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Watch live as the Carmelitas party kicks off Rio carnival

Watch live as the Carmelitas block party kicks off Rio de Janeiro as carnival festivities on Friday, 17 February.

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Rio's first all-female samba school prepares defiant parade

As Carnival approaches in Rio de Janeiro, members of samba schools perfect their minutely-timed dances and rhythms

The Independent UK

Tehran: We Do Not Pursue a Nuclear Bomb

Iran announced on Friday that it does not pursue the making of a nuclear bomb. Meanwhile, Brazil postponed the request of two Iranian warships to dock in Rio de Janeiro, under pressure from Washington, Reuters reported. "In order to respond to wrong American behavior and within the framework of reciprocity,…

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Suspect in Paraguayan prosecutor's murder arrested in Brazil

A man suspected of ordering the murder of a top Paraguayan prosecutor last year has been arrested in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil's federal police said on Friday.

Reuters

Brazil ex-governor implicated in corruption freed from house arrest

A Brazilian court ordered that former Rio de Janeiro Governor Sergio Cabral be released from house arrest on Thursday, but the politician still faces corruption charges.

Reuters

Exclusive-Under U.S. pressure, Lula delays Brazil docking of Iran warships -sources

Brazil bowed to U.S. pressure and declined an Iranian request for two of its warships to dock in Rio de Janeiro at a time when Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was planning his trip to Washington to meet U.S. leader Joe Biden, sources said.

Reuters

In Rio de Janeiro, Carnival returns full steam ahead; record tourism expected

Rio de Janeiro's famously colorful Carnival celebration will return in full force this month and is expected to generate nearly $1 billion in business, an all-time high, following the pandemic-related restrictions of years past.

Reuters

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Blood-flavored ice helps zoo animals beat Rio's heat

Rio de Janeiro’s brutal summer heat has reached 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) on some recent days, sending locals to cool off at the beach

The Independent UK

Daniel Marcos surprised by the amount of Peruvian fans at his UFC 283 win in Brazil

Daniel Marcos opened UFC 283 with a knockout of Saimon Oliveira and was surprised how many fans were there to support him from Peru.

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Josiane Nunes thinks harder punches against taller Fairn led to UFC 283 win

Josiane Nunes struggled in the first round against Zarah Fairn, but rallied in front of her home fans for her ninth straight win.

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Ihor Potieria said at 16 he’d fight ‘Shogun’ Rua one day, then sent him into retirement at UFC 283

Ihor Potieria sent former champion and all-time legend Mauricio "Shogun" Rua into retirement with a loss at UFC 283 in Brazil.

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$UFC 283 medical suspensions: 5 main card fighters suffer fractures, receive 6-month terms$

UFC 283 medical suspensions: 5 main card fighters suffer fractures, receive 6-month terms

UFC 283 wasn't short on violence and injuries.

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Jailton Almeida says his training camp was harder than UFC 283 win over Abdurakhimov

Jailton Almeida said his UFC 283 win over Shamil Abdurakhimov in Rio de Janeiro was easier than his training camp.

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Ismael Bonfim happy to fight on same UFC shows as brother if the wins keep coming

Ismael Bonfim had an early candidate for Knockout of the Year and got a $50,000 bonus before his brother tried to top his feat at UFC 283.

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Nicolas Dalby was confident he’d get split nod at UFC 283, wants on London card next

After a split decision in hostile territory over Warlley Alves at UFC 283, Nicolas Dalby would love to get on the UFC's return to London.

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Gabriel Bonfim’s quick submission win inspired by brother’s earlier finish at UFC 283

Gabriel Bonfim took care of Mounir Lazzez in a hurry at UFC 283, in part because he was inspired by his brother's win two fights earlier.

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Cody Stamann wants rematch with Merab Dvalishvili after UFC 283 ‘war of attrition’

Cody Stamann wanted to get Luan Lacerda out quickly at UFC 283, but had a war instead. Now he wants a rematch with Merab Dvalishvili.

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Fight Tracks: The walkout songs of UFC 283 with Phil Collins vs. Guns N’ Roses, plus Welshly Arms and James Brown

Check out all the fighter walkout songs from Saturday's UFC 283 event in Rio de Janeiro.

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Jamahal Hill def. Glover Teixeira at UFC 283: Best photos

Check out the best photos from Jamahal Hill's unanimous decision win over Glover Teixeira at UFC 283 at Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro.

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Brandon Moreno def. Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 283: Best photos

Check out the best photos from Brandon Moreno's third-round TKO win over Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 283 at Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro.

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Gilbert Burns def. Neil Magny at UFC 283: Best photos

Check out the best photos from Gilbert Burns' first-round submission win over Neil Magny at UFC 283 at Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro.

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José Aldo to be Inducted Into UFC Hall of Fame

The Brazilian MMA legend was announced as a 2023 inductee during the UFC 283 card in Rio de Janeiro.

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Jessica Andrade def. Lauren Murphy at UFC 283: Best photos

Check out the best photos from Jessica Andrade's unanimous decision win over Lauren Murphy at UFC 283 at Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro.

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Johnny Walker def. Paul Craig at UFC 283: Best photos

Check out the best photos from Johnny Walker's first-round TKO win over Paul Craig at UFC 283 at Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro.

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Ihor Potieria def. Mauricio Rua at UFC 283: Best photos

Check out the best photos from Ihor Potieria's first-round TKO win over Mauricio Rua at UFC 283 at Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro.

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