Topic: Sao Paulo

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Global News Blog World No Tobacco Day: Which countries smoke the most?

The percentage of female smokers is increasing, and the number of annual tobacco-related deaths is expected to rise at an alarming rate unless action is taken, the World Health Organization announced on World No Tobacco Day.
05/31/2010 10:43 am

In Pictures Graduation 2010

Gallery Famous art heists

In Pictures Ready for the World Cup

Megacities of the world: a glimpse of how we'll live tomorrow

By 2050, 7 out of 10 people will live in megacities, offering the benefits of concentrated living but also some of the biggest public-works challenges in human history.
05/05/2010 12:22 pm

In Brazil, Hu Jintao aims for bigger piece of Latin America trade

A meeting between Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and China's President Hu Jintao is expected to strengthen the two nations' growing economic ties. China already trumps the US as Brazil's top trading partner.
04/15/2010 01:06 pm

Why Brazil signed a military agreement with the US

For the first time in three decades, the US and Brazil have a military agreement. Brazil is shopping for 36 new fighter jets, and the US is trying to counter growing Russian and Iranian influence in Latin America.
04/13/2010 10:17 am

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Gallery Top 10 countries that say Internet access is a basic right

8.8 magnitude earthquake hits Chile, tsunami warning issued for Hawaii

A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake rocked Chile early Saturday. A tsunami warning has been issued for Hawaii.
02/27/2010 12:02 pm

Gallery iTunes top 25 most downloaded songs

The Adam Smith Institute Blog We gain from trade with China

Trade with China underpins other economic activity. Its factories add only $4 of value to every $150 30G Apple iPod they turn out.
02/23/2010 09:30 am

Global News Blog Brazil: Where a shoeshiner became president

Along with Brazil's incredible economic growth, charismatic president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva now has a film on his resume.
01/22/2010 03:31 pm

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Global News Blog Why Iran’s Ahmadinejad is warmly welcomed in Brazil

Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva – whom US President Barack Obama called 'the most popular politician on earth' – hosted Iran President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad today. It is the first visit by an Iranian president.
11/23/2009 12:00 am

The world's next boom cities

In an age of global commerce and culture, boom cities include Shanghai, China, and Mumbai as well as Istanbul, Turkey, and São Paulo, Brazil.
11/20/2009 12:00 am

Global News Blog Brazil blackout tests country's readiness for Olympics and World Cup

A Brazil blackout plunged large parts of the country into darkness last night, adding to Brazil's 'to do' list ahead of the World Cup and Olympics.
11/11/2009 12:00 am

Global News Blog Why is Israel's Shimon Peres in Brazil and Argentina? Iran.

For the first time in 40 years, an Israeli president is paying a state visit to Brazil. Israel President Shimon Peres began a week-long visit to Brazil and Argentina today. A key reason: Iran's growing influence in Latin America.
11/10/2009 12:00 am

Global News Blog Brazil: Former 'terrorist' gets US travel visa, praises Obama

A Brazilian who, as a student in 1969, helped kidnap the US ambassador to Brazil was granted a visa. Paulo de Tarso Venceslau is now an economist.
10/15/2009 01:00 am

Bright Green Ire over proposed 'eco-barriers' in Rio de Janeiro

09/25/2009 01:00 am

Honduras crisis: Did Zelaya snub Hugo Chávez for Brazil?

Ousted President Manuel Zelaya chose to hole up in Brazil's embassy out of concern that his ties to Venezuela's Hugo Chávez would diminish his support in Honduras.
09/22/2009 01:00 am

Billboard watchdogs clean up skylines

Aiming to clear out commercial clutter, billboard watchdogs from Rio to Toronto police outdoor ads.
09/22/2009 01:00 am