AP Top News at 10:49 p.m. EST Nov 9, 2009
Brazil student expelled after wearing mini-dress. SAO PAULO - A Brazilian university has expelled a woman who was heckled by hundreds of fellow students for wearing a short, pink dress to class-publicly accusing her Sunday of immorality. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Who has the greenest fingers of them all? Nov 8, 2009
Lelemia is followed by President Jacob Zuma of South Africa (63), President Hu Jintao of China (59), Manmohan Singh (53), President Lula of Brazil (50), Prime Minister Gordon Brown of UK (45), Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany (45), President Nicolas Sarkozy of France (37) and President Obama. As green issues take centrestage and terms like carbon credit, energy efficiency and global warming become part of mainstream discourse, Greenpeace activists hope this ranking will put pressure on world... (India Times, India)
Obama Pick for Ambassador to Brazil Held Up by Florida Senator, Aides Say Nov 7, 2009
Obama Pick for Brazil Job Held Up by Florida Senator, Aides Say - Bloomberg ... Obama Pick for Brazil Job Held Up by Florida Senator, Aides Say ... Nov. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Senator of Florida is using Senate rules to block a vote on President nominee for ambassador to Brazil, U.S. Senate Republican and Democratic aides said. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Dogs vs. SUVs vs. the earth, debunked Nov 7, 2009
" That wouldn't work. Isn't that even more of an incentive for developing nations not to accept any binding emission caps? They are starting to feel the consequences of such a policy. India now faces the prospect of black carbon emissions greatly accelerating the melting of ice that forms the source of the majority of the water in the Indus, the Ganges and the Brahmaputra rivers. They must cut back on black carbon for their own survival. Do you see indications of a shift in awareness in China,... (Salon)
United States Claims #1 Spot For First Time as World's Top Country Brand Nov 6, 2009
- Canada Holds on to Second Spot and Australia Slips to Number Three - - Global Study Expanded to Cover Regional Rankings Including Asia Pacific, Sub-Sahara Africa and the Americas. This category remains one with tremendous potential not only for tourism but investment, trade and policy. (Canada Newswire)
Killing and selling women as "ghost brides" Nov 6, 2009
Brazil, Russia, India and China -- collectively known as the BRIC countries -- are already playing far more assertive roles in global economic affairs, as the report predicted would happen in perhaps a decade or so ... At the global economic summit in Pittsburgh on Sept. 24 and 25, the leaders of the major industrial powers, the G-7 (G-8 if you include Russia), to turn over responsibility for oversight of the world economy to a larger, more inclusive Group of 20 (G-20), adding in China, India,... (Salon)
Peak oil? Don't worry -- Obama's on the job Nov 6, 2009
Among other developments, the global clout of Canada, Venezuela and Brazil all key producers of unconventional fuels is bound to be strengthened ... The big winner in these grim energy sweepstakes, however, is likely to be Brazil ... When the substantial technical challenges to exploiting these undersea fields are overcome, Brazil's output could soar by as much as 3 million barrels per day. (Salon)
South Africa: Unions Tilt at Govt Over 'Slow' Progress Nov 5, 2009
SA has shed almost 1-million jobs as a result of the recession this year, and has usurped Brazil as the most unequal society in the world. He said that the government, the Reserve Bank, business and labour "must focus all their policies on saving jobs, creating new jobs, ending the job-loss bloodbath as rapidly as possible and getting the South African economy moving forward again. We will provide detailed proposals on how this can be done, as a way of placing the alliance as an autonomous... (allAfrica.com)
Northern blues Nov 5, 2009
Page last updated at 18:07 GMT, Wednesday, 4 November 2009. Discontent among Abdullah voters. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Show Transcript: November 5 Nov 5, 2009
VITTER: We don't put the population of France into the count or the population of Brazil, so why would we factor in non-citizens in determining how many U.S. House members every state gets. COSTELLO: Some Democratic lawmakers say Vitter's effort is unconstitutional and immoral. (CNN -- US)
