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'Armed conflicts are an offense to human rationality,' Brazil’s Lula da Silva tells UN Assembly

Speaking at the annual debate of the UN General Assembly in New York, Brazil’s President Lula da Silva lamented growing global inequalities and discussed his country’s role spearheading climate change diplomacy within the Global South. more

Brazil: Plane crashes in Barcelos, 14 die

At least 14 tourists have died after a plane carrying them crashed in Brazil's Barcelos city.

Brazil: Neymar overtakes Pele to become country's top scorer

After putting two more in the nets, Brazilian footballer Neymar has overtaken legend Pele to become Brazil's all-time men's top scorer.

Brazil: At least 45 killed in police's anti-narcotics operations

Sao Paulo: At least 45 people have been killed in police operations against drug cartels in three Brazilian states.

In Brazil, UN deputy chief urges greater ambition for Global Goals

UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed on Tuesday called for urgent efforts to boost climate action, protect biodiversity, promote sustainable food systems, and ensure decent jobs ...

Brazil: 3 dies, 10 missing as building collapses

Brasilia: At least three people were killed Friday and 10 were missing, including children, after the collapse of a building in the Brazilian city of Recife, capital of the state of Perna ...

Brazil: Ex-President Bolsonaro supporters storm key government buildings

Brasília:Police have arrested at least 400 people after supporters of Brazil's far-right former President Jair Bolsonaro stormed several government buildings in the country' ...

President Poll: Brazilian leader Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva makes comeback, Jair Bolsonaro defeated

Brasília: Brazilian leader Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has defeated far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro in the presidential polls to make a strong comeback.

Brazil: Election goes to runoff between Lula, Bolsonaro

Brasilia: Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will participate in the presidential runoff on Oct 30, the Superior Electoral Court ( ...

Domestic action lays foundation for addressing global challenges, Brazil’s Bolsonaro tells UN

New York: Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro kicked off the annual high-level debate of the United Nations General Assembly citing his nation’s achievements in addressing an array o ...