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A riot police officer fires tear gas towards demonstrators in a protest against President Michel Temer’s proposal reform of Brazil’s social security system during general strike in Rio de Janeiro. REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes
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President Dilma Rousseff
Brazilian Parliament Votes to Decide President Rousseff’s Fate
Brasília-The Brazilian Parliament held a session on Sunday as lawmakers continued a rowdy marathon debate to determine which deputies will vote on impeachment against the President of the country Dilma Rousseff. Opposition to Rousseff has increased in recent months,...Caption:
Costa Rica players celebrate after winning a penalty shootout at the end of the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Costa Rica and Greece at the Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil, on Sunday, June 29, 2014. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)
Dutch, Costa Rica through after nerve-wracking drama
Brasília, Reuters—The World Cup served up more nerve-shredding drama with the Netherlands scoring two late goals to beat shattered Mexico 2–1 and 10-man Costa Rica bouncing back from conceding a stoppage time equalizer to oust Greece on penalties on Sunday. Dutch...Caption:
A demonstrator holds a Brazilian national flag during a protest turned violent, in downtown Rio de Janeiro on June 17, 2013, after a march against higher public transportation fares and the use of public funds to finance international football tournaments (AFP PHOTO / CHRISTOPHE SIMON)