riodejaneironews.net latest rss headlines Provides the latest rss feeds for riodejaneironews.net. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page riodejaneironews.net http://www.riodejaneironews.net en-us Tue, 19 Mar 2024 11:53:23 +1100 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 11:53:23 +1100 3600 <![CDATA[US Bans Last Form of Asbestos in Use]]> The Environmental Protection Agency announced Monday a comprehensive ban on asbestos, targeting the last remaining form of the chemical still used in the United States.

Although asbestos was the first chemical banned under a 2016 chemical safety law removing it from many consumer products, the cancer-causing material is still used in some chlorine bleach, brake pads and other products.

The type of asbestos ]]> http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274179154/us-bans-last-form-of-asbestos-in-use Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:05:16 GMT http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274179154/us-bans-last-form-of-asbestos-in-use <![CDATA[India at G20 meeting in Brasilia highlights its DPI-enabled national programs]]> http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274178776/india-at-g20-meeting-in-brasilia-highlights-its-dpi-enabled-national-programs Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:55:02 GMT http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274178776/india-at-g20-meeting-in-brasilia-highlights-its-dpi-enabled-national-programs <![CDATA[Akhil, Anish, Niraj shine as India win six medals at Polish Grand Prix]]> http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274178634/akhil-anish-niraj-shine-as-india-win-six-medals-at-polish-grand-prix Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:27:07 GMT http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274178634/akhil-anish-niraj-shine-as-india-win-six-medals-at-polish-grand-prix <![CDATA[Jordan's king warns of Gaza conflict fallout in region]]> AMMAN, March 18 (Xinhua) -- King Abdullah II of Jordan on Monday warned that the ongoing conflict in Gaza will have catastrophic repercussions on the entire region.

The king made the remarks at a meeting with Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira on Monday during which he called for an immediate and lasting ceasefire in Gaza, the protection of civilians, and the delivery of humanitarian aid to the Strip throug]]> http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274178328/jordan-king-warns-of-gaza-conflict-fallout-in-region Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:18:03 GMT http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274178328/jordan-king-warns-of-gaza-conflict-fallout-in-region <![CDATA["Winning the trophy means a lot because I overcame....": Alcaraz following Indian Wells Open title win]]> http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274178099/winning-the-trophy-means-a-lot-because-i-overcame-alcaraz-following-indian-wells-open-title-win Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:18:51 GMT http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274178099/winning-the-trophy-means-a-lot-because-i-overcame-alcaraz-following-indian-wells-open-title-win <![CDATA[Blinken Warns Democracy Summit of Dangers of Disinformation]]> U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says that in a year where more than half the world will be holding elections, new technologies including social media and artificial intelligence have made disinformation a greater threat than ever.

Speaking to the third Summit for Democracy in Seoul Monday, Blinken added that while those technologies have dramatically accelerated the already fast-changing information enviro]]> http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274178080/blinken-warns-democracy-summit-of-dangers-of-disinformation Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:05:12 GMT http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274178080/blinken-warns-democracy-summit-of-dangers-of-disinformation <![CDATA[Putin brushes off Western election rebukes]]> Don?t expect a standing ovation from nations that seek to contain Russia, the president told supporters

Western criticisms of the Russian political system and its elections as supposedly undemocratic are hypocritical and irrelevant for the nation, President Vladimir Putin told the media after securing a new term in office.

The Russian leader urged the citizens who cast their votes for him n]]> http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274177704/putin-brushes-off-western-election-rebukes Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:12:38 GMT http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274177704/putin-brushes-off-western-election-rebukes <![CDATA["There's still alot tobedone," Lula says atministerialmeeting]]> Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva coordinated the first ministerial meeting of 2024 on Monday (Mar. 18) and said that "there's still a lot to be done." In his view, the country was "totally abandoned" by the previous government and came really close to suffering a coup d'etat. http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274177019/fuentes-puerta-earn-colombia-call-up-for-friendlies Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:18:02 GMT http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274177019/fuentes-puerta-earn-colombia-call-up-for-friendlies <![CDATA[Brazilian Foreign Minister calls Israel's action in Gaza immoral]]> Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira called Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip "immoral" and "illegal", during a speech in the West Bank. He also reaffirmed Brazil's commitment to supporting the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).

]]> http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274176991/global-new-energy-passenger-car-sales-to-exceed-39-mln-by-2030-report Mon, 18 Mar 2024 07:49:02 GMT http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274176991/global-new-energy-passenger-car-sales-to-exceed-39-mln-by-2030-report <![CDATA[Global energy leaders gather to address multiple challenges at CERAWeek]]> HOUSTON, March 18 (Xinhua) -- The global energy forum CERAWeek is kicking off Monday in Houston, in the U.S. state Texas, to explore opportunities and risks in a turbulent energy world amid transformation.

