At least 60 killed in Brazil prison riot: Official

At least 60 inmates died during a prison riot in the northern state of Amazonas, including several who were beheaded or dismembered, Brazilian state authorities said on Monday. The......

Brazil's Amazon rainforests burn at record rate

Fires are raging at a record rate in Brazil's Amazon rainforest, and scientists warn that it could strike a devastating blow to the fight against climate change. Although more than 72,000 fires......

India Navy to begin trilateral exercise 'IBSAMAR' with SA, Brazil today

The fifth edition of 'Exercise IBSAMAR' between Brazil, India and South Africa begins on Friday off the country's west coast with the harbour phase being conducted at Goa. This is the first time......

'Vegetarianism can help'

'But one of the important things to remember is that what we are seeing today in India -- the destruction of the forests, the opening up of the forests to mining companies.''It's a horrifying thing......

Why soccer-mad Brazilians are rushing to buy TVs

'We're seeing sales get stronger week after week as we get closer to the Cup.' IMAGE: An employee carries a television set in a store in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Photograph: Leonardo Benassatto/Reuters......