Newsweek: If economy is stagnant, why are stocks up? Nov 4, 2009
Brazil, China, the Philippines, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam did not suffer an economic recession. We are the only country, together with Europe, that adopted deregulated the financial market. (MSNBC -- Business)
Joe Lieberman, I-Conn. Nov 4, 2009
Upon leaving Hill & Knowlton, Hadassah joined Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the world s largest breast cancer charity, as a paid "ambassador." Again, it isn't clear what she does besides posing for photo ops in places from Brazil to Israel, but as a Komen advocate she is supposed to be trying to prevent women from losing their lives. So perhaps someone should point out to her what will happen if her husband kills healthcare reform this year. (Salon)
Democrats Face Setbacks in Elections Nov 4, 2009
25 years ago, Brazil voted to become Energy Independent. The Brazilians united accomplished that goal within 23 years. (CBS News)
Transcript of a Conference Call on the November 2009 Cross-Country Fiscal Monitor Nov 4, 2009
QUESTION: You said that a tightening is expected to begin next year in emerging markets, and you actually mentioned Brazil. But next year is an election year in Brazil ... And you also mentioned that debt ratios will remain above 60 percent of GDP in Brazil. (IMF News)
Suriname-2009 Article IV Consultation Concluding Statement of the IMF Mission Nov 3, 2009
In the capital account, a large drawdown from the Netherlands Treaty Fund was used in 2009 to clear longstanding arrears with Brazil ... e., excluding operations in connection with the one-off Brazilian debt repayment) is likely to deteriorate by 3 percent of GDP in 2009 and a further 1 percent of GDP in 2010 ... Following the clearance of US$118 million in Brazilian debt including a write-off of US$44 million Suriname now only has remaining bilateral arrears with the United States, estimated at... (IMF News)
Changing Tehran Nov 3, 2009
Brazil's capital, Brasilia, might be an interesting example for the Iranian authorities to study ... So the new capital was unveiled in a remote part of central Brazil in 1961 ... Brazil: Brasilia, 1961 Tanzania: Dodoma, 1973 Ivory Coast: Yamoussoukro, 1983 Nigeria: Abuja, 1991 Kazakhstan: Astana, 1997 Burma: Naypyidaw, 2005. (BBC News -- Africa)
* Honduran front-runner key to negotiations Nov 3, 2009
The crisis has been a diplomatic headache for the US and Brazil. Zelaya remains camped out in the Brazilian embassy in Tegucigalpa, where he took refuge after sneaking back into the country under cover in September. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Palin responds to criticism from Biden Nov 3, 2009
"This nonsensical opposition to American domestic energy development continues to this day. Apparently the Obama-Biden administration only approves of offshore drilling in Brazil, where it will provide security and jobs for Brazilians," she added. "This election is about American security and American jobs.". (TheHill.com)
NYC Marathon Nov 2, 2009
Jose Telles De Souza, Brazil, 2:17:28. 17. (CBS News)
Today in History - Nov. 2 Nov 2, 2009
Paula Radcliffe defended her title at the New York City Marathon to become the second woman to win the race three times; Marilson Gomes dos Santos of Brazil won the men's race for the second time in three years. Today's Birthdays: R&B singer Earl "Speedo" Carroll (The Cadillacs; The Coasters) is 72. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Ghanaian Politician heading to Iran to bring American Hostages ? Nov 2, 2009
Turning to Ghana, the Charismatic Politician said he is making the necessary arrangements to invite the victorious Ghana's under-20 World Cup Team which gallantly beat Brazil to play friendly matches in USA, England and African Countries to raise millions of money for the team, and to invite the players to visit places of interest in the United States of America such as Disneyland, (the Happiest Place on Earth); Universal Studios, Hollywood, Magic Mountain, Las Vegas, etc; --- and furthermore,... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Mood Sours Toward Both Parties Nov 1, 2009
Location: FL Reply # 1 Date: Nov 1, 2009 - 4:34 AM EST Egon Apparently your sugar cane in Brazil grows just fine without you watching it. Always interesting to read your stuff. (Townhall.com)