The one-week forum will gather more than 1,400 speakers, addressing questions in energy markets, policy and geopolitics, company strategies, capital transition, climate and sustainability, minerals and metals,]]> http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274176744/global-energy-leaders-gather-to-address-multiple-challenges-at-ceraweek Mon, 18 Mar 2024 07:05:02 GMT http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274176744/global-energy-leaders-gather-to-address-multiple-challenges-at-ceraweek <![CDATA[Jamie Carragher fires back at Rio Ferdinand Liverpool post after Manchester United win]]> https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/jamie-carragher-fires-back-rio-28837043 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:04:38 GMT https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/jamie-carragher-fires-back-rio-28837043 <![CDATA[Maria Bethnia honored with sensory exhibition]]> "My God, grant me the courage to live 365 days and nights, all empty of your presence. Give me the courage to regard this emptiness as fullness." These verses by Clarice Lispector, recited in the sweet voice of Maria Bethnia, now resonate through the second floor of Ita Cultural Institute, inaugurating the space's new exhibition, entirely dedicated to the singer. http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274174824/preventing-israel-planned-rafah-attack-priority-palestinian-president Sun, 17 Mar 2024 20:30:01 GMT http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274174824/preventing-israel-planned-rafah-attack-priority-palestinian-president <![CDATA[Suarez brace fires Inter Miami past D.C. United]]> WASHINGTON, March 16 (Xinhua) -- Luis Suarez came off the bench to score twice as Inter Miami secured a 3-1 victory at D.C. United in their Major League Soccer (MLS) clash here on Saturday.

The hosts went ahead in the 14th minute through Jared Stroud, who received Mateusz Klich's through ball with his back to goal before turning nimbly and lashing an unstoppable effort into the far corner.

Ecuadorean forw]]> http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274174159/suarez-brace-fires-inter-miami-past-dc-united Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:30:05 GMT http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274174159/suarez-brace-fires-inter-miami-past-dc-united <![CDATA[Dybala to miss Argentina's friendlies]]> BUENOS AIRES, March 16 (Xinhua) -- Roma forward Paulo Dybala has been ruled out of Argentina's friendlies against El Salvador and Costa Rica in the United States due to injury, the South American country's football association said on Saturday.

The 30-year-old suffered a right adductor tear while training with the Giallorossi and will receive treatment in Italy, the Argentine FA said on social media. It did not ]]> http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274173931/dybala-to-miss-argentina-friendlies Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:49:02 GMT http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274173931/dybala-to-miss-argentina-friendlies <![CDATA[Six years aftermurder, institute keeps MarielleFranco's legacyalive]]> After the night of March 14, 2018, the family of murdered councilwoman Marielle Franco found themselves surrounded by a combination of strong feelings: grief, mourning, the indignation that still fuels the search for justice, and the need to never let the activist's fight for a better society die. http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274174767/six-years-aftermurder-institute-keeps-mariellefranco-legacyalive Sun, 17 Mar 2024 09:10:00 GMT http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274174767/six-years-aftermurder-institute-keeps-mariellefranco-legacyalive <![CDATA[Six years after murder, institute keeps Marielle Franco's legacy alive]]> After the night of March 14, 2018, the family of murdered councilwoman Marielle Franco found themselves surrounded by a combination of strong feelings: grief, mourning, the indignation that still fuels the search for justice, and the need to never let the activist's fight for a better society die.

The commotion caused by the killings of Franco and her driver Anderson Gomes has only served to make the name of the ]]> http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274174449/six-years-after-murder-institute-keeps-marielle-franco-legacy-alive Sun, 17 Mar 2024 09:10:00 GMT http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274174449/six-years-after-murder-institute-keeps-marielle-franco-legacy-alive <![CDATA[Xinhua world economic news summary at 0830 GMT, March 16]]> LA PAZ -- The Bolivian government reaffirmed on Friday its commitment to biofuels and its plan to progressively reduce diesel and gasoline subsidies in the South American country.

Adams Hurtado, the country's industrialization and transportation vice minister, said Bolivia has opted for biofuels derived from vegetable sources to reduce import costs, avoid foreign currency outflows and generate savings in subsidi]]> http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274173563/xinhua-world-economic--summary-at-0830-gmt-march-16 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:30:06 GMT http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274173563/xinhua-world-economic--summary-at-0830-gmt-march-16 <![CDATA[Brazil's Bolsonaro 'Not Afraid of Any Trial' Over Plot Accusations]]> rio de janeiro - Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said Saturday he was 'not afraid of any trial,' a day after documents released by the Supreme Court revealed that two top military leaders said the populist plotted to remain in power after losing the 2022 election.

Bolsonaro avoided commenting on the content of any of several investigations targeting him, but claimed he was a victim of 'persecution' for ]]> http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274173117/brazil-bolsonaro-not-afraid-of-any-trial-over-plot-accusations Sun, 17 Mar 2024 06:06:46 GMT http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274173117/brazil-bolsonaro-not-afraid-of-any-trial-over-plot-accusations <![CDATA[Bill outlines protection formentalprivacy intheage ofneurotech]]> A proposed amendment to the Constitution presented by senators from different parties seeks to protect the integrity and privacy of the mental data of users of neurotechnology-methods or devices used to record or modify brain activity.]]> http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274170442/in-brazil-two-thirds-of-women-murdered-with-firearms-are-black Sat, 16 Mar 2024 06:30:00 GMT http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274170442/in-brazil-two-thirds-of-women-murdered-with-firearms-are-black <![CDATA[Legion, Thieves prevail in CDL Major 2 qualifiers]]> http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274169774/legion-thieves-prevail-in-cdl-major-2-qualifiers Sat, 16 Mar 2024 01:20:33 GMT http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274169774/legion-thieves-prevail-in-cdl-major-2-qualifiers <![CDATA[U.S. agricultural futures fall]]> CHICAGO, March 14 (Xinhua) -- Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) agricultural futures fell across the board on Thursday, led by wheat.

