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Rio-de-Janeiro

Sports 5 years ago

Rio to allow football fans from July 10

The state of Rio de Janeiro will allow football fans into stadiums from July 10, initially at one-third capacity, according to an official decree.

World 5 years ago

Coronavirus adds to struggles in City of God favela

Venture out in this densely populated Rio de Janeiro favela, and residents risk exposing themselves to coronavirus. Stay in, and many have nothing to eat.

News 6 years ago

Come to Rio, get robbed: Brazil tourism body shares awkward Instagram post

When marketing Rio de Janeiro, Brazil's national tourism agency typically focuses on the city's world-class beaches, samba-filled music scene and caipirinha-fueled parties. Violent crime is rarely listed among the attractions.

Entertainment 6 years ago

Brazil mourns bossa nova founder João Gilberto as he is buried in Rio

Brazilians said goodbye to legendary musician João Gilberto ahead of his funeral on Monday afternoon, with an outpouring of grief from some of the biggest names in the country's music industry.

Art & Culture 7 years ago

Rio's carnival set for last night of partying and political protest

Rio was gearing up Monday for the second and final night of its celebrated carnival, with the stage set for an event that will blend huge party with political protest.

Environment 7 years ago

Rio de Janeiro hits the gas in push toward its zero carbon goal

In its efforts to slash its climate-changing emissions nearly to zero by 2050, Rio de Janeiro has chosen a perhaps unlikely place to start: its trash bins.

Business 7 years ago

Ghosn held $260,000 Rio party billed to Renault-Nissan, documents show

News of the party is the latest evidence of Ghosn's expensive lifestyle to emerge as his time as one of the top executives in the auto industry faces fresh scrutiny following his arrest in Tokyo last November.

Books 7 years ago

Historic library weaves 'Harry Potter'-style tourist magic in Rio

From the outside, it looks like another historic edifice in Rio's rundown city center. Inside, however, is a multi-tiered library so spectacular, so ornate, that stunned visitors feel like they've walked into a movie fantasy set.

World 7 years ago

Rio de Janeiro governor arrested in 'car wash' graft probe

The Rio de Janeiro state governor was arrested on Thursday over allegations he took part in a graft and money laundering group, federal prosecutors said, in the latest blow to Brazil's political elite by the 'car wash' corruption probe.

World 7 years ago

Rio de Janeiro landslide kills 14

At least 14 people have died in Brazil after a landslide struck their homes in the southeastern city of Niteroi in Rio de Janeiro state, officials said Sunday.

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