Deaf audiences can 'see' dialogue Nov 1, 2009
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China adopts law on diplomatic personnel Nov 1, 2009
At the session, lawmakers also ratified a bilateral treaty on civil and commercial judicial assistance with Brazil. Editor: Mu Xuequan. (Xinhuanet, China)
Liberia's Taylor trial adjourned Nov 1, 2009
University race quotas row in Brazil. White River Place in St Austell. (Yahoo News -- Liberia)
Report: Karzai's brother gets CIA pay Nov 1, 2009
There used to be a cruel joke that said Brazil is the country of the future, and always will be; Obama is the Brazil of today's politicians. He has obviously achieved nothing. (Salon)
Answering back Nov 1, 2009
Page last updated at 11:49 GMT, Saturday, 31 October 2009. East Germany answers back. (BBC News -- Europe)
Ousted Honduran Leader Says Pact Will Restore Him to Power Oct 31, 2009
Oct. 30: Honduras' ousted President Manuel Zelaya, bottom, surrounded by his supporters, smiles at the Brazilian embassy in Tegucigalpa ... And while it imposed no deadline, Zelaya told The Associated Press on Friday he expects a decision in "more or less a week." Meanwhile, he said, he will remain at the Brazilian Embassy in Tegucigalpa, where he took refuge after slipping back into the country on Sept. 21 ... Inside the Brazilian Embassy, backers hugged Zelaya after hearing news of the deal... (Fox News)
On her own head Oct 31, 2009
" That the Canberra A-team is no longer protecting the monarchy means, on the one hand, republicans can't blame John Howard for their troubles any more. But, on the other, the monarchists have lost significant parliamentary firepower. The leading monarchists left in Canberra are Tony Abbott and senators Nick Minchin, Connie Fierravanti-Wells, Cory Bernardi and George Brandis. Here's something strange: Brandis to one side, they are all global-warming sceptics. Flint is one, too. In Australia,... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Honduras deal: Ousted President Zelaya can return to office Oct 31, 2009
Zelaya popular among the poor who say he is the first president to pay attention to their needs Zelaya snuck back into Honduras Sept. 21 and has since been holed up in the Brazilian Embassy. Separately, the Micheletti government filed a case with the International Court of Justice in The Hague against Brazil for what it claims is the South American nation's meddling in its internal affairs by granting Zelaya refuge. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Honduran Accord Wins International Backing as Zelaya Faces Congress Vote Oct 31, 2009
Chile, Brazil and Argentina were among governments that said the agreement could lead to a democratic solution to the crisis ... Zelaya remains holed up in the Brazilian Embassy after he snuck back into the country last month. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
The real Mike Wallin Oct 30, 2009
The 10 billion loan to Brazil was actually a 3 billion gift from President Obama ... According to those good-news fellows, the money was a gift from Obama that would allow Brazil to secure a several billion dollar loan that would finance offshore drilling in their region. (Longview Daily News, WA)
As Honduran elections near, US diplomats seek end to leadership crisis Oct 30, 2009
"The vast majority of our neighbors in the region, including Brazil and Mexico, have clearly indicated that they will not recognize the results of elections held under the coup regime," the letter stated ... Zelaya is currently holed up in the Brazilian Embassy after sneaking back into the country Sept. 21. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
NPP Plots Against T. B. Joshua Oct 29, 2009
As it is usual of his ministrys publicity programme, prophetic directions received by Prophet T. B. Joshua concerning the Satellites final match with Brazil, which he communicated to Coach Sellas Tetteh, were posted on his website. This has been deliberately misrepresented in Ghana by the NPP and its media that has since subjected the renowned prophet to sinister attacks amidst insults and name-calling so as to ridicule him in the eyes of the Ghanaian public for political reasons. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
US urges flexibility in efforts for Honduras deal Oct 29, 2009