The most active corn contract for May delivery fell 7.5 cents, or 1.7 percent, to settle at 4.3375 U.S. dollars per bushel. May wheat plunged 12 cents, or 2.2 percent, to settle at 5.3225 dollars per bushel. May soybean lost 1.5 cents, or 0.13 percent, to settle at 11.9525 dollars per]]> http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274169618/us-agricultural-futures-fall Fri, 15 Mar 2024 22:48:40 GMT http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274169618/us-agricultural-futures-fall <![CDATA[USWNT drops to all-time low fourth in FIFA rankings]]> http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274168246/uswnt-drops-to-all-time-low-fourth-in-fifa-rankings Fri, 15 Mar 2024 19:19:06 GMT http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274168246/uswnt-drops-to-all-time-low-fourth-in-fifa-rankings <![CDATA[VOA Immigration Weekly Recap, March 9-16]]> Editor's note: Here is a look at immigration-related news around the U.S. this week. Questions? Tips? Comments? Email the VOA immigration team: ImmigrationUnit@voanews.com.

Advocates call on Co]]> http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274165973/voa-immigration-weekly-recap-march-9-16 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:05:08 GMT http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274165973/voa-immigration-weekly-recap-march-9-16 <![CDATA[Tottenham expecting tough challenge at Fulham]]> (Photo credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports)

Tottenham Hotspur will look to continue their challenge for a UEFA Champions League slot Saturday when they visit a Fulham side that has been difficult to defeat at home.

Spurs (16-6-5, 53 points) put on one of their best performances of the season last weekend, a 4-0 victory at Aston Villa to pull Ange Postecoglou's men within two points of the fourth-plac]]> http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274165867/tottenham-expecting-tough-challenge-at-fulham Fri, 15 Mar 2024 17:25:23 GMT http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274165867/tottenham-expecting-tough-challenge-at-fulham <![CDATA[Barca youngster Cubarsi earns debut Spain call-up]]> MADRID, March 15 (Xinhua) -- Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has handed a debut call-up to FC Barcelona's 17-year-old central defender Pau Cubarsi for Spain's forthcoming friendlies against Colombia and Brazil.

De la Fuente has also called up Athletic Bilbao defender Daniel Vivian for the first time, while forwards Gerard Moreno and Pablo Sarabia are recalled after a spell on the sidelines.

De la Fuente exp]]> http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274165795/barca-youngster-cubarsi-earns-debut-spain-call-up Fri, 15 Mar 2024 16:08:31 GMT http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274165795/barca-youngster-cubarsi-earns-debut-spain-call-up <![CDATA[Brazil's military leaders told police Bolsonaro was involved in plan to reverse 2022 election result]]> SAO PAULO (AP) - Top Brazilian military leaders declared to police that former President Jair Bolsonaro presented them with a plan to reverse the results of the 2022 election he lost, but they refused and warned him they would arrest him if he tried it, according to judicial documents released Friday.

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http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274169526/brazil-military-leaders-told-police-bolsonaro-was-involved-in-plan-to-reverse-2022-election-result Fri, 15 Mar 2024 15:58:00 GMT http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274169526/brazil-military-leaders-told-police-bolsonaro-was-involved-in-plan-to-reverse-2022-election-result
<![CDATA[Investigation intoMarielleFranco's death moves toSupremeCourt]]> The case investigating the masterminds behind the murder of councilwoman Marielle Franco and her driver Anderson Gomes has been submitted to Brazil's Supreme Court. The probe seeks to find out who ordered the killings. http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274168256/govt-grants-brl1bi-incredit-forefforts-inyanomamiterritory Fri, 15 Mar 2024 13:09:00 GMT http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274168256/govt-grants-brl1bi-incredit-forefforts-inyanomamiterritory <![CDATA[Brazil: Comply with Rulings on Police Violence]]> (Sao Paulo)  - The Brazilian government should comply with two new rulings by the Inter-American Court of Human Rights that found Brazil responsible for serious human rights violations by the police, Human Rights Watch said today.

The decisions, published on March 14, 2024, in cases involving police killings in Sao Paulo and Parana states, come as Sao Paulo p]]> http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274165385/brazil-comply-with-rulings-on-police-violence Fri, 15 Mar 2024 05:30:00 GMT http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274165385/brazil-comply-with-rulings-on-police-violence <![CDATA[S. Korea's overseas direct investment falls 22.2 pct in 2023]]> SEOUL, March 15 (Xinhua) -- South Korea's overseas direct investment fell in double digits last year due to lingering uncertainty over the global economy, government data showed Friday.

Overseas investment through the purchase of foreign stocks and the establishment of foreign offices stood at 63.38 billion U.S. dollars in 2023, down 22.2 percent compared to the previous year, according to the Ministry of Econom]]> http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274164908/s-korea-overseas-direct-investment-falls-222-pct-in-2023 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 04:19:46 GMT http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274164908/s-korea-overseas-direct-investment-falls-222-pct-in-2023 <![CDATA[Teenager Obando earns Ecuador call-up]]> QUITO, March 14 (Xinhua) -- Uncapped teenager Allen Obando has been included in Ecuador's squad for friendlies against Guatemala and Italy in the United States, the South American country's football federation said on Thursday.

Obando, 17, has been a revelation at youth level, scoring four goals in nine appearances for Ecuador's U-17 team.

