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Martedì, 09 Agosto 2016 00:21

Dozens killed in mudslides on Mexico's Pacific coast

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Mudslides in eastern Mexico have killed at least 38 people over the weekend.

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Lunedì, 08 Agosto 2016 00:00

Temperatures and spirits high as the Rio Olympic Games begin

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Both temperatures and spirits soared in Rio on the first day of the 31st summer Olympics.

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Domenica, 07 Agosto 2016 20:18

Police and protesters clash in Rio anti-Olympic showdown

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Protesters set fire to the Brazilian flag in Rio ahead of the Olympic Opening Ceremony on Friday, angry at a spectacle they feel has nothing to do with them.

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Sabato, 06 Agosto 2016 05:00

How much does it cost to host an Olympic Games?

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Brazil has not had the easiest of run-in as the opening ceremony approaches for the XXXI Olympiad. The Games are taking place against a backdrop of social unrest, unpaid workers and a political scandal engulfing the government.

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Venerdì, 05 Agosto 2016 22:01

Rio gets arty for Olympics!

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Athletes and visitors arriving in Rio for the Olympics are getting a colourful welcome – thanks to some amazing street art!

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Venerdì, 05 Agosto 2016 15:56

Venezuela-Colombia discuss full border opening

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Caracas (Venezuela) - The foreign ministers of Venezuela and Colombia have met to discuss moves to open up their joint border, a year after Caracas closed crossings in a crackdown on smuggling.

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Giovedì, 04 Agosto 2016 00:00

Venezuela appoints drug-tainted general as interior minister

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Venezuela’s president Nicolas Maduro has appointed a top general as the country’s interior minister as part of a cabinet reshuffle, despite General Nestor Reverol being accused in the US of abetting cocaine smuggling.

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Mercoledì, 03 Agosto 2016 00:46

Venezuela steps closer to voting on ousting Maduro from power

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Caracas (Venezuela) - Venezuela’s National Election Council (CNE) says the opposition has collected enough signatures to pave the way for a referendum against President Nicolas Maduro.

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Martedì, 02 Agosto 2016 00:00

Brazil: Helicopter pilot held after kidnapped Ecclestone mother-in-law is freed

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There have been emotional scenes as the mother-in-law of Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone was reunited with loved ones, after being rescued by police from the Brazilian hideout where she had been held for over a week.

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