Drought fuels 'water wars' in Brazil - Agriculture.com


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Drought fuels 'water wars' in Brazil
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In Pernambuco, 66 municipalities are on water emergencies, rivers have run completely dry and animals looking for water in the riverbed can only find the odd muddy puddle. Local dams in the region are running dry, and abuses are rife.
Brazilians fight over scarce water New Zealand Herald

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Drought sparks chaos - Sydney Morning Herald


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Drought sparks chaos
Sydney Morning Herald
Many people in the area have lost half their livestock, and the Brazilian government has reduced forecasts for corn, soy and bean crops. In Pernambuco, 66 municipalities are on water emergencies, rivers have run dry and animals looking for water in the ...
Worst drought in 50 years takes toll in northern Brazil DAWN.com
Northeastern Brazil hit by worst drought in 50 years Press TV

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Brazil Widens Human Flesh-Filled Empanada Probe - Fox News


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Brazil Widens Human Flesh-Filled Empanada Probe
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Police spokesman Carlos Leite said by telephone that investigators suspect the trio murdered four other women in the state of Pernambuco and one in neighboring Paraiba. He said police have information indicating that the five "suffered the same fate" ...
Brazil cannibalism probe expands to 5 more deaths Atlanta Journal Constitution

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Brazil dismisses problem with stadium construction - SI.com

Brazil dismisses problem with stadium construction
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The report said there was a "high risk'' that Arena Pernambuco stadium in the northeastern city of Recife would not be ready in time for the Confederations Cup. "All venues are within the timeframe, there is no risk they won't be ready,'' Rebelo ...

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Brazilian state of Pernambuco to open office in China - Macauhub

Brazilian state of Pernambuco to open office in China
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The Brazilian state of Pernambuco is planning to open a representative office in china, the governor of the state, Eduardo Campos said at a meeting with Brazil's ambassador to China, Clodoaldo Hugueney, according to the Brazilian press.

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Soccer Capsules: Chandler turns down US for World Cup qualifiers - Brownsville Herald

Soccer Capsules: Chandler turns down US for World Cup qualifiers
Brownsville Herald
The report said there was a "high risk" that Arena Pernambuco stadium in the northeastern city of Recife would not be ready in time for the Confederations Cup. "All venues are within the timeframe, there is no risk they won't be ready," Rebelo ...

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ThoughtWorks to Open Software Delivery Center in Brazil's Emerging Porto ... - MarketWatch (press release)

ThoughtWorks to Open Software Delivery Center in Brazil's Emerging Porto ...
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It is part of a revitalization effort to preserve the culture of the city's historic port district and to provide opportunity for the young technology talent that graduates from the Federal University of Pernambuco, home to one of the best ...

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Science journalists win Press Freedom prize - Canada NewsWire (press release)


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Science journalists win Press Freedom prize
Canada NewsWire (press release)
First Prize: Liza França (Brazil) - Graduate from the University of Pernambuco in Brazil, Elizabeth Alves de França e Silva (Liz França) began her career in 2002 in "Jornal do Commcercio". Since then, she has drawn live caricatures and participated in ...

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Brazilian Food Festival at Hyatt - Trinidad News

Brazilian Food Festival at Hyatt
Trinidad News
Each night, guests will also be treated to exhilarating performances by Brazilian dancers from the Bale Cultural de Pernambuco. “We are always looking for new and enriching experiences for our guests,” said General Manager, Russell George.

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FIFA inspects possible Confed Cup venues in Brazil - Yahoo! Sports

FIFA inspects possible Confed Cup venues in Brazil
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Work at Arena Pernambuco was less than 35 percent complete just a few weeks ago. ''This visit will be important because we will present all the details of our preparations,'' said Amir Schvartz, the official in charge of Recife's preparations.

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