The striker, who is currently contracted to Ecuadorean top-flight ]]> http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274164901/teenager-obando-earns-ecuador-call-up Fri, 15 Mar 2024 04:07:58 GMT http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274164901/teenager-obando-earns-ecuador-call-up <![CDATA[Colombia name uncapped midfielder Portilla for friendlies]]> BOGOTA, March 14 (Xinhua) -- Uncapped midfielder Juan Portilla has been named in Colombia's squad for friendlies against Spain and Romania later this month, the South American country's football federation said on Thursday.

Portilla, 25, has impressed onlookers with his performances for Argentina's Talleres Cordoba, whom he joined in January from Colombian side America.

Cafeteros manager Nestor Lorenzo al]]> http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274164861/colombia-name-uncapped-midfielder-portilla-for-friendlies Fri, 15 Mar 2024 02:46:58 GMT http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274164861/colombia-name-uncapped-midfielder-portilla-for-friendlies <![CDATA[Israel seeks "collective punishment" in Gaza, says Brazilian FM]]> BRASILIA, March 14 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian Foreign Affairs Minister Mauro Vieira on Thursday said Israel's "disproportionate" use of force in the Gaza Strip indicates Benjamin Netanyahu's government seeks the "collective punishment" of the Palestinian people.

At a hearing of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee probing Brazil's position on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Vieira said it was necessary to condemn]]> http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274164850/israel-seeks-collective-punishment-in-gaza-says-brazilian-fm Fri, 15 Mar 2024 02:32:44 GMT http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274164850/israel-seeks-collective-punishment-in-gaza-says-brazilian-fm <![CDATA[U.S. agricultural futures close mixed]]> CHICAGO, March 13 (Xinhua) -- Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) agricultural futures closed mixed on Wednesday, with corn and wheat falling and soybean rising slightly.

The most active corn contract for May delivery fell 0.5 cents, or 0.11 percent, to settle at 4.4125 U.S. dollars per bushel. May wheat lost 3.25 cents, or 0.59 percent, to settle at 5.4425 dollars per bushel. May soybean rose 0.75 cents, or 0.06 perc]]> http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274164706/us-agricultural-futures-close-mixed Thu, 14 Mar 2024 22:32:25 GMT http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274164706/us-agricultural-futures-close-mixed <![CDATA[Timofey Bordachev: Here's the main problem with EU diplomacy]]> The Western European bloc's representatives no longer try to understand those who disagree with them, instead they deliver lectures dripping in arrogance

A recent incident in which a group of ambassadors from EU states refused to attend a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov perfectly encapsulates the state of European diplomatic culture today. The reason is simple - over the past ]]> http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274164463/timofey-bordachev-here-the-main-problem-with-eu-diplomacy Thu, 14 Mar 2024 20:13:35 GMT http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274164463/timofey-bordachev-here-the-main-problem-with-eu-diplomacy <![CDATA[This is why EU diplomacy is practically dysfunctional]]> The Western European bloc's representatives no longer try to understand those who disagree with them, instead they deliver lectures dripping with arrogance

A recent incident in which a group of ambassadors from EU states refused to attend a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov perfectly encapsulates the]]> http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274165127/this-is-why-eu-diplomacy-is-practically-dysfunctional Thu, 14 Mar 2024 19:28:24 GMT http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274165127/this-is-why-eu-diplomacy-is-practically-dysfunctional <![CDATA[This is why EU diplomacy is practically disfunctional]]> The Western European bloc's representatives no longer try to understand those who disagree with them, instead they deliver lectures dripping with arrogance

A recent incident in which a group of ambassadors from EU states refused to attend a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov perfectly encapsulates the]]> http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274164788/this-is-why-eu-diplomacy-is-practically-disfunctional Thu, 14 Mar 2024 19:28:24 GMT http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274164788/this-is-why-eu-diplomacy-is-practically-disfunctional <![CDATA[India-Brazil hold first-ever 22 political and military dialogue in New Delhi]]> http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274164341/india-brazil-hold-first-ever-22-political-and-military-dialogue-in-new-delhi Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:18:40 GMT http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274164341/india-brazil-hold-first-ever-22-political-and-military-dialogue-in-new-delhi <![CDATA[Southgate names England squad for friendlies]]> LONDON, March 14 (Xinhua) -- England coach Gareth Southgate has handed a debut call-up to two players for his squad for forthcoming friendly games against Brazil and Belgium.

Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon and Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite received their first call-ups, while Jarrod Bowen, Ivan Toney and Joe Gomez have earned recalls.

However, there is no place for midfielder Kalvin Phillips, who h]]> http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274164120/southgate-names-england-squad-for-friendlies Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:07:17 GMT http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274164120/southgate-names-england-squad-for-friendlies <![CDATA[Federal government fights to maintain control of western water rights at Supreme Court]]> WASHINGTON (CN) - A decade-old water fight in the arid west will make its second Supreme Court appearance next week in a case that could determine the weight of federal authority in state water fights. 

The United States wants the Supreme Court to prevent Texas, New Mexico and Colorado from entering a water deal without its consent. It claims the states' deal saddles the federal government with obligati]]> http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274164442/federal-government-fights-to-maintain-control-of-western-water-rights-at-supreme-court Thu, 14 Mar 2024 13:54:38 GMT http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274164442/federal-government-fights-to-maintain-control-of-western-water-rights-at-supreme-court <![CDATA[Why did Spanish sculptor Alberto Sanchez leave for the USSR]]> Visitors to Madrid's Queen Sofia Museum pass by a majestic sculpture at the entrance - 'The Way of the Spanish People Leading to the Star'. Its author, Alberto Sanchez, decided to go to the Soviet Union in 1938 and ended up staying there until the end of his life.

