Rio De Janeiro

Introducing the world's first cruise to ever visit all seven continents

For the first time in history, cruise enthusiasts can conquer all seven continents in one go, with a mammoth newly-announced 140-day round-the-world voyage.<p>Setting sail in 2020, Silversea’s luxury Silver Whisper liner will stop in at 62 ports across 32 countries, emcompassing everywhere from …

People Are Ready to Buy Some Guns in the World’s Murder Capital

In the world’s most murderous country, gun control is starting to lose its appeal.<p>Desperate Brazilians are wondering whether they’d be better off …

You Can Visit 7 Continents and 62 Ports on a World Cruise for $62K

For those of you who have stocked up 140 vacation days and $62,000, the ultimate trip awaits.<p>Silversea Cruises is offering a trip aboard the first …

TripAdvisor names the world's top destinations for 2018

According to TripAdvisor's Traveler's Choice awards for 2018, Austin is the No. 25 destination in the U.S. Getty Images<p>24. San Antonio. TripAdvisor<p>23. Sedona, Ariz. TripAdvisor<p>22. Pigeon Forge, Tenn. TripAdvisor<p>21. Seattle. TripAdvisor<p>20. Branson, Mo. TripAdvisor<p>19. Myrtle Beach, S.C. …

The best gangster movies and shows on Netflix

While you could definitely make a case for the western, there’s probably no genre more American than the gangster movie. These stories tell us …

UFC 224: Amanda Nunes vs. Raquel Pennington staredown

RIO DE JANEIRO — UFC bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes and Raquel Pennignton squared off during UFC 224 media day Tuesday afternoon.

Report: UFC working on Edgar vs. Swanson rematch for Atlantic City card

Report: UFC working on Edgar vs. Swanson rematch for Atlantic City card<p>Frankie Edgar isn't wasting any time getting back on the proverbial horse.<p>The …

The Murder Of A Black Brazilian Councilwoman Has Only Amplified Her Cause

WASHINGTON ― Whoever shot Marielle Franco in downtown Rio de Janeiro last Wednesday night silenced a black woman who, as an activist and then a city council member, had been an incessant critic of police killings of black Brazilians and a fierce advocate for her Rio’s poorest citizens.<p>But Franco’s …

Thousands in Rio demand answers about murder of councilwoman

Thousands of Brazilians are demanding answers about the assassination of a black councilwoman in Rio de Janeiro.<p>Artists, activists and the sister of …

World Water Day 2018: Here’s What You Need To Know | World Water Day

<b>New Delhi:</b> If you believe that Day Zero is some unreal thing. Chances are you are wrong. Currently, one of Africa’s most affluent metropolises, Cape …

Fellow activist vows to fight on after Brazilian councilwoman slain

RIO DE JANEIRO (AFP) -<p>The murder of Rio de Janeiro councilwoman Marielle Franco took away one of this city's most prominent black voices, but her friend Taliria Petrone vows to carry on their struggle.<p>In fact they were more than friends, they were almost like twins in a political landscape where …

Brazil's energy ministry shake-up threatens Eletrobras privatization: sources | Reuters

RIO DE JANEIRO/SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Next month’s expected departure of Brazil’s Energy Minister Fernando Coelho Filho, likely to resign so he can run for office, is damaging efforts to privatize state-controlled power holding company Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras SA, two sources close to the …

It's Safest To Delay Pregnancy If Your Travels Put You At Risk Of Zika

Because Zika can hang around in the body, it may affect sperm, eggs and early embryos for many months after acute infection.<p>Zika virus is a serious …

Long-lasting method to prevent dengue launched in Mexico’s Baja California Sur

Communities in Mexico’s Baja California Sur are to benefit from a self-sustaining program that uses <i>Wolbachia</i> mosquitoes to provide long-lasting …

Fearing New Outbreaks, Brazil Will Vaccinate Country Against Yellow Fever

SÃO PAULO — Hoping to stave off another deadly outbreak of yellow fever, Brazil’s government announced on Tuesday that it planned to vaccinate the entire country against the mosquito-borne virus by April 2019.<p>The country of 208 million is grappling with the worst outbreak of yellow fever in …

Highlights from the 2018 SIEPR Economic Summit: Addiction perils, Olympic glory, political hopes and fears | SIEPR

The 2018 SIEPR Economic Summit traversed a diverse terrain of current affairs — from Olympic glory and the future of work to the repercussions of …

US, EU hardwood imports fuel Amazon destruction: Greenpeace

RIO DE JANEIRO - Scores of US and European companies selling the hardwood ipe for things like decks and garden furniture are fueling an illegal trade …

Cris Cyborg vs. Amanda Nunes talk made Raquel Pennington's 'blood boil,' still no chip on her shoulder

RIO DE JANEIRO – As she prepares to fight for a title in what will also be her first UFC headliner, bantamweight contender Raquel Pennington is in a …

Qatar Airways, Iberia expand their codeshare partnership

The enhanced partnership will benefit members of both airlines’ frequent flyer programmes – Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Iberia Plus – as well as …

Whitening, the loneliness of black women, black stereotypes: In book ‘O Tapete Voador’, writer Cristiane Sobral covers many facets of the drama of black people

<b>Note from BW of Brazil</b>: <i>We must celebrate black Brazilian literature. We must fight and continue to be vocal about why these writers matter and that</i> …

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Mama Shelter opens its doors in Belgrade

The 125-room Mama Shelter Belgrade, the company's seventh property, features design elements from the city's Ottoman history.

Sitting Volleyball Vets Enjoying Life at the Top

<i>From left, Heather Erickson, Nichole Millage, Katie Holloway and Lora Webster</i><p><b>DENVER, Colo. (March 20, 2018)</b> – <b>Lora Webster</b> has spent almost half her …

Brazilian Democracy in Peril

Mar 20, 2018<p>7 Min read time<p>On March 14, Brazil was shaken by the killing of Marielle Franco in Rio de Janeiro, where Franco served as a leftist city …

Shell interested in fresh natural gas projects in Brazil - executive | Reuters

RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Anglo-American oil giant Royal Dutch Shell (RDSa.L) is interested in new natural gas projects in Brazil, the company’s chief executive for Brazil said at an event in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday.<p>FILE PHOTO - A Shell logo is seen reflected in a car side mirror at a petrol …

Conducting and disseminating research in high-risk settings: A trip to Rio De Janeiro

<i>In September of 2017, Professor Sandra Jovchelovitch and PhD student Sandra Obradovic travelled to Rio de Janeiro for an event organized by UNESCO</i> …

Brazil to play pre-World Cup friendlies

Rio de Janeiro, March 20 (IANS) Brazil will finalise their World Cup preparations with international friendlies against Croatia and Austria, the …

Tecia Torres, Nina Ansaroff discuss balancing friendship, business for Nunes vs. Pennington

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — At UFC 224 media day, Nina Ansaroff and Tecia Torres discussed the upcoming title fight between their respective partners …

Terry Jones, rugby captain Jen Kish included in 2018 Edmonton Hall of Fame class

Latin moves

Bolivia’s Vice-President Alvaro Garcia Linera participates in an offering at a vigil in Lap Paz during a satellite transmission of Bolivia and Chile …