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1 hr ago | Christian Science Monitor

Brazil protests: a blip, or the making of a movement?

T he views expressed are the author's own. For Brazilians and Brazil -watchers alike, the protests this week [and last] have either inspired alarm or inspired hope.

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5 hrs ago | The Miami Herald

Another round of protests in Brazilian cities

Protesters massed in at least seven Brazilian cities Monday for another round of demonstrations voicing disgruntlement about life in the country, raising questions about security during big events like the current Confederations Cup and a papal visit next month.

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7 hrs ago | Global Voices Online

VIDEO: 'Vinegar Revolt' Bus Fare Protests Spread Across Brazil

The waves of protests against a bus fare increase in SA o Paulo is moving beyond the city limits and becoming a national movement.

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9 hrs ago | Common Dreams

Brazil Protests Crescendo as Tens of Thousands Take to the Streets

This marks the latest crescendo in weeks of escalating protests, touched off by a March spike in Porto Alegre bus fares that sent protesters into the streets .

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Related Topix: South America, World News, Riot, US News, Liberal Political News

12 hrs ago | WOI

Brazil protesters vow to hold big demo

One year after President Barack Obama announced a policy change allowing young people living in the U.S. illegally to stay and work, many of their lives have changed in big ways.

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12 hrs ago | WHBF-TV Rock Island

Brazil protesters vow to hold big demo

Federal agents appeared to be reviving the hunt for the remains of Teamsters leader Jimmy Hoffa on Monday as they searched a field in suburban Detroit.

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16 hrs ago | International Business Times

Brazil IPOs Tipped To Hit Record High Of Over $10 Billion Despite...

Despite disappointing economic growth, Brazilian companies are rushing for initial public offerings, or IPO's, that is set to hit an all time high total of $10.6 billion for the first six months of the year on Wednesday when the nation's largest cement producer raises as much as $4.8 billion.

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20 hrs ago | Russia Taday

Massive clashes as Brazilians protest over World Cup spending

Thirty-nine people were injured and 30 others detained in clashes as around a thousand Brazilians demonstrated outside the national stadium in the capital, Brasilia.

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21 hrs ago | Daily Mail

Catadores of Brazil: Meet the 'catadores' of Brazil who make a living ...

One person's trash is another person's treasure: Meet the 'catadores' of Brazil who make a living by turning garbage into jewelry, furniture and even art works The catadores, as they're known, of the ASMARE cooperative in the city of Belo Horizonte sift through piles of old, discarded material With the help of local artists and volunteers, they ... (more)

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Sun Jun 16, 2013

AllAfrica.com

Nigeria: Eagles Land in Belo Horizonte

Nigeria's Super Eagles are expected to arrive Belo Horinzonte, the venue of their opening game in the 2013 FIFA Confederations' Cup this morning after they touched down in Sao Paolo, Brazil yesterday night.

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Sunherald.com

Small protest in front of Rio's Maracana stadium

About 300 protesters tried to make their way toward the stadium Sunday. Riot police used tear gas and rubber bullets to scatter them.

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The New Zealand Herald

Brazil buckles to safety pressure

Rescuers at a Ford Ka crash scene in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The locally produced model has a low-score safety rating.

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The Rio Times

Rousseff Booed at Cup Opener: Daily

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff was booed by crowds on Saturday, June 15th as she officially opened the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup in BrasA lia .

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BroadwayWorld.com

SummerStage Presents Preta Gil, Screens RIO 2096 Tonight

Brazilian cinema is celebrating the 11th edition of the Brazilian Film Festival of NY.

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Sat Jun 15, 2013

NewsandSentinel.com

Baker brings taste of Brazil to area

Her scones, coffee cakes, brownies and cupcakes are sold at Pepi's Cafe/Seattle Coffee in Grand Central Mall on Tuesdays and Fridays.

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Arab Times

Brazil fine-tunes security for Confederations, WCup

"Public safety is a major preoccupation but we have put in place a strategic plan that we are currently perfecting," Valdinho Caetano, the secretary in charge of major events at the ministry of justice, told AFP.

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Tri-cityherald.com

Brazilians protest high cost of hosting World Cup

Riot police were called up to keep demonstrators from getting too close to the stadium as thousands of fans arrived for the inaugural match in the nation's capital.

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Canada.com

Brazilians angry at high cost of hosting World Cup protest in front of National Stadium

A group of seven transient killer whales dropped by Vancouver's harbour on June 14, 2013, giving tourists and locals alike a rare treat.

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BleacherReport

Brazil's Neymar Opens Confederations Cup With Incredible Golazo vs. Japan

There was plenty of pressure on Brazilian wunderkind Neymar as his country kicked off the 2013 Confederations Cup against Japan in Brasilia on Saturday.

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WATE-TV Knoxville

Brazilians demonstrate against Confederations Cup

Four central Pennsylvania residents said they used only a rope and a flashlight during a wild chase to rescue a young bear whose head had been stuck in a plastic jar for at least 11 days.

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