Alberto Sanchez's life is like an adventure novel. He was born in Toledo, Spain, in 1895 and, from childhood, he worked daily - first, in a bakery, the]]> http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274159862/why-did-spanish-sculptor-alberto-sanchez-leave-for-the-ussr Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:55:23 GMT http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274159862/why-did-spanish-sculptor-alberto-sanchez-leave-for-the-ussr <![CDATA[Messi suffers injury as Inter Miami reach Champions Cup quarters]]> WASHINGTON, March 13 (Xinhua) -- Lionel Messi could miss Inter Miami's away Major League Soccer clash against D.C. United on Saturday because of a hamstring tear.

Messi scored and provided an assist before he was forced off the pitch early in the second half of Inter Miami's 3-1 home win over Nashville in their CONCACAF Champions Cup round of 16 second leg on Wednesday.

The result handed the Florida outfi]]> http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274156595/messi-suffers-injury-as-inter-miami-reach-champions-cup-quarters Thu, 14 Mar 2024 07:45:57 GMT http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274156595/messi-suffers-injury-as-inter-miami-reach-champions-cup-quarters <![CDATA[Botafogo clinch Copa Libertadores spot]]> RIO DE JANEIRO, March 13 (Xinhua) -- Botafogo reached the Copa Libertadores group stage for the first time in seven years by completing a 3-2 aggregate win over Bragantino in their all-Brazilian qualifier on Wednesday.

After a 2-1 home victory in last week's first leg, Botafogo looked in control in the first half of the return fixture at Estadio Nabi Abi Chedid in Braganca Paulista.

But the visitors were ]]> http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274156562/botafogo-clinch-copa-libertadores-spot Thu, 14 Mar 2024 07:06:57 GMT http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274156562/botafogo-clinch-copa-libertadores-spot <![CDATA[Dengue: Brazilian single-dose vaccine could help turn tide in the fight against fever]]> Dengue, caused by the virus transmitted by the bite of the female Aedes aegypti mosquito and, to a lesser extent, the Aedes albopictus mosquito, is an acute illness characterized mainly by high fever, body aches and redness of the skin.

A small fraction of those displaying symptoms can experience a worsening disease at the end of the ]]> http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274163761/dengue-brazilian-single-dose-vaccine-could-help-turn-tide-in-the-fight-against-fever Thu, 14 Mar 2024 04:28:53 GMT http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274163761/dengue-brazilian-single-dose-vaccine-could-help-turn-tide-in-the-fight-against-fever <![CDATA[Brazil, Argentina sign deal to open skies to more flights]]> BRASILIA, March 13 (Xinhua) -- Brazil and Argentina signed a memorandum of understanding for an open skies agreement to expand flights between the two South American countries, ending weekly limits on scheduled passenger flights and facilitating cargo flights, Brazil's Foreign Affairs Ministry said Wednesday.

The agreement, signed within the framework of meetings between Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency a]]> http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274156336/brazil-argentina-sign-deal-to-open-skies-to-more-flights Thu, 14 Mar 2024 01:45:17 GMT http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274156336/brazil-argentina-sign-deal-to-open-skies-to-more-flights <![CDATA[Grave violations against children increase despite positive advancements in Colombia]]> Despite positive advancements, including progress on the implementation of the Final Agreement for Ending the Conflict and Building a Stable and Lasting Peace between the Government of Colombia and the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia-Ejercito del Pueblo (FARC-EP), the resumption of peace negotiations with the Ejercito de Liberacion Nacional (ELN) and dialogues with other armed groups, a new moved its focus south to the Darien Gap.

This treacherous route that spans parts of Central and South America has seen an increasing number of people attempting to pass on their way to claiming asyl]]> http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274155753/what-is-the-darien-gap-and-why-are-more-migrants-risking-this-latin-american-route-to-get-to-the-us Wed, 13 Mar 2024 07:11:26 GMT http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274155753/what-is-the-darien-gap-and-why-are-more-migrants-risking-this-latin-american-route-to-get-to-the-us <![CDATA[In 2 years, 13 mi Brazilians no longer go hungry]]> A survey conducted by the Zero Hunger Institute reveals a substantial decrease in the number of people facing severe food insecurity in Brazil. The figures dropped from 33 million in the first quarter of 2022 to 20 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, representing a decline of 13 million individuals experiencing hunger in the country.

Tongue scraping has long been part of daily hygiene routines in many parts of the world. It involve]]> http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274154435/tiktok-claims-tongue-scrapers-can-cure-bad-breath---here-what-the-evidence-actually-says Tue, 12 Mar 2024 07:06:08 GMT http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274154435/tiktok-claims-tongue-scrapers-can-cure-bad-breath---here-what-the-evidence-actually-says <![CDATA[FNC participates in virtual meeting between parliaments of GCC, Latin American countries]]> ABU DHABI, 8th March, 2024 (WAM) -- The General Secretariat of the Federal National Council (FNC) participated in a virtual meeting that brought together the legislative councils of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and the parliaments of Latin American countries.