The delegation arrived in Honduras on Wednesday and met with Zelaya at the Brazilian Embassy, where he has been holed up since sneaking back into the country on Sept. 21 ... Also Wednesday, the Micheletti government said it is filing a complaint with the International Court of Justice in the Hague to demand Brazil stop sheltering Zelaya at its embassy in Tegucigalpa ... It accuses Brazil of violating its diplomatic status and could seek unspecified compensation for alleged damages to the... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Obama to Send Envoy to Honduras This Week in Bid to End Political Standoff Oct 28, 2009
He has been holed up in Brazils Embassy since sneaking back into the country last month. Success in ending the crisis could clear the way for the Senate to confirm Shannon as ambassador to Brazil. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Timeline: Mozambique Oct 28, 2009
2003 November - Brazil promises to build plant in Mozambique to produce anti-retroviral drugs for HIV-Aids sufferers. Guebuza president. (BBC News -- Africa)
* Run-off likely in Uruguay poll Oct 27, 2009
3 million people wedged between Argentina and Brazil ... While some countries in Latin America have turned sharply left in recent years, Uruguays leftist leadership has aligned itself with business-friendly moderates such as Brazil and Chile. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Uruguay's Mujica on top in exit polls Oct 27, 2009
4 million wedged between Argentina and Brazil ... Saturday, he praised the governing style of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, a leftist whose moderate policies have eased early suspicions of the business sector. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Massive Corruption Made Ex-President Kufuor Unfit For Mo Ibrahim Award Oct 27, 2009
In the first instance, the heroic victory by the Under 20 National team over Brazil, against all odds in the premier U-20 world cup hosted on African soil in Egypt, sent the entire African continent into instant euphoria and jubilation. The second instance, the focus of this article, also remarkable, can best be described as public humiliation of the Ex-President of Ghana under the NPP regime from 2000 to 2008. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Country profile: Uruguay Oct 26, 2009
Recessions in Brazil and Argentina - its main export markets and sources of tourists - propelled the country into economic crisis in 2002 ... Politics: Tabare Vazquez won elections in 2004 to become Uruguay's first leftist leader Economy: Uruguay is recovering from economic upheaval in 2002, brought on by recessions in Brazil, Argentina International: Relations with Argentina are strained over two paper mills that Uruguay is building along a border river ... Major languages: Spanish, Portunol or... (BBC News -- Americas)
Uruguay's Mujica, Lacalle head for runoff: exit polls Oct 26, 2009
For his part, Lacalle, the 68-year-old former president, vowed to remove the income tax imposed by the incumbent government and reduce bureaucracy in the small country sandwiched by Argentina and Brazil. During his rule, Lacalle encouraged a free market program and co-founded the Mercosur trade bloc, along with the presidents of Paraguay, Brazil and Argentina, in 1991. (Xinhuanet, China)
Satellites Victory Entangled in Prophetic debate Oct 25, 2009
Ghanaian media has run agog with stories of Nigerian Pastor TB Joshuas purported conversations with Black Satellites coach Sellas Tetteh, during which he is said to have accurately predicted precise details regarding their upcoming match against Brazil ... To be honest with you and in the name of God, he even predicted the red card booking by the referee to our player (Daniel Addo) and subsequently warned us of the tough times that will befall in the hands of the Brazilians At a point in... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
OUR GREAT LEADER Oct 24, 2009
neworleanscajun wrote on Oct 20, 2009 6:58 AM:" Quittheblame:REALLY? This "rumor" was in the Wall Street Journal on August 18: "The US is going to lend billions of dollars to Brazil's state owned oil company, Petrobras, to finance exploration in the huge offshore discovery in Brazil's Tupi oil field ... Quit the Blame wrote on Oct 19, 2009 7:06 PM:" FIRST JanB: C-Span had lines for viewers calling in about social security's $250 payment. They did not TELL me anything. SECOND, NO CAJUN: Stop... (New Iberia, LA)
