First Oscar for Brazil adds zest to Rio Carnival extravaganza

Rio de Janeiro’s massive Sambadrome erupted in noisy celebrations Sunday as the news broke that Brazil won its first Oscar, in the middle of the first day of its famous…

US rejects plan for G20 deal to tax super-rich

The United States sees no need to negotiate an international agreement on taxing the super-wealthy, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Thursday, highlighting divisions on a plan that is top…

Fan dies at Taylor Swift’s concert due to heat exhaustion

The death of a fan during Taylor Swift’s November concert in Rio de Janeiro was caused by heat exhaustion, according to an autopsy report published Wednesday by Brazilian media. Ana…

Suarez fires farewell double to end Brazilian adventure

Luis Suarez scored twice in his farewell match for Gremio as the Brazilian side defeated Fluminense 3-2 at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday. The 36-year-old Uruguayan…