Brazil's Temer faces new graft charges over JBS testimony
It is the second set of criminal charges filed against the president based on the plea-bargain testimony of the owners of the world's largest meatpacker, JBS SA.
Fri Sep 15 2017
Brazil's Temer wins Congressional votes to block graft charge
Brazil's lower house of Congress voted on Wednesday to reject a corruption charge against President Michel Temer for allegedly taking bribes.
Wed Aug 02 2017
Brazil's President Michel Temer charged with taking bribes
Temer has repeatedly said he is innocent of any wrongdoing.
Tue Jun 27 2017
Brazil court begins trial that could unseat President Temer
The case before the TSE could annul the 2014 election won by Rousseff and her running mate Temer, prolonging the political instability that has deepened a recession in Latin America's largest nation.
Tue Apr 04 2017
Brazil's graft scandal heats up with 83 new probes sought
Brazil's prosecutor general sought Tuesday to open probes against scores of politicians in a dramatic widening of an already vast graft scandal.
Wed Mar 15 2017
Brazil judge suspends Senate leader Calheiros in blow to Temer
A supreme court judge in Brazil on Monday suspended the Senate's powerful speaker, a key ally to President Michel Temer.
Tue Dec 06 2016
Brazil's new government buffeted by pension fund scandal
The new corruption case could hamper the conservative Temer's efforts to restore credibility and turn the page on the leftist government of impeached President Dilma Rousseff.
Wed Sep 07 2016
Brazilian police break up anti-Temer rally in Sao Paulo
It was the largest of a wave of demonstrations against new President Michel Temer since the conservative lawyer was sworn in on Wednesday to replace Rousseff for the rest of her term through 2018.
Mon Sep 05 2016
Brazil's Dilma Rousseff appeals against losing presidency
Impeached Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff filed a Supreme Court challenge Thursday to her removal from office.
Thu Sep 01 2016
New leader vows to heal Brazil after impeachment drama
Temer, 75, was sworn in shortly after a majority of senators voted Wednesday in a highly charged session to remove the leftist Rousseff, 68, on grounds that she illegally manipulated the state budget.
Thu Sep 01 2016
Brazil to boost Olympics security after Nice attack
Brazil said Friday it will bolster security for next month's Olympics in Rio following the truck attack in the French city of Nice.
Sat Jul 16 2016
Brazilian leader names new CEO of scandal-tainted Petrobras
Brazil's acting president Michel Temer named Pedro Parente as the new chairman for the scandal-tainted state oil company Petrobras.
Fri May 20 2016
Brazil's Rousseff suspended to face impeachment trial
A nearly 22-hour debate in the Senate closed with an overwhelming 55-22 vote against Brazil's first female president.
Thu May 12 2016
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024