G20 explores taxing richest worldwide to mitigate climate disasters
The G20 group discussed the possibility of allocating part of the revenue generated from implementing a wealth tax…
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After the party: Rio wakes up to an Olympic hangover
The Olympic Games are coming to a close, having demonstrated once again that Rio de Janeiro knows how to organise…
Egypt wins second Rio2016 medal as weightlifter Ihab hunts bronze
Mohamed Ihab gave Egypt its second weightlifting medal on Wednesday after clinching bronze in the men's 77kg event…
Sara Samir wins Egypt’s first Rio2016 medal in weightlifting
Egypt's weightlifter Sara Samir became the first female in the country's history to win an Olympic medal after…
Brazil leaves crisis behind in rousing Rio Games opening
Brazil unfurled a vast canvas celebrating its rainforest and the creative energy of its wildly diverse population…
Zika virus poses low risk at Rio Olympics; says CDC
The global risk that the 2016 Olympic Games could amplify transmission of Zika is low, although the Games could…
Rio de Janeiro put off work on Olympics beach volleyball arena
Local authorities have suspended work on the arena hosting beach volleyball events at the Olympics in August due to…
Apple to Sell IPhone at Costliest $1,174 in Brazilian Debut
Apple Inc. (AAPL) will open its first Latin America store tomorrow in Rio de Janeiro, featuring the highest-priced…
Rio police end strike in time for carnival
Police officers and firefighters in Rio de Janeiro have ended their pay strike, days before the annual carnival.…
