Robinho arrested in Brazil to serve rape sentence
Robinho and five other Brazilians was found guilty of gang raping an Albanian woman after getting her drunk in a nightclub.
Fri Mar 22 2024
Yellow the new black as World Cup fashion sweeps Brazil
Some Brazilians have eschewed yellow and green in recent years, which were associated with outgoing President Bolsonaro.
Sun Dec 04 2022
World Cup gatherings may fuel Brazil's latest COVID wave, experts warn
On World Cup game days, many Brazilians get time off work to watch the games, rooting for the national team seeking its sixth world title.
Thu Nov 24 2022
Brazilians take to streets again to demand Bolsonaro's impeachment
Bolsonaro's popularity has fallen in recent weeks amid corruption scandals against the backdrop of the pandemic.
Sun Jul 25 2021
Brazil passes half a million COVID-19 deaths, experts warn of worse ahead
Only 11 pct of Brazilians have been fully vaccinated so far.
Tue Jun 22 2021
Brazilians bang pots in protest as another 2,500 die of COVID-19
On Wednesday alone, almost 100,000 Brazilians came down with the coronavirus and 2,507 died, according to government data.
Thu Jun 03 2021
Rio tops off rocky yet rousing Games with tropical tribute
Two late gold medals for the host country in its two favourite sports, men's football and volleyball, helped smooth some of the rough edges around the Games for Brazilians.
Mon Aug 22 2016
Two suspects held in possible Rio Olympics plot - police
Police had arrested 12 people before Thursday's operation, all suspected of collaboration with Islamic State militants.
Fri Aug 12 2016
What's up, no WhatsApp? Brazilians peeved after service suspended
Millions of Brazilians woke up shocked and cranky Thursday after the popular WhatsApp smartphone messaging application was shut down for two days on a judge's order.
Thu Dec 17 2015
Why Brazilians are really going to miss retiring supermodel Gisele
Wholesome yet sexy Gisele Bundchen is Brazil as the country would like to be seen. And Brazilians celebrate her international successes.
Tue Apr 28 2015
Olympics: 1.2 million Rio Games tickets sold
Brazilians have solicited some 1.2 million tickets for next year's Rio Olympics a week after tickets went on sale, organizers said Tuesday.
Wed Apr 08 2015
Argentine fans face Brazil-Germany alliance in final
Still smarting over their team's humiliating World Cup elimination, many Brazilians were backing Ger.over their South American neighbors and football arch-rivals in the game at the iconic Maracana.
Sun Jul 13 2014
Why many Brazilians are rooting against Argentina
Away from the stadium, the two South American heavyweights are mostly friendly, with close economic and cultural ties.
Sat Jul 12 2014
World Cup: Brazilians cry and curse at humiliation
The tears began well before the final whistle, as police reinforced security inside and around the stadium.
Wed Jul 09 2014
Brazilians celebrate after World Cup scare
Brazilians exploded with joy after the Selecao won a heart-stopping penalty shootout against Chile in the tournament's first knock-out game.
Sun Jun 29 2014
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024