The meeting, which was organised by Qatar's Shura Council, in collaboration with the GCC General Secretariat, aimed to discuss cooperation betwe]]> http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274150558/fnc-participates-in-virtual-meeting-between-parliaments-of-gcc-latin-american-countries Fri, 08 Mar 2024 13:44:58 GMT http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274150558/fnc-participates-in-virtual-meeting-between-parliaments-of-gcc-latin-american-countries <![CDATA[COP28 Director-General calls for greater cooperation on climate finance during G20 Finance Ministers meeting in Brazil]]> SAO PAULO, 5th March, 2024 (WAM) -- Ambassador Majid Al Suwaidi, COP28 Director-General, has concluded a visit to Brazil, where he called on key finance stakeholders to strengthen cooperation on climate finance.

During his visit he highlighted the Global Climate Finance Framework, launched and endorsed by key world leaders at COP28, to make climate]]> http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274146778/cop28-director-general-calls-for-greater-cooperation-on-climate-finance-during-g20-finance-ministers-meeting-in-brazil Tue, 05 Mar 2024 13:08:11 GMT http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274146778/cop28-director-general-calls-for-greater-cooperation-on-climate-finance-during-g20-finance-ministers-meeting-in-brazil <![CDATA[AIM Congress 2024 concludes successful promotional tour in Latin America]]> ABU DHABI, 4th March, 2024 (WAM) -- The AIM Congress 2024 roadshow across Latin America concluded on a high note, bolstering ties between the UAE and various countries in the region.

The series of engagements, spanning Sao Paulo, Brazil; Lima, Peru; and Bogota, Colombia, showcased the vibrant economic opportunities and fostered invaluable connections between stakeholders from both regions.

The roadshow kick]]> http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274145683/aim-congress-2024-concludes-successful-promotional-tour-in-latin-america Mon, 04 Mar 2024 14:48:13 GMT http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274145683/aim-congress-2024-concludes-successful-promotional-tour-in-latin-america <![CDATA[OPEC Fund provides $150 million to promote climate action in Colombia]]> VIENNA, 2nd March, 2024 (WAM) -- The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) is co-financing Colombia's "Climate Action Policy and Energy Transition Programme" with a US$150 million policy-based loan. The programme aims to foster economic opportunities based on the sustainable use of natural resources, develop circular economy models and promote the energy transition.

OPEC Fund Director-General A]]> http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274143884/opec-fund-provides-150-million-to-promote-climate-action-in-colombia Sat, 02 Mar 2024 10:03:36 GMT http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274143884/opec-fund-provides-150-million-to-promote-climate-action-in-colombia <![CDATA[Brazil logs $2.17 trillion in GDP in 2023, ninth globally]]> SAO PAULO, 2nd March, 2024 (WAM) -- Brazil's gross domestic product (GDP) reached US$2.17 trillion in 2023, placing the South American nation ahead of Canada and Russia, according to credit rating agency Austin Ratings.

In a statement carried by The Associated Press (AP), Austin Ratings said Brazil's economy is now the ninth biggest in the world, based on the preliminary GDP numbers announced Friday.

The S]]> http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274143751/brazil-logs-217-trillion-in-gdp-in-2023-ninth-globally Sat, 02 Mar 2024 06:09:20 GMT http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274143751/brazil-logs-217-trillion-in-gdp-in-2023-ninth-globally <![CDATA[Abu Dhabi puts final touches to launch Fight Week in Brazil]]> BALNEARIO CAMBORI, 29th February, 2024 (WAM) -- At the ExpoCentro Centre in the Brazilian city of Balneario Cambori, the preparations continue at the highest levels for the launch of the BC Fight Week, organised by International Vision Sports Management (IVSM).

The team reaffirmed its commitment to the highest standards of excellence and quality in organising the Fight Week as fans and enthusiasts of combat spor]]> http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274142032/abu-dhabi-puts-final-touches-to-launch-fight-week-in-brazil Thu, 29 Feb 2024 16:00:30 GMT http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274142032/abu-dhabi-puts-final-touches-to-launch-fight-week-in-brazil <![CDATA[WTO must facilitate transferring critical technology to developing countries: Brazil FM]]> By Binsal Abdulkader

ABU DHABI, (DATE) (WAM) - Brazil has urged the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to meet the challenge of liberalising trade and transferring critical technologies to the developing countries for pandemic preparedness, climate mitigation and energy transition, Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira told the Emirates News Agency (WAM).

"It is important to meet the sustainable development g]]> http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274140151/wto-must-facilitate-transferring-critical-technology-to-developing-countries-brazil-fm Wed, 28 Feb 2024 05:37:50 GMT http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274140151/wto-must-facilitate-transferring-critical-technology-to-developing-countries-brazil-fm <![CDATA[FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2024: Brazil reign supreme again]]> DUBAI, 25th February, 2024 (WAM) -- Brazil reign supreme again! The Samba Boys secured their record-breaking sixth FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup title at UAE 2024, defeating Italy 6-4 in a thrilling final at the Dubai Design District.

Dominating the second half after a close 2-2 draw in the first, the world's number one team showcased their mastery on the sand.

Led by the dazzling Rodrigo, the 2023 best play]]> http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274137328/fifa-beach-soccer-world-cup-uae-2024-brazil-reign-supreme-again Sun, 25 Feb 2024 17:26:14 GMT http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274137328/fifa-beach-soccer-world-cup-uae-2024-brazil-reign-supreme-again <![CDATA[UAE participates in G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Brazil]]> RIO DE JANEIRO, 25th February, 2024 (WAM) -- Ahmed bin Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of State and the UAE Sherpa to the G20 process, led the UAE delegation participating in the first G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting of 2024, which focused on the Group's role in addressing ongoing international tensions and achieving the desired reforms of the global governance system.

