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Dilma Rousseff's impeachment process back on track as speaker reverses annulment decision
Senate chief Renan Calheiros dismisses annulment by interim speaker.
Political chaos ensues in Brazil after president Dilma Rousseff's impeachment 'annulled'
The annulment by the speaker of the lower house means a date for the process against Rousseff is yet to be given.
Sex not allowed in ErotikaLand, world's first erotic theme park coming up in Brazil
The adult-only theme park, ErotikaLand, has already fuelled debates over making the region 'the capital of sex'.
Brazilian senator backs Dilma Rousseff's impeachment trial
The Brazilian prime minister's woes mount as an opposition senator has recommended that she face the impeachment trial.
Scientists astonished by huge coral reef found in the Amazon
600-mile discovery uncovered under muddy water breaks 'all paradigms of reef science'.
Zika virus: Sperm donors returning from affected countries banned
A leading US sperm bank has said its policies are in-line with those of blood banks.
Rio cycle path collapse: At least 2 dead as cycleway collapses into sea after being hit by huge wave
Witnesses say 5 people were on the elevated walkway when it suddenly crumbled.
Zika: Mosquito-killing billboard mimics human sweat to fight virus in Brazil
The 'sweaty' advertising panel is designed to fool the Aedes Aegypti mosquito.
Earth Day 2016: Photos show how our tropical rainforests are vanishing
The Earth Day Network has an ambitious dream: to plant 7.8 billion trees by 2020.
Willian hopeful of Chelsea resolution as Brazilian targets both Copa America and Olympics games
Olympic involvement would see Willian miss both pre-season and the first matches of Antonio Conte's reign.
Barcelona reach Brazil deal for Neymar to play Olympic Games and miss Copa America
The Barcelona star previously said that he wanted to play both the Copa America and the Olympics.
Photo reaction of protesters and supporters as impeachment looms for Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff
Losing a crucial vote in the lower house of Congress on 17 April has brought impeachment closer.
Brazil's Chamber of Deputies votes to impeach President Dilma Rousseff
People spill onto the streets of Brazil to watch the proceedings on big-screen TVs.
War on Isis: Brazil warns Daesh could hit Rio Olympics 2016 with Paris-style terror attack
Counterterrorism Director Luiz Alberto Sallaberry has said the threat of Isis has increased in recent months.
US health experts confirm link between Zika virus and severe birth defects including microcephaly
'It is now clear that the virus causes microcephaly,' said CDC head, Dr Frieden.
Brazil: Why does President Dilma Rousseff face impeachment?
Brazil's lower house must vote on the impeachment proceedings, which is expected to take place on 17 April.
Brazil police hunts robbers who wore tin foil outfits to fool bank security system
The two men failed to steal any money during their unusual bank raid.
Rio Olympics 2016: Jamaican star Yohan Blake declares himself fully fit for summer games in Rio de Janeiro
Yohan Blake won silver in both the 100m and 200m at the 2012 London Olympic Games.
Italy's Hacking Team loses licence to sell spy software outside of Europe
It is unclear why the Italian government has revoked Hacking Team's licence.
Rock-thrower knocks 61-year-old pedestrian unconscious in random attack caught on video
Victim said he was bleeding heavily when he regained consciousness.
Google doodle marks 120th anniversary of first modern Olympic Games with various scenes from 1896
The 1896 Games of the I Olympiad were held in Athens and included nine sports and 43 events.
Panama Papers: 57 people linked to Brazil's Petrobras scandal also feature in Mossack Fonseca leak
Politicians from 7 Brazilian parties were named as clients of the Panamanian law firm.
Rio Olympics 2016: Poor ticket sales add to Summer Games woes
Brazil government may purchase tickets to boost sales for the event that begins on 5 August.
Cruzeiro forward Alisson reiterates Manchester United and Juventus affection as he targets Europe
The 22-year-old Brazil youth international claims he dreams of playing in the Premier League or Serie A.
Brazil: Top Rio Olympics officials quit over corruption slurs around president Dilma Rousseff
The sports minister and the Olympics' head of security have resigned only months before Games.
Joseph Safra: Gherkin owner and world's richest banker charged over alleged role in bribery scandal
The financier is alleged to be linked to paying off Brazilian officials to reduce tax.
Brazil: 18 people go blind after cataract surgery
Unsterilised instruments used in cataract surgery leaves several people without vision in Brazil.
Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur: Reds star midfielder Philippe Coutinho to be assessed ahead of Spurs clash
Philippe Coutinho played 23 minutes for Brazil against Uruguay and was an unused substitute against Paraguay.
Brazil: Impeachment looms for President Dilma Rousseff after biggest party quits coalition
The Brazilian president almost certain not to survive an impeachment vote in April.
Rio Olympics 2016: Brazil authorities creating anti-Zika virus app ahead of games
Health authorities in Brazil will launch the app aimed at determining symptoms of the illness.