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6 hrs ago | The Daily Star
Miners Vale, Rio Tinto accused of neglecting displaced Mozambicans
This picture taken on February 11, 2010 shows an employee of Australian mining giant Rio Tinto walks past a sign at the Shanghai offices of the firm.
7 hrs ago | The Washington Post
Massive fuel-depot fire breaks out in Rio de Janeiro; No word on cause, injuries
Television images show bright orange flames leaping scores of feet into the air and thick black smoke rolling off six large fuel storage tanks.
7 hrs ago | Times-Standard
Massive fuel-depot fire breaks out in Brazil
A massive fire broke out Thursday at a fuel depot on the northern outskirts of Rio de Janeiro, sending bright orange flames leaping high into the air and thick black smoking rolling upward and enveloping the area.
8 hrs ago | Switched
Disaster Management: What We Can Learn From the Developing World
Whether in Oklahoma or Dhaka, emergencies test the fabric of the community and attest to the importance of citizen engagement.
9 hrs ago | Reuters
UPDATE 1-Brazil to hold oil auction in October, one month early
Brazil plans to hold an auction for rights to explore some of its most promising offshore oil and natural gas areas in October, one month earlier than expected.
13 hrs ago | PR-inside.com
Aker Solutions to double subsea manufacturing capacity in Brazil
The plant in the city of Sao Jose dos Pinhais in the Parana state in Brazil will be operational in 2015.
Real Estate News: Investors Brave Loans That Fly Solo
House of the Day : At first glance, this home looks like another stately 19th-century Brooklyn home, but it was completed less than a decade ago as a modern mansion with a historic feel.
United States sending over 7,000 young pilgrims to World Youth Day
The United States is third largest nation sending young pilgrims to World Youth Day.
Dignitaries Attend Hyundai Construction Equipment Factory Completion Event
Dignitaries from Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd, BMC, the state of Rio de Janeiro and the city of Itatiaia attend a completion ceremony for HHI's first construction equipment factory in Brazil.
Top Tech in Rio for WWW2013 Conference
Computer scientists, academics, and other technology professionals flocked to Rio last week for the 19th annual WWW2013 conference at the Windsor Barra Conference Center in Barra da Tijuca.
Brazil's Embraer to sell 40 jets to US airline
Rio de Janeiro, May 22 : Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer said Tuesday it reached a deal to sell 40 E175 passenger jets to US airline SkyWest for nearly $1.7 billion.
New Music Sounds in Rio de Janeiro
The Cidade Maravilhosa is a place known for the cultural and ethnic diversity of its people, and the music varies and blends as much as the inhabitants themselves.
America's Day 2013 in Rio de Janeiro
On Saturday May 25th, the American Society of Rio de Janeiro will host their annual America's Day celebration at the Escola Americana in GA vea.
Bangkok set for 2014 Formula E Grand Prix
Bangkok was yesterday chosen to host a race in the inaugural season of the FIA Formula E Championship for electric cars next year.
Harper to Offer 2013 Carbon Fiber R&D Works
Harper International, a provider of thermal processing solutions for advanced materials, will host a Carbon Fiber R&D workshop in Buffalo, N.Y., July 25-26. The goal of the event is to connect peers in the carbon fiber research space from around the world for an opportunity to network and share insights on material and process technology ... (more)
Brazil Lagging in Fight against Human Trafficking
Local laws punish drug trafficking more severely than human trafficking. The sale of drugs carries penalties of between five and 15 years, while trafficking of persons for sexual exploitation is punished with a maximum sentence of eight years, with work release allowed.
Domino's Brazil Tests Smellvision in DVDs
If you're traveling in Brazil, pop in a DVD and find yourself crazing pizza, then Domino's has you right where they want you.
A Week on the Cheap: 05.20-05.24
This week marks the start of a new post series here at Miami Budget Nightlife : A Week on the Cheap.
Jose Aldo vs. Anthony Pettis Official For UFC 163
Jose Aldo vs. Anthony Pettis Official For UFC 163 Posted by Jeremy Thomas on 05.19.2013 It will be in Brazil... The UFC has confirmed a main event of Anthony Pettis vs.