brazil on Wednesday to begin shaping the $14. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)

    2 fans shot in Brazil  Oct 27, 2009
    Also Sunday, Flamengo supporters got into a confrontation with police officers in Rio de Janeiro, but no one was seriously injured. Copyright 2009. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    Bovespa Gains as Growth Outlook Overshadows Metal Drop; Mexico Bolsa Falls  Oct 27, 2009
    We havent seen too much people saying that the inflows have been unjustified, said , who oversees the equivalent of $245 million at Maxima Asset Management in Rio de Janeiro ... To contact the reporter on this story: in Rio de Janeiro at ; in Mexico City at. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)

    Brazil: Victory places Sao Paulo back in title hunt  Oct 26, 2009
    In Rio de Janeiro, Adriano scored in the 32nd to give Flamengo a 1-0 win over rival Botafogo at Engenhao stadium, extending the team's unbeaten streak to 10 matches and keeping it in contention for its sixth national title. Flamengo hasn't lost a match since a 3-0 result against Avai on Aug. 23. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    Sporting carnival  Oct 26, 2009
    Rio de Janeiro enjoyed a long party after clinching the Olympics. Swimsuit-clad revellers on Copacabana Beach waved green, yellow and blue flags and partied through the night when Rio de Janeiro pulled off its marvellous feat of winning the 2016 Olympic Games. (BBC News -- Americas)

    Where to stay in Brazil  Oct 25, 2009
    The spotlight is on Rio de Janeiro now that it's been chosen as the host city for the 2016 Summer Games. If you are researching a trip to Brazil, don't miss Hidden- , an accommodations eye-opener that will inspire you to trade your hotel for an eco-trip, farm stay or hideaway in a colonial mansion overlooking the ocean. (Montana Standard, MT)

    Rio police transfer 'drug barons'  Oct 25, 2009
    Brazilian police have moved 10 men seen as leading drug traffickers from a jail in Rio de Janeiro to a high security prison in another part of the country ... The ten men were moved amid tight security from a jail in the west of Rio de Janeiro to a maximum security prison in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul where, initially at least, they will be held in isolation. (BBC News -- Americas)

    It's official: Carlos is back  Oct 24, 2009
    Parreira returns to a post he relinquished in April last year when his wife became seriously ill in Rio de Janeiro, and he was succeeded by compatriot Joel Santana. International novice Santana, 60, lost his first match in charge away to Nigeria, struggled to improve the team, and was fired after suffering eight losses in nine matches. (iAfrica.com)

    * Rio policemen caught on video freeing murderers  Oct 24, 2009
    AFP , RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL Saturday, Oct 24, 2009, Page 7 ... Two Rio de Janeiro policemen were under investigation on Thursday after they were caught on video apparently freeing two robbers and not helping their victim, who died of gunshot wounds. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Brazil's Bovespa Posts First Weekly Loss in Month; Real Declines for Week  Oct 24, 2009
    8 billion) at GAP Asset Management in Rio de Janeiro ... Adjustments can be made, but the so-called IOF will remain, Mantega told the Rio de Janeiro-based newspaper ... To contact the reporter on this story: in Rio de Janeiro at. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)

    More die amid Rio slum violence  Oct 23, 2009
    Violence has continued to grip several shantytowns in Rio de Janeiro where at least 32 people have been killed since Saturday, Brazilian officials say ... Are you in Rio de Janeiro. (BBC News -- Americas)

    Camille Paglia  Oct 23, 2009
    I cheered when splendiferous Rio de Janeiro rightfully got the gig. You are correct to argue that the cluster of appointees around a person in power reflects his or her belief system and modus operandi. (Salon)

    Peter Golden: Let's party like it's 1893!  Oct 22, 2009
    Which is why I think Chicago owes something to itself and the nation and the rest of the hemisphere after having suffered the loss of the 2016 Olympics to Rio de Janeiro. Chicago can bury its head in deep-dish pizza, but let's get real here, folks. (Wakefield Daily Item, MA)

    Brazil's Bank Keeps Rate at Record Low 8.75%, Signals No Increase Imminent  Oct 22, 2009
    The pace of economic recovery is still unclear, therefore it is too early to think about raising interest rates, , chief economist at Sao Paulo-based Corretora Concordia, said in an interview from Rio de Janeiro before the rate decision ... To contact the reporter on this story: at Rio de Janeiro at ; in Brasilia at. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)

    Approach-light problem in taxiway landing?  Oct 22, 2009
    Delta Flight 60, from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, was cleared to land on a main runway around 6:05 a.m., but it landed instead on nearby Taxiway M, which runs parallel to the runway, said FAA spokeswoman Kathleen Bergen. The departure taxiway, which can be filled with aircraft during peak hours, was empty at the time, and the plane landed safely, officials said. (CNN -- US)

