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Brazil's Lula lays out plan to halt Amazon deforestation, make country "global reference" on climate
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva unveiled a plan on Monday to end illegal deforestation in the Amazon, a major campaign pledge that is a critical step in addressing the country’s significant carbon emissions from the region. This strategy,...
Brazil's prosecutors block zipline construction at Rio's iconic Sugarloaf Mountain
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Brazil's federal prosecutors blocked a decision to authorize the installment of ziplines at Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Sugarloaf Mountain, claiming they will damage the environment around a UNESCO world heritage site. Prosecutors announced the decision late...
In the Amazon region where pair was killed, neglect and allegations of harsh justice
LADARIO, Brazil (AP) — One year ago on a Friday afternoon, Bruno Pereira, an expert on Indigenous peoples, and Dom Phillips, a British journalist, motored along the Itaquai river in far western Brazil, to the settlement of Ladario. The line of wooden houses here marks a boundary — between the...
Germany reports labor shortage in one-sixth of professions
BERLIN (AP) — Germany has labor shortages in one-sixth of professions and the number is growing, the national labor agency said Friday as ministers prepare to travel to Brazil to encourage the recruitment of caregivers. Germany has Europe's biggest economy. The Federal Labor Agency...
Casemiro's winning mentality crucial to Man United's hopes in FA Cup final
LONDON (AP) — A few concerns were raised when Brazil midfielder Casemiro completed his move to Manchester United in August. Would he still have enough motivation after nine trophy-filled years at Real Madrid? Could he adapt quickly enough to the English game? ...
Brazil's Congress weakens pro-environment ministries in a rejection of Lula
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil’s Congress has stripped powers away from the country's new Ministry of Indigenous Peoples and Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change, both led by women environmentalists. It's a rejection of the priorities of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who took...
In the Amazon region where pair was killed, neglect and allegations of harsh justice
LADARIO, Brazil (AP) — One year ago on a Friday afternoon, Bruno Pereira, an expert on Indigenous affairs, and Dom Phillips, a British journalist, motored along the Itaquai river in far western Brazil, to the settlement of Ladario. The line of wooden houses here marks a boundary — between the...
Brazilian president's support of Venezuela's leader mars unity at South America summit
BRASILIA (AP) — The Brazilian president's strong support of Venezuela's authoritarian leader marred the unity Tuesday at a South American summit that Brazil convened in hopes of reviving a bloc of the region's 12 politically polarized countries. Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio...
French Open's No. 2 seed, Daniil Medvedev, loses to 172nd-ranked qualifier, Thiago Seyboth Wild
PARIS (AP) — If anyone thought a couple of recent runs to Week 2 at the French Open and a clay-court title a little more than a week ago made Daniil Medvedev a little fonder of the red stuff, forget it. A first-round loss as the No. 2 seed at Roland Garros — against Thiago...
Florida's Biondi shoots 67 to rally from 5-shot deficit for NCAA men's golf title
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Holding a one-shot lead on the 18th tee, Fred Biondi put a towel over his head, took a few deep breaths and tried to take in the moment. A long wait before the biggest tee shot of his life could have derailed the Florida senior. He instead used it to his...