Market Forecaster Oct 23, 2009
Decreases were reported for Brazil (1,800 MT) ... Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will overturn a tax break for biodiesel producers, Energy Minister Edison Lobao said. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
Liberals Open Fire on Harry Reid Oct 23, 2009
Liberal Advocacy Groups Say Majority Leader Will Lose His Reelection Bid if There's No Public Option in Health Care Bill. CBS News Capitol Hill Correspondent Nancy Cordes and Capitol Hill Producer Jill Jackson join Sharyl Attkisson to break down everything you need to know about the five health care bills in the House and Senate. (CBS News -- Politics)
Transcript of a Press Briefing by Caroline Atkinson, Director, External Relations, IMF Oct 23, 2009
Two important REOs are being issued shortly -- the Western Hemisphere REO, which will be initially presented in Brazil [tomorrow, Friday] and then in La Paz, Guatemala City, Lima, Peru, Chile and St. Kitts in the days following that, by various members of the Western Hemisphere Department. We will also, of course, be making that available online under embargo beforehand. (IMF News)
Camille Paglia Oct 23, 2009
Now on to art and pop. Highlight of the month for me was definitely a recent performance by Alo Brasil, a local Brazilian music and dance ensemble, at Philadelphia's World Cafe Live ... Daniela slows the song down even further but paradoxically pushes it along with a more emphatic, swaying rhythm, producing an artfully Brazilian interlude of bewitchingly languid sensuality ... Let's turn from Nordic Samantha Ryan to two Brazilian peacocks on parade -- Daniela Mercury and another singer, Aline... (Salon)
Brazil's Bank Keeps Rate at Record Low 8.75%, Signals No Increase Imminent Oct 22, 2009
Brazil Bank Keeps Rate at Record, Signals No Increase Imminent - Bloomberg ... Brazil Bank Keeps Rate at Record, Signals No Increase Imminent ... Oct. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Brazils central bank kept its key interest rate at a record low last night and said its level was consistent with a non-inflationary recovery, signaling that no increase in borrowing costs is imminent. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Brazil May Keep Rate at 8.75% to Solidify Recovery Before Ending Stimulus Oct 21, 2009
Meirelles May Keep Brazil Rate at Record 8 ... Meirelles May Keep Brazil Rate at Record 8 ... Oct. 21 (Bloomberg) -- Brazils central bank will probably keep the unchanged at a record low today as it gauges the strength of the economic rebound before unwinding stimulus measures. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
World Briefs Oct 21, 2009
Rio death toll rises to 25 after bloody clashes Advertisement BRASILIA, Brazil -- The death toll from bloody clashes in Rio de Janeiro is up to 25 after authorities found more bodies Tuesday ... Ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya is currently holed up in the Brazilian embassy. (Erie Times-News, PA)
A candidate promises to put F1 on different track Oct 21, 2009
Vatanen believes Jenson Button's F1 title win at Brazil mirrors his own campaign since the Brawn GP only made F1's starting grid with just two weeks to spare. "They're underdog at beginning of year and (Sunday) they became champions," Vatanen said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Transcript of the Fourth Pillar Meeting, Istanbul Convention, Center Taksim Meeting Room Oct 20, 2009
Although, if the IMF is a quota-based institution and the quotas are related to the size of the countries, it becomes problematic when the quota share of Belgium is bigger than that of Brazil. But when we say that that is inappropriate for Belgium to have a bigger quota than Brazil, we refer to the idea that the economic size of Brazil is much bigger than the economic size of Belgium ... Brazil will be after the reforms at something like 2 percent, India is around 2 percent, China will be much... (IMF News)
Climate talks "in the balance"; hints of progress Oct 20, 2009
LONDON (Reuters) - Prospects for a new U.N. climate pact in December remained in the balance after talks among big emitters on Monday but with signs of action by Brazil, India and Australia ... Away from the meeting, Brazil, Australia and India took steps that could help inch towards a deal ... Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said that Brazil wanted to forge a common position among all Amazon basin countries for Copenhagen and was considering inviting presidents of all Amazon states... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