    South Africa could bid to host 2020 Oly Games  Oct 22, 2009
    The IOC voted Oct. 2 to hold the Olympics in South America for the first time, awarding the 2016 Games to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, over bids from Tokyo, Chicago and Madrid. Brazil will be hosting the Olympics two years after staging the 2014 football World Cup. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)

    Usiminas Quarterly Profit Beats Analyst Estimates as Idled Mills Restart  Oct 22, 2009
    Performance in the quarter is proof of how hard Usiminass operations were hit by the crisis, , a Rio de Janeiro-based analyst with Brascan Corretora, said in an Oct. 7 note to clients ... To contact the reporter on this story: in Rio de Janeiro at. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)

    Rio death toll rises to 25 after bloody clashes  Oct 21, 2009
    BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) -- The death toll from bloody clashes in Rio de Janeiro is up to 25 after authorities found more bodies. The newly discovered victims include a young man found dead in a supermarket cart at the entrance to a slum that saw intense gang combat over the weekend. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)

    IOC vows safe 2016 Olympics after Rio violence  Oct 21, 2009
    IOCvows safe2016 Olympicsafter Rio de Janeirodrug violence - More Sports - SI.com ... LONDON (AP) -- The IOC expressed confidence Tuesday that Brazil will deliver a safe Olympics in 2016 despite the weekend violence between rival drug gangs that killed 21 people in Rio de Janeiro. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)

    IOC confident in Rio despite new wave of violence  Oct 21, 2009
    A police officer aims a weapon next to residents during an operation at the Jacarezinho slum in Rio de Janeiro, Monday, Oct. 19, 2009. Police in Rio de Janeiro say they found two more bodies in a slum wracked by violence just two weeks after the city won the 2016 Olympic games ... LONDON - The IOC is confident Brazil will deliver a safe Olympics in 2016 despite the weekend violence between rival drug gangs that killed 21 people in Rio de Janeiro. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Vale Boosts Brazil Spending as Agnelli Fends off Lula Investment Criticism  Oct 20, 2009
    Rio de Janeiro-based Vales iron-ore output will leap 49 percent from this years 301 ... joint venture with in Rio de Janeiro state in the first half of next year, Chief Financial Officer said Aug. 4 ... To contact the reporters on this story: at ; or in Rio de Janeiro at. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)

    Brazil vows safe Olympics after clashes  Oct 20, 2009
    2,000 police officers patrol Rio de Janeiro after bloody drug gang shootouts. Felipe Dana / APPolice frisk a man as they search for drugs and weapons in the Morro do Adeus slum in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday ... 4: With a beauty few cities in the world can match, Rio de Janeiro has always been a natural draw for tourists. (MSNBC -- International)

    Ultrapar to Buy Smaller Brazil Gas Stations After Purchasing Texaco Chain  Oct 20, 2009
    Ultrapar expects to benefit from the recovery in Brazils economy that will result from Petroleo Brasileiro SAs oil discoveries and the choice of Rio de Janeiro for the 2016 Olympics, Wongtschowski said. These events will generate growth of the economic activity in Brazil and may benefit all of our businesses, he said. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)

    * Brazil deploys 4,500 police in slums  Oct 20, 2009
    AFP , RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL Tuesday, Oct 20, 2009, Page 7. Police deploy in a slum in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Sunday, a day after drug traffickers shot down a police helicopter and set fire to five buses and a school ... Brazil deployed an extra 4,500 police on Sunday as deadly clashes with drug traffickers brought down a police helicopter and left 17 people dead over the weekend in 2016 Olympics host city Rio de Janeiro. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    * Community project aims to put favelas on the map  Oct 20, 2009
    AFP , RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL Tuesday, Oct 20, 2009, Page 7. Rios favelas are home to a third of the citys population, but are almost invisible on maps X a situation five young women are trying to change with the help of GPS and the Internet. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Rio sweats violent image  Oct 20, 2009
    More than 1700 officers were deployed in northern Rio de Janeiro, scene of weekend clashes between drug gangs and police that left at least 17 people dead according to police, or 21 according to some media. Three of those killed were policemen in the helicopter brought down on Saturday as it surveyed a turf war between rival gangs in the Morro dos Macacos slum. (iAfrica.com)

    Brazil police launch Rio manhunt  Oct 20, 2009
    Military police in Brazil are carrying out a manhunt in several slums in Rio de Janeiro to find the gunmen who shot down a police helicopter on Saturday. Three policemen were killed in the attack, which led to two days of violence that left 21 people dead. (BBC News -- Americas)

