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15/05/2012 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

Obama supports same-sex marriage

In the United States, Barack Obama and Mitt Romney are on opposite sides of the debate on gay marriage. It’s an issue that divides the whole country. In Mexico, Monterrey residents are shocked by the latest gruesome discovery in the seemingly never-ending drugs war. Finally, in Brazil, our team reports on the race to force out the gangs from Rio de Janeiro’s slums ahead of the 2014 World Cup.

11/04/2012 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

Obama pushes for higher taxes on the rich

In the US, top earners could face paying more taxes, as Barack Obama pushes for the "Buffet rule" to be implemented. Next, we head to Central America to look at why Honduras has become one of the most dangerous countries in the world. Finally, we take you to Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, where security has been stepped up ahead of the 2014 World Cup.

09/03/2012 - World Cup 2014

World Cup host Brazil accepts FIFA apology

Brazil’s sports ministry accepted an apology from FIFA Thursday after FIFA General Secretary Jerome Valcke said the 2014 World Cup organisers needed “a kick up the backside”. Valcke said the French phrase he used simply meant "to pick up the pace".

22/02/2012 - BRAZIL

Rio brings on Lent with dazzling Carnivale finale

Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday celebrated the last day of Carnival, the world's most famous pre-Lent festival. The night parades, which went on until the morning, had massive samba demonstrations, drums, and pyrotechnics.

20/02/2012 - BRAZIL

Samba time on the streets of Rio

Rio de Janeiro dazzled Sunday night with the city’s top samba schools sending extravagant floats and hundreds of singers, dancers and musicians towards the newly renovated Sambadrome, the "temple of samba".

18/02/2012 - BRAZIL

Rio carnival extravaganza kicks off

The world’s most famous carnival kicked off Friday to pulsating samba beats when legendary King Momo symbolically received a giant key to Rio de Janeiro from the city's major. Festivities will last until Wednesday.

10/02/2012 - BRAZIL

Rio police strike casts a cloud over carnival

Rio state police officers went on strike Friday over a dispute about pay, jeopardising Brazil's Carnival celebration that kicks off on February 17. Thousands of soldiers will now likely be deployed to assure the city's security.

09/02/2012 - BRAZIL

Striking Brazil police end standoff with army

An ongoing police strike in Brazil’s third-largest city could disrupt this year’s Carnival celebrations, even after officers peacefully ended a nine-day standoff with soldiers at a government building.

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27/01/2012 - BRAZIL

Body count rises in Rio building collapse

Rescuers in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday picked through the rubble of three multistorey buildings suspected to have collapsed due to structural problems. Officials said four people were killed, and 22 still missing.

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27/12/2011 - BRAZIL

Brazil now world's 6th largest economy, says think tank

Brazil has supplanted the UK as the world's sixth largest economy, according to the London-based Centre for Economics and Business Research. Brazil's economy grew 7.5% last year, whereas European economies were on a downward slope.

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