Are Brazil’s Rainforests in Danger?

The United Nations Climate Summit takes place next week in Poland. About 20,000 people from 190 countries are expected to take part in the conference. There, world leaders will debate how to limit climate change -- the weather events linked to slowly

Ronaldo defends Valcke's criticism towards Brazil

RIO DE JANEIRO, March 8 (Xinhua) -- Ronaldo defended FIFA's Secretary General Jerome Valcke's recent harsh words towards the Brazil's delayed World Cup preparations upon his arrival for routine inspections. Valcke declared last week that projects and

Former Brazil star Ze Roberto extends Gremio contract

Former Brazil star Ze Roberto extends Gremio contract

Lost tribe found in Brazil's Amazon rainforests

BEIJING, June 27 (Xinhuanet) -- A lost tribe has been spotted in the Amazon rainforests of Brazil, according to the media report Monday. The discovery was confirmed by National Indian Foundation (FUNAI) of Brazil, a government body overseeing indigen

Bolivia defeats Uruguay 4-1 in Brazil 2014 qualifier

Bolivia defeats Uruguay 4-1 in Brazil 2014 qualifier LA PAZ, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- Bolivia defeated Uruguay 4-1 Tuesday at Hernando Siles stadium in La Paz in the tenth match-day of the South American qualification series for the 2014 World Cup in Braz

Brazil to rank as world's 6th largest economy

RIO DE JANEIRO, Dec. 26 (Xinhua) -- Brazil will surpass Britain to become the sixth largest economy in the world this year, according to a British study published on Monday. The study, published by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR

Scolari rules out Brazil revolution

SAO PAULO, Jan. 15 (Xinhua) -- Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari said Tuesday he would not make major changes to the team he inherited from predecessor Mano Menezes. The Selecao's friendly against England at London's Wembley Stadium on February 6th wi

Ronaldinho left out of Brazil squad

RIO DE JANEIRO, May 11 (Xinhua) -- Ronaldinho is facing the reality that his international career may be over after being dropped from Brazil's national team. The two-time FIFA world player of the year was left out of Brazil's 23-man squad for a seri

Ronaldinho: I am ready for Brazil return

SAO PAULO, Dec. 3 (Xinhua) -- Ronaldinho has declared himself ready to return to international football should he be called upon by newly appointed Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari. The Atletico Mineiro playmaker capped a remarkable return to form th

Brazil achieves progress in fighting tuberculosis

RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct. 11 (Xinhua) -- The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday highlighted Brazil's efforts to stop tuberculosis (TB) in its territory. According to a report released by the organization, Brazil achieved significant and sustained

Brazil receives vote of confidence from FIFA

RIO DE JANEIRO, March 23 (Xinhua) -- The Brazilian Ministry of Sports received on Friday a letter from FIFA president Joseph Blatter who expressed his confidence that Brazil will be successful in its organization and administration of the 2014 World

Obama: 'Enormous Progress' in US-Brazil Relationship

President Barack Obama says there has been enormous progress in the U.S. relationship with Brazil, though more work needs to be done. The president spoke after Oval Office talks with Brazil's president, Dilma Rousseff, covering bilateral economic and

Brazil runs risk of not hosting 2014 World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, March 5 (Xinhua) -- A long line of poor communication within the Brazilian government and towards FIFA has caused the country to consider the possibility of losing the privilege to host the 2014 World Cup on Monday. A mixed reaction t

Julio Cesar could return to Brazil

RIO DE JANEIRO, Dec. 30 (Xinhua) -- QPR and Brazil goalkeeper Julio Cesar today discussed for the first time a possible return to boyhood club Flamengo. Cesar left the Rio de Janeiro club in 2005 to join Italian giants Internazionale, where he won th

Ganso left out of Brazil squad for friendlies

RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) -- Brazil coach Mano Menezes has left playmaker Paulo Henrique Ganso out of a 22-man squad to face South Africa and China next month. Speaking during a press conference to announce the squad in Rio de Janeiro on Wedne

Brazil to meet Japan in Confederations Cup opener

SAO PAULO, Dec. 1 (Xinhua) -- Host nation Brazil will meet Japan in the opening match of the 2013 Confederations Cup, football's world governing body FIFA said on Saturday. World and European champion Spain has been drawn to play its first game of th

Seedorf says Brazil can attract other European stars

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 9 (Xinhua) -- Former Dutch international midfielder Clarence Seedorf says his signing with Rio de Janeiro club Botafogo could pave the way for other established European stars to play in Brazil. The 36-year-old gave his first pre

Neymar: I don't need to leave Brazil

RIO DE JANEIRO, Jan. 28 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian sensation Neymar says he does not need to play in Europe's best leagues to fulfill his rich potential. But the 20-year-old admits he does not know what the future holds beyond his current contract with Sa

Brazil keeper Dida out of Libtertadores qualifier

RIO DE JANEIRO, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) -- Former Brazil international goalkeeper Dida will miss Gremio's Copa Libertadores qualifying decider against Ecuador's Liga de Quito next Wednesday with a shoulder injury. Dida hurt his right shoulder during last We

Brazil judo seeks domination at Rio 2016

RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 3 (Xinhua) -- Days after claiming its first Olympic judo gold medal in 20 years, Brazil has set itself the bold task of being the most successful nation in the sport at the Rio 2016 Games. Sarah Menezes' victory over Romania's de