    Rio hunts chopper attackers, fearful for Olympic image  Oct 20, 2009
    Brazilian drug traffickers shoot down a police helicopter in northern Rio de Janeiro, killing two officers ... About 1700 officers were deployed on Monday in northern Rio de Janeiro, scene of weekend clashes between drug gangs and police that left 17 people dead ... Police officers extinguish a fire from the wreckage of a police helicopter shot down above the Morro de Macacos slum in Rio de Janeiro. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)

    Extra police to battle Rio's drug anarchy  Oct 20, 2009
    RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil has deployed an extra 4500 police as bloody clashes with drug traffickers left 17 people dead over the weekend in the 2016 Olympics host city. Jose Mariano Beltrame, Rio de Janeiro state's security chief, said reinforcements had been moved to Rio in an effort to calm tensions in the city's sprawling, impoverished favelas, or slums. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)

    Flamengo stun leaders Palmeiras  Oct 20, 2009
    RIO DE JANEIRO: Serbian midfielder Dejan Petkovic scored once in each half to give Flamengo a 2-0 upset win at leaders Palmeiras in the Brazilian Championship on Sunday. Palmeiras, previously unbeaten at home, had their lead cut by one point to four over Atletico Mineiro. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Brazil pledges safe Olympics despite 14 killed in Rio  Oct 20, 2009
    RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) At least 2,000 police officers patrolled this coastal city Sunday and Brazilian officials pledged to host a violence-free 2016 Olympics despite bloody drug gang shootouts that left 14 people dead ... Rio state Public Safety Director Jose Beltrame told reporters that the violence was limited to a specific area of the city of 6 million and "is not a problem throughout all of Rio de Janeiro." ... "We proved to the Olympic Committee that we have plans and proposals for Rio de... (Florida Today)

    Brazil pledges Olympic security after Rio violence  Oct 19, 2009
    RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) -Brazilian officials are insisting security won't be a problem for the 2016 Olympics despite drug-gang violence that plunged Rio de Janeiro into a day of bloody chaos just two weeks after it was picked to host the games ... Rio state public safety director Jose Beltrame told reporters Sunday that the violence was limited to a specific area of the city of 6 million and "is not a problem throughout all of Rio de Janeiro.". (MSNBC -- Sports)

    The Young Pro  Oct 19, 2009
    Thursday, January 1, 2009 2:28 PM EST. Harkins is The Citizen's innovation coordinator, an active member of the IGNITE young professionals group in Cayuga County and is always happy to hear from fellow young pros. (Auburn Citizen, NY)

    Chopper shot down in Rio  Oct 19, 2009
    Jose Mariano Beltrame, Rio de Janeiro state's security chief, told reporters reinforcements were sent in from outlying areas in an effort to calm tensions in the city's sprawling, impoverished hillside favelas ... After Rio de Janeiro was chosen as the host of the 2016 Olympiad, the government promised new investment in a slew of new projects. (iAfrica.com)

    Brazil vows to fight violence after Rio shootouts  Oct 19, 2009
    RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - At least 2,000 police officers patrolled Rio on Sunday, and Brazilian officials pledged to host a violence-free 2016 Olympics despite bloody drug-gang shootouts that left 14 people dead. An hourslong firefight between rival gangs Saturday in one of the city's slums killed at least 12 people, injured six and saw a police helicopter shot down and eight buses set on fire. (AZCentral -- News)

    A dozen dead in Rio drug riots  Oct 19, 2009
    Brazilian drug traffickers shoot down a police helicopter in northern Rio de Janeiro, killing two officers ... AT LEAST 12 people have been killed and a helicopter downed in fierce clashes between gangs and police in Rio de Janeiro weeks after the city won its bid to host the 2016 Olympics ... Buses are set ablaze by drug gangs as an armoured police vehicle takes up position outside Rio de Janeiro's Morro dos Macacos slum. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)

    Police helicopter shot down in Brazil - 2 die  Oct 19, 2009
    (10-18) 04:00 PDT Rio de Janeiro ... Bullets flying from the Morro dos Macacos ("Monkey Hill" in Portuguese) slum in northern Rio de Janeiro hit the police helicopter pilot in the leg as he hovered above a clash between rival drug factions, causing him to lose control and crash. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    World Briefs  Oct 19, 2009
    The Irish woman, Sharon Commins, 33, and her Ugandan colleague, Hilda Kuwuki, 42, were working for Irish humanitarian aid agency GOAL. Brazil vows safe Olympics after 14 killed in Rio RIO DE JANEIRO -- At least 2,000 police officers patrolled this coastal city Sunday and Brazilian officials pledged to host a violence-free 2016 Olympics despite bloody drug gang shootouts that left 14 people dead. An hourslong firefight between rival gangs Saturday in one of the city's slums killed at least 12... (Erie Times-News, PA)

