Tag: Brazil
‘Lula’ convictions dismissed; could run again in Brazil
SAO PAULO — A top judge has thrown out both corruption convictions of former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, opening the way...
Russia scores points with vaccine diplomacy, but snags arise
MOSCOW — Russia's boast in August that it was the first country to authorize a coronavirus vaccine led to skepticism at the time because...
SAmerica worried as European clubs won’t release players
South America’s governing soccer body plans to hold talks with FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Saturday about European clubs refusing to release players for...
Activists sue big French retailer over Amazon forest damage
PARIS — Environmental groups and indigenous activists from the Amazon region filed a lawsuit Wednesday in a French court alleging that France-based supermarket chain...
Pelé gets his first COVID-19 shot, urges mask use
SAO PAULO — Pelé received his first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday, calling it an “unforgettable day.”
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Olympic gymnast Hernandez enjoys solid return at Winter Cup
The nerves were there. They were unavoidable, really. Yet rather than greet them with anxiety or fear as she did the last time she...
Flamengo defends Brazilian title despite defeat at Sao Paulo
SAO PAULO — Flamengo successfully defended its Brazilian championship despite finishing with a 2-1 loss at Sao Paulo.
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Debinha, Julia score and Brazil downs Canada 2-0
ORLANDO, Fla. — Debinha scored early and Brazil went on to defeat Canada 2-0 in the SheBelieves Cup on Wednesday.
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Debinha, Julia score and Brazil downs Canada 2-0
ORLANDO, Fla. — Debinha scored early and Brazil went on to defeat Canada 2-0 in the SheBelieves Cup on Wednesday.
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Brazil’s Petrobras calls meeting to elect Bolsonaro ally
RIO DE JANEIRO — Board members of Brazilian oil giant Petrobras on Tuesday paved the way for approval of a retired general with no...