The UAE's participation in this meeting follows the c]]> http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274137330/uae-participates-in-g20-foreign-ministers-meeting-in-brazil Sun, 25 Feb 2024 16:47:33 GMT http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274137330/uae-participates-in-g20-foreign-ministers-meeting-in-brazil <![CDATA[FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2024: Brendo fires last-gasp volley to send Brazil into final]]> DUBAI, 24th February, 2024 (WAM) - Brendo fires last-gasp volley to send Brazil into UAE 2024 final in their semifinal clash against Iran today in Dubai.

Iran's Ali Mirshekari's rocket shot broke the deadlock, before Mohammad Masoumi doubled the lead with an acrobatic goal early in the second half. Iran then produced a heroic defensive performance, with Hamid Behzadpour and Seyed Mirjalili making several magnific]]> http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274136685/fifa-beach-soccer-world-cup-uae-2024-brendo-fires-last-gasp-volley-to-send-brazil-into-final Sat, 24 Feb 2024 17:00:09 GMT http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274136685/fifa-beach-soccer-world-cup-uae-2024-brendo-fires-last-gasp-volley-to-send-brazil-into-final <![CDATA[Backgrounder - Government of Canada announces allocation of $123 million for projects to support Haiti ]]> The Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the allocation of $123 million for projects to support Haiti while in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting. It is being distributed as follows:

Project title: Kenyan-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission

Recipient: United Nations

Funding: http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274139586/backgrounder---government-of-canada-announces-allocation-of-123-million-for-projects-to-support-haiti- Fri, 23 Feb 2024 04:27:31 GMT http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274139586/backgrounder---government-of-canada-announces-allocation-of-123-million-for-projects-to-support-haiti- <![CDATA[Canada announces $123 million in funding to improve security in Haiti]]> February 22, 2024 - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Global Affairs Canada

Canada and Haiti are long-standing partners and friends, and Canada remains steadfast in its support to Haiti and its people as the country continues to face political, security and humanitarian crises.  

Today, the Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, participated in an international pledging event in support ]]> http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274135178/canada-announces-123-million-in-funding-to-improve-security-in-haiti Fri, 23 Feb 2024 04:24:14 GMT http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274135178/canada-announces-123-million-in-funding-to-improve-security-in-haiti <![CDATA[FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2024: Brazil beat Japan 8-4 to reach semi-finals]]> DUBAI, 22nd February, 2024 (WAM) --Brazil produced a goal-frenzied performance, demolishing Japan 8-4 in the UAE 2024 Dubai beach soccer quarter-finals today. Eight different players found the net for the Samba Boys, including a highlight-reel header from Bruno Xavier off the sand.

Their lead ballooned to a staggering 7-0, threatening the competition's biggest quarter-final win ever set by Brazil themselves in 20]]> http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274134668/fifa-beach-soccer-world-cup-uae-2024-brazil-beat-japan-8-4-to-reach-semi-finals Thu, 22 Feb 2024 16:48:38 GMT http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274134668/fifa-beach-soccer-world-cup-uae-2024-brazil-beat-japan-8-4-to-reach-semi-finals <![CDATA[Brazil hold on to beat Mexico 4-3, advance to FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2024 quarter-finals]]> DUBAI, 20th February, 2024 (WAM) -- Brazil needed extra time to eventually shrug off a Mexico side determined to exit the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2024 with a bang.

Cristofher Castillo gave Mexico the lead inside just two seconds but Brazil, as expected, didn't take that blow lying down and turned the game on it's head through Edson Hulk and Mauricinho.

Both sides would then net a goal apiece with Br]]> http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274132336/brazil-hold-on-to-beat-mexico-4-3-advance-to-fifa-beach-soccer-world-cup-uae-2024-quarter-finals Tue, 20 Feb 2024 18:58:08 GMT http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274132336/brazil-hold-on-to-beat-mexico-4-3-advance-to-fifa-beach-soccer-world-cup-uae-2024-quarter-finals <![CDATA[FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2024: Belarus cruise by Colombia]]> DUBAI, 20th February, 2024 (WAM) -- Ihar Bryshtsel was on show once again at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2024 as the Belarusian netted a hat-trick to help inflict a 4-0 defeat on Colombia.

Anatoliy Ryabko gave Belarus the lead with a free-kick, and that advantage was quickly doubled when Bryshtsel tapped home from underneath the crossbar. The Belarusians' star man then helped himself to two more before th]]> http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274132222/fifa-beach-soccer-world-cup-uae-2024-belarus-cruise-by-colombia Tue, 20 Feb 2024 16:20:19 GMT http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274132222/fifa-beach-soccer-world-cup-uae-2024-belarus-cruise-by-colombia <![CDATA[Minister Joly to travel to Brazil for bilateral visit and G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting]]> February 19, 2024 - Munich, Germany - Global Affairs Canada

The Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced today that she is travelling to Brazil, where she will visit Belem from February 19 to 20, 2024, and Rio de Janeiro from February 21 to 22.