    Brazil spends to transform slums  Oct 18, 2009
    By Gary Duffy BBC News, Rio de Janeiro ... The headlines concerning the group of favelas or shanty towns in Rio de Janeiro known as the German's Complex or Complexo do Alemao have frequently been grim in recent years ... " It is not clear what the local drug traffickers make of all this development, but residents say the area has been quieter in recent times. It seems a precarious kind of peace and it is too early to say if it will last. Economic crisisAt a conference in Rio de Janeiro this week... (BBC News -- Americas)

    IOC votes for 2016 Olympic host (12)  Oct 18, 2009
    IOC votes for 2016 Olympic host By JOHN LEICESTERAP Sports Writer Friday, October 2, 2009 10:43 AM CDT COPENHAGEN (AP) Chicago, Tokyo, Rio de Janeiro and Madrid made final pitches to the International Olympic Committee to be selected later Friday as host of the 2016 Olympics, with President Barack Obama and Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pitting their star power against each other in emotional pushes for their cities. Rio and Chicago s presentations were particularly... (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)

    Obama to boost Chicago Olympic bid in Denmark (12)  Oct 18, 2009
    The question remains whether his presence will give Chicago the edge over Madrid, Tokyo and slight favorite Rio de Janeiro in Friday s vote. The contest is tight, with the decision expected to come down to a few votes. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)

    Drug gang violence flares in Rio  Oct 18, 2009
    Ricardo Moraes / ReutersPolice inspect the remains of one of their crime-fighting helicopters lying in a soccer field after it was shot down when trying to intervene in a battle between two opposing drug gangs, in a Rio de Janeiro slum October 17, 2009 ... 4: With a beauty few cities in the world can match, Rio de Janeiro has always been a natural draw for tourists ... RIO DE JANEIRO - Drug traffickers shot down a police helicopter during a gunbattle between rival gangs Saturday, killing two... (MSNBC -- International)

    12 killed in Rio clashes with police, drug gangs  Oct 18, 2009
    RIO DE JANEIRO (AFP) - At least 12 people were killed and a helicopter was downed Saturday in fierce clashes between drug gangs and police in Rio de Janeiro, weeks after the city won its bid to host the 2016 Olympics ... In May 2007, shortly after taking power, Rio de Janeiro state governor Sergio Cabral ordered a massive offensive against organized crime. (Yahoo! Asia News)

    Obama's first year in office  Oct 17, 2009
    It's enough to make the president of Brazil ponder whether he can count on a US presidential visit to Rio de Janeiro in 2016. John Hughes, a former editor of the Monitor, writes a biweekly column for the Monitor weekly print edition. (Christian Science Monitor)

    'Rio won; Chicago didn't lose': former USOC chief  Oct 15, 2009
    Speaking at the Travel and Management Events in Sports convention in New Orleans on Wednesday, Scherr said Rio de Janeiro had advantages that Chicago couldn't overcome. For one, he said, many members of the International Olympic Committee believed it was time to grant the games to a city in South America, a continent that has never hosted an Olympics. (Crain's Chicago Business)

    Simpson finishes 3rd at Rio Surf Pro International  Oct 15, 2009
    Association of Surfing Professionals World Qualifying Series warrior Brett Simpson, 24, produced a crucial third-place result at the ASP WQS 6-Star Oakley presents the Rio Surf Pro International at Arpoador in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil this past week, bumping him up from the No. 8 position to No. 6 on The Grind. The third-place result for the American standout significantly helps his cause towards qualification for the 2010 ASP Dream Tour, with each improved spot in the ratings proving to be vital... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)

    Adriana Provides Update on Permitting Process for Brazilian Deep Sea Terminal Port Facility  Oct 14, 2009
    TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Oct. 13, 2009) - Adriana Resources Inc. ("Adriana" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE: - ) is pleased to announce a progress update on its iron ore port facility development project (the "Port") located in Sepetiba Bay, approximately 70 kilometers west of Rio de Janeiro in the State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Company has submitted a new permit application for a deep sea terminal port. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)

    Bovespa Gains for Third Day on Economic Growth Prospects; Mexico Advances  Oct 14, 2009
    These sales are important for these companies to reach their growth targets, said , who helps manage the equivalent of $389 million at Banco Modal SA in Rio de Janeiro ... To contact the reporters on this story: in Rio de Janeiro at ; in Mexico City at. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)

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