China's challenges Oct 20, 2009
Page last updated at 12:37 GMT, Monday, 19 October 2009 13:37 UK. Harrabin's Notes: China's vulnerability. (BBC News)
C4 'home alone' show broke rules Oct 20, 2009
Page last updated at 10:44 GMT, Monday, 19 October 2009 11:44 UK. Channel 4 said the ruling vindicated its welfare considerations. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Brazil spends to transform slums Oct 18, 2009
The government has set aside huge sums of money to spend on energy, infrastructure and transport projects across Brazil ... " It is not clear what the local drug traffickers make of all this development, but residents say the area has been quieter in recent times. It seems a precarious kind of peace and it is too early to say if it will last. Economic crisisAt a conference in Rio de Janeiro this week to discuss the impact of the economic crisis across Latin America, Brazil's President Lula cited... (BBC News -- Americas)
Obama's first year in office Oct 17, 2009
It's enough to make the president of Brazil ponder whether he can count on a US presidential visit to Rio de Janeiro in 2016. John Hughes, a former editor of the Monitor, writes a biweekly column for the Monitor weekly print edition. (Christian Science Monitor)
UN backs Gaza 'war crimes' report Oct 17, 2009
GOLDSTONE REPORT VOTE For: Argentina, Brazil, China, Russia and 21 others Against: US, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Slovakia and Ukraine Abstentions: Belgium, Bosnia, Burkina-Faso, Cameroon, Gabon, Japan, Mexico, Norway, South Korea, Slovenia and Uruguay No vote: UK, France and 3 others. The Palestinian Authority initially backed deferring a vote, but changed its position after domestic criticism. (BBC News -- Africa)
Week in pictures Oct 17, 2009
Ghana meets Brazil in the final on Friday evening. Eritrean athlete Zersenay Tadese celebrates with a fan after winning a third successive World Half Marathon title in the British city of Birmingham on Sunday. (BBC News -- Africa)
Five new Security Council members elected Oct 16, 2009
UNITED NATIONS, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) -- The UN General Assembly voted on Thursday Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Gabon, Lebanon and Nigeria to serve as five non-permanent members of the Security Council for a two-year term beginning on Jan. 1, 2010 ... Brazil, the candidate for the Group of Latin American and Caribbean States (GRULAC) seat, was endorsed by the group in February 2009. (Xinhuanet, China)
Bosnia and Lebanon win UN Security Council seats Oct 16, 2009
Brazil, Nigeria, and Gabon also won easy election ... Ali Treki, Assembly president, announced the results - 186 votes for Nigeria, 184 for Gabon, 183 for Bosnia, 182 for Brazil, and 180 for Lebanon - and declared the five countries elected to terms beginning Jan. 1 as diplomats burst into applause ... We have two large countries in Brazil and Nigeria who carry the weight of being a regional power. (Boston Globe)
Where's that change we can believe in? Oct 15, 2009
How come India, Japan and Brazil - major powers in the modern world - are not Security Council members. When he goes to Denmark to hype Chicago as an Olympic venue, but fails to bring back ideas from Denmark that could improve the United States - especially those of social equity and universal health care. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
* The Taiwanese connection Oct 15, 2009
MT: Before my Taiwanese filming experience I had shooting experience in the US, Mexico, Brazil and in Europe. Compared to these experiences the Taiwanese one was very hospitable, after we X my Taiwanese co-producers and I X had mounted the bureaucratic obstacles of being the first official co-production between Germany and Taiwan. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
'Hannity' Exclusive Oct 15, 2009
The Obama administration is still holding that up, and again, we find countries like Brazil. Brazil is about to become the Saudi Arabia of the western hemisphere with offshore oil ... If Brazil can do it, we're going to allow Russia and China to drill off Key West. (Fox News)
