G20 diplomats hit snags on climate, taxation and Ukraine, sources say
Brasilia, Brazil Reuters Diplomats from the Group of 20 major economies struggled on Saturday to overcome differences on paying to tackle climate change, taxing the super rich and addressing the Ukraine war as they negotiated a joint statement before their leaders’ summit. The G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro on Monday and Tuesday comes as […]
The Explainer: Nearly half East Timor’s population saw Pope Francis. How does that compare with other papal Masses?
The Associated Press takes a look at how some past papal Masses compare…
Brazilian rightist Bolsonaro says he does not fear being put on trial
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Reuters Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro said on Saturday he does not fear being put on trial, one day after a police investigation revealed the far-right politician tried to co-op the country’s military chiefs in a coup plan to overturn his 2022 election defeat. Bolsonaro did not refer directly to the […]
In pictures: Rio, New Orleans, Cologne – Carnival joy peaks around the world as Lent approaches
AP Parades, music, dancing in the streets – joyous Carnival celebrations marking the final days of revelry before Lent are peaking in New Orleans, Rio de Janeiro and other locales in the Americas and Europe. A dancer from the Tom Maior samba school performs during a Carnival parade in Sao Paulo, Brazil, early on Sunday, […]
Rio’s iconic Christ statue welcomes Taylor Swift with open arms thanks to Swifties and a priest
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil AP Welcome to Brazil, Taylor Swift, it’s been waiting for you. As her sweep of Rio de Janeiro shows got underway this week, the pop superstar and her legions of devoted fans were greeted by the wide-open arms of the world’s most-famous Christ statue, sporting a projected image of a Swift-inspired T-shirt. […]
Rio gangsters torch at least 35 buses after Brazil crime boss killed
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Reuters Criminal groups set at least 35 buses on fire in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro on Monday, according to the industry group that represents bus companies, after police killed a crime boss in an operation. The attacks on buses were concentrated in the west of the city, where […]
Brazil police violence reignites after deadly Rio, Sao Paulo raids
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Reuters Police in Rio de Janeiro killed at least nine people in a raid on Wednesday, in the latest example of deadly violence by Brazil’s security officials after 16 people died at the hands of Sao Paulo state police earlier this week. Brazil, the country with the highest number of murders […]
“Consolidation phase”: As the Pope heads to Portugal, he’s laying the groundwork for the church’s future and his own legacy
NICOLE WINFIELD, of Associated Press, says the 86-year-old Pope is opening a frenetic second half of the year with his Portugal visit…
StrangeSights: Santa’s sing for world peace; Argentina’s grill master; and no more rides to Hel on bus 666?…
DAVID ADAMS provides a round-up of some stories on the odder side of life…
At least 13 dead in latest clash with police outside Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Reuters At least 13 people were killed in clashes with police just outside Brazil’s seaside city of Rio de Janeiro after a raid to arrest a gang leader, police said on Thursday, marking another bloody episode in the sprawling metro area. The clashes took place in the working-class Salgueiro neighborhood in […]