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AIR FRANCE 447
Victims' families gather in Rio for memorial service
A private memorial service near Rio de Janeiro takes place on Saturday for the European and Brazilian families of the 228 people who died in the fated Air France 447 flight in June.
Brazil
Police attempt to fight fear in crime-ridden Rio Favelas
Only a few weeks after Rio won its bid to host the Olympics Games in 2016, crime levels have become a major concern after a police helicopter was shot down. Since then, almost 50 people have been killed in clashes between police and rival drug gangs.
Brazil - Economic crisis - Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva - Mexico - poverty - USA
Poverty pushes Las Vegas residents underground
In this edition: just weeks after winning the bid for the Summer Olympics, a wave of violence between rival drug gangs in Rio de Janiero hits the headlines; Las Vegas' homeless set up camp in the tunnels underneath Sin City.
Brazil - gang violence
Web users denounce raising violence in Brazil
Today's edition of Web News focuses on raising violence in Rio de Janeiro, explores internet user's solution to preserve the World heritage.
Brazil - gang violence - Germany - International Press Review - Iran - Peru
US ‘behind Iran terror attack’, says Tehran
The terror attack that killed dozens in southeastern Iran is on the front page of today’s Tehran Times. We also take a look at the front pages of the Italian papers which cover the Iranian attack. Theran has pointed the finger at the US which denie
BRAZIL
Day of clashes between drug gangs, police leaves 12 dead
At least 12 people were killed on Saturday in fierce clashes between drug gang members and scores of police in Rio de Janeiro. Gunfire brought down a police helicopter, killing two officers.
FORMULA 1 - BRAZILIAN GP
Local hero Barrichello takes pole to keep title hopes alive
Home favourite Rubens Barrichello clocked the fastest time of a chaotic qualifying session to seize pole position for Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix. His team-mate and rival for the title Jenson Button lags back in 14th place on the grid.
FORMULA ONE
Button third as Rosberg tops storm-hit practice
Jenson Button, hoping to be crowned world champion in Brazilian Grand Prix, took third in Saturday's storm-hit final free practice behind Nico Rosberg.
FOOTBALL - BRAZIL
Iconic Maracana stadium to shut down for three years
Maracana will shut its doors in February 2010 for the next three years. Rio de Janeiro's most famous football stadium will undergo a facelift ahead of the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics.
FORMULA ONE
Toyota's Timo Glock pulls out of Brazil GP
Toyota will give Japanese pilot Kamui Kobayashi his first start in a Formula One race at the Brazil Grand Prix as the team's regular driver Timo Glock (photo) pulled out with a back injury.
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