While in Belem, Minister Joly will meet with Brazilian officials, including Helder Barbalho, Governor of the state of Para, to discus]]> http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274132490/minister-joly-to-travel-to-brazil-for-bilateral-visit-and-g20-foreign-ministers-meeting Mon, 19 Feb 2024 14:00:51 GMT http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274132490/minister-joly-to-travel-to-brazil-for-bilateral-visit-and-g20-foreign-ministers-meeting <![CDATA[FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup - UAE 2024: Mauricinho wins Brazil pulsating classico agaist Portugal]]> DUBAI, 19th February, 2024 (WAM) -- Brazil landed a 3-2 victory against Portugal in the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup - UAE 2024 finals yesterday, securing its spot in the quarter-finals with two wins over Oman 5-3 and Portugal 3-2, before its last match in the group stage against Mexico tomorrow.

Mauricinho somehow scored while Brazil were at a numerical disadvantage to win them a thrilling classico against Portug]]> http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274130492/fifa-beach-soccer-world-cup---uae-2024-mauricinho-wins-brazil-pulsating-classico-agaist-portugal Mon, 19 Feb 2024 11:44:55 GMT http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274130492/fifa-beach-soccer-world-cup---uae-2024-mauricinho-wins-brazil-pulsating-classico-agaist-portugal <![CDATA[FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup - UAE 2024: Senegal rally to defeat Colombia 5-3]]> DUBAI, 18th February, 2024 (WAM) -- From the brink of defeat, Senegal staged a dramatic comeback, clawing back from a two-goal deficit to snatch victory against Colombia and reignite their FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup - UAE 2024 dreams.

Edu Lopez stunned the crowd with a brilliant goal, putting Colombia in the driver's seat. But Senegal roared back in the second half, only to be silenced by Esleider Avila's ]]> http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274129911/fifa-beach-soccer-world-cup---uae-2024-senegal-rally-to-defeat-colombia-5-3 Sun, 18 Feb 2024 18:59:36 GMT http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274129911/fifa-beach-soccer-world-cup---uae-2024-senegal-rally-to-defeat-colombia-5-3 <![CDATA[FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup - UAE 2024: Edson Hulk double helps Brazil down Oman]]> DUBAI, 16th February, 2024 (WAM) -- Brazil were given a stern test by Oman but ultimately did enough to get off to a winning start at UAE 2024 Dubai.

Edson Hulk flexed his muscle to help Brazil finally overpower the nagging challenge of Oman in their UAE 2024 Dubai opener. The Asian underdogs silenced the pro-Selecao http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274128611/fifa-beach-soccer-world-cup---uae-2024-edson-hulk-double-helps-brazil-down-oman Fri, 16 Feb 2024 19:59:12 GMT http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274128611/fifa-beach-soccer-world-cup---uae-2024-edson-hulk-double-helps-brazil-down-oman <![CDATA[FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup - UAE 2024 : Japan defeat Colombia 3-2]]> DUBAI, 16th February 2024 (WAM) -- Japan won their first match in the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup by defeating Colombia 3-2 on Friday. The match opened the competition for Group C, which also includes Senegal and Belarus, at the Dubai Design District Stadium.

Japan, which hold the record, along with Brazil, for the most appearances in the Beach Soccer World Cup (12), was able to avoid a surprise from Colombia, wh]]> http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274128433/fifa-beach-soccer-world-cup---uae-2024--japan-defeat-colombia-3-2 Fri, 16 Feb 2024 15:32:56 GMT http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274128433/fifa-beach-soccer-world-cup---uae-2024--japan-defeat-colombia-3-2 <![CDATA[FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup - UAE 2024: Japan defeat Colombia 3-2]]> DUBAI, 16th February 2024 (WAM) -- Japan won their first match in the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup by defeating Colombia 3-2 on Friday. The match opened the competition for Group C, which also includes Senegal and Belarus, at the Dubai Design District Stadium.

Japan, which hold the record, along with Brazil, for the most appearances in the Beach Soccer World Cup (12), was able to avoid a surprise from Colombia, wh]]> http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274128615/fifa-beach-soccer-world-cup---uae-2024-japan-defeat-colombia-3-2 Fri, 16 Feb 2024 15:32:56 GMT http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274128615/fifa-beach-soccer-world-cup---uae-2024-japan-defeat-colombia-3-2 <![CDATA[Peru seeks to learn good practices in labour sector at WGS: Minister]]> By Marta Cruzado

DUBAI, 15th February, 2024 (WAM) -- Peru has participated in the World Governments Summit (WGS) 2024 seeking to learn about good practices in the labour sector to educate its citizens to increase the country's productivity and reduce poverty, Daniel Maurate, Minister of Labour and Employment Promotion of Peru, told the Emirates News Agency (WAM) during the event in Dubai this week.

By Pablo Augusto; Renan de Souza

DUBAI, 13th February, 2024 (WAM) -- Ana Toni, Secretary of Climate Change at the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change of Brazil, underscored the importance of the COP Presidencies Troika, a partnership launched today between the UAE, Azerbaijan and Brazil to improve cooperation and continuity between curren]]> http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274125125/cop-presidencies-troika-will-make-brazil-uae-work-closely-together-says-brazil-secretary-for-climate-change Tue, 13 Feb 2024 11:23:12 GMT http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274125125/cop-presidencies-troika-will-make-brazil-uae-work-closely-together-says-brazil-secretary-for-climate-change <![CDATA[Joint initiative between UAE, Brazil and Cuba to enhance food security announced]]> http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274124752/joint-initiative-between-uae-brazil-and-cuba-to-enhance-food-security-announced Tue, 13 Feb 2024 04:27:24 GMT http://www.riodejaneironews.net/news/274124752/joint-initiative-between-uae-brazil-and-cuba-to-enhance-food-security-announced