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Afro-Brazilian religious followers conducted a vibrant cleansing ritual at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, just ...

Both the U.S. and Canadian embassies have also recommended that tourists to the country stick to main cities and tourist ...

The Sambodromo in Rio de Janeiro became a scene of faith and celebration as the traditional Wash of the Sapucaí took place on Sunday (February 23), a week before the start of Carnival.

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After losing the Oscar in 1999, Fernanda Montenegro may finally be recognized for the award for Still Here. Understand ...

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LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rio Tinto today announces a number of Board changes. Rio Tinto Chair Dominic Barton said: “As we reported last year, the size of the Board peaked at 14 Directors as we ...