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Lies, damn lies and social media: fake news stalks Brazil vote
AFP, Published on 01/09/2022
» RIO DE JANEIRO - In a divisive election campaign blighted by fears of unrest if far-right President Jair Bolsonaro refuses to accept defeat, Brazil is waging an uphill battle against disinformation wielded as a political weapon.
Mozambique still haunted by civil war as new conflict rages
AFP, Published on 29/06/2022
» GORONGOSA (MOZAMBIQUE) - As Mozambique battles a brutal Islamist insurgency, the legacy of a decades-long civil war still haunts the African nation where many former rebels refuse to disarm.
Napoli stay at home for Juve clash as virus row throws Serie A into chaos
AFP, Published on 05/10/2020
» TURIN: Napoli failed to turn up for their Serie A clash against Juventus in Turin on Sunday after a coronavirus row threw Italian football into chaos.
Ancelotti sacked despite guiding Napoli to Champions League last 16
AFP, Published on 11/12/2019
» NAPLES (ITALY) - Carlo Ancelotti has been sacked by Napoli despite taking the Serie A side to the last 16 of the Champions League on Tuesday with a 4-0 win over Genk.
Ancelotti's future in spotlight as troubled Napoli visit Liverpool
AFP, Published on 26/11/2019
» MILAN - Napoli head for Liverpool on Wednesday for a Champions League clash which could prove crucial to coach Carlo Ancelotti's future at the troubled Italian club.
Brazil's Supreme Court issues ruling that could free Lula
AFP, Published on 08/11/2019
» BRASíLIA - Brazil's Supreme Court voted Thursday to overturn a ruling requiring convicted criminals to go to jail after losing their first appeal, paving the way for leftist icon Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to be freed.
Brazil truckers' mega-strike sees slight easing
AFP, Published on 29/05/2018
» RIO DE JANEIRO - A mega-strike by Brazilian truck drivers furious over high fuel costs eased slightly Tuesday after nine days that paralyzed transport across Latin America's biggest economy and rattled the unpopular government.
Brazil's Supreme Court delays debate that could see Lula released
AFP, Published on 11/04/2018
» BRASíLIA - A justice on Brazil's Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered a delay until next week of a debate on changing a law that could, if passed, lead to the imminent release of recently jailed ex-president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.