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Arts & Entertainment

Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava revealed his 'Museum of Tomorrow'

World-acclaimed Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava revealed his 'Museum of Tomorrow' planned as part of a major gentrification project...

by Carneri Santi in Brazil on 02/05/2012

Politics

U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta visits Brazil

U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Brazil's General Mourao attended a ceremony in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the National...

by Carneri Santi in Brazil on 25/04/2012

Environment

South America's largest Garbage Dump to close - Rio de Janeiro

Hundreds of people pick through a mountain of trash each day in South America's biggest landfill at Jardim Gramacho. The open air dump will...

by Carneri Santi in Brazil on 19/04/2012

02/05/2012 - Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava revealed his 'Museum of Tomorrow' - Brazil - World-acclaimed Spanish architect...
25/04/2012 - U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta visits Brazil - Brazil - U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and...
19/04/2012 - South America's largest Garbage Dump to close - Rio de Janeiro - Brazil - Hundreds of people pick through a...
19/03/2012 - Sebastian Coe visits Rio de Janiero - Brazil - Sebastian Coe (Chair of the London 2012...
19/03/2012 - Sebastian Coe visits Rio de Janiero - Brazil - Sebastian Coe (Chair of the London 2012...
28/01/2012 - Clean-up continues after building Collapse - Rio de Janeiro - Brazil - A clean-up and search for bodies in the...
19/01/2012 - British Foreign Minister William Hague visits Rio de Janeiro - Brazil - Britain's Foreign Minister William...
07/09/2011 - Brazilians celebrate Independence Day 2011 in Rio de Janeiro - Brazil - A military parade in Rio de Janeiro...
31/07/2011 - World Cup Preliminary Draw Under Protest - Brazil - Activists protest the Preliminary Draw...
20/05/2011 - Local hero wins Surfing World Tour at Home - Brazil - Brazil - Adriano de Souza won his home...

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Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava revealed his 'Museum of Tomorrow'

Arts & Entertainment

Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava revealed his 'Muse...

World-acclaimed Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava revealed his 'Museum of Tomorrow' planned as part of a major gentrification project for the Rio de Janeiro waterfront.
by Carneri Santi, on 2nd of May 2012
U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta visits Brazil

Politics

U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta visits Brazil

U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Brazil's General Mourao attended a ceremony in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the National Monument for the Casualties of World...
by Carneri Santi, on 25th of April 2012
South America's largest Garbage Dump to close - Rio de Janeiro

Environment

South America's largest Garbage Dump to close - Rio de ...

Hundreds of people pick through a mountain of trash each day in South America's biggest landfill at Jardim Gramacho. The open air dump will close in May 2012, just a few days befor...
by Carneri Santi, on 19th of April 2012
Sebastian Coe visits Rio de Janiero

Sports

Sebastian Coe visits Rio de Janiero

Sebastian Coe (Chair of the London 2012 Organising Committee) visits Rio de Janeiro to look at the Olympic sites in the city, which will be the next host city. He is being shown a model...
by wraphael, on 19th of March 2012
Sebastian Coe visits Rio de Janiero

Sports

Sebastian Coe visits Rio de Janiero

Sebastian Coe (Chair of the London 2012 Organising Committee) visits Rio de Janeiro to see the city's Olympic preparations for 2016, and is shown a model of the Olympic venues by R...
by wraphael, on 19th of March 2012
Clean-up continues after building Collapse - Rio de Janeiro

Our World

Clean-up continues after building Collapse - Rio de Jan...

A clean-up and search for bodies in the remains of three buildings that collapsed continues. 22 bodies have been found thus far, and more are expected. The disaster may have been caused...
by Juan Jimenez, on 28th of January 2012
British Foreign Minister William Hague visits Rio de Janeiro

Politics

British Foreign Minister William Hague visits Rio de Ja...

Britain's Foreign Minister William Hague announces Prince Harry will visit the city in March. He also discussed Britain's position on the Falklands and Brazil's permanent...
by Jimmy Chalk, on 19th of January 2012
World Cup Preliminary Draw Under Protest

Sports

World Cup Preliminary Draw Under Protest

Activists protest the Preliminary Draw of Brazil's 2014 World Cup in Rio de Janeiro, calling for the ouster of embattled Brazilian football mogul Ricardo Teixeira. Brazil. 30th Jul...
by Jimmy Chalk, on 31st of July 2011
Brazilians celebrate Independence Day 2011 in Rio de Janeiro

Our World

Brazilians celebrate Independence Day 2011 in Rio de Ja...

A military parade in Rio de Janeiro celebrated the 189th anniversary of Brazil´s Independence. Held in the Presidente Vargas avenue, it was attended by more than 5.000 people. 7th Sept...
by Carlos Filipe Operti, on 7th of September 2011
Atores Humoristas dos Emirados Arabes gravam filme no Rio de Janeiro

Arts & Entertainment

Atores Humoristas dos Emirados Arabes gravam filme no R...

Atores Humoristas dos Emirados Arabes gravam filme no Aterro do Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil.
by Analia TEIXEIRA, on 11th of July 2011
Local hero wins Surfing World Tour at Home - Brazil

Sports

Local hero wins Surfing World Tour at Home - Brazil

Adriano de Souza won his home championship on the World Tour making him the first Brazilian to become leader of the surfing world tournament after beating Taj Burrow in front of thousan...
by Douglas Clayton, on 20th of May 2011
Rio de Janeiro Carnival

Arts & Entertainment

Rio de Janeiro Carnival

Images from the second day of the Rio de Janeiro Carnival this weekend, held at the Marquês de Sapucaí Sambadrome. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 07/03/2011
by William Volcov, on 7th of March 2011
Urinating in Rio de Janeiro

Society

Urinating in Rio de Janeiro

Stock Image of people peeing in the street in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 18/02/2007
by andre havt, on 18th of February 2007
Child labour at Rio Carnival

Society

Child labour at Rio Carnival

Children seen here working on the street during the carnival in Rio de Janeiro, selling soda and beer. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 14/02/2010
by andre havt, on 14th of February 2010
Street carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro

Arts & Entertainment

Street carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro

Heaven on Earth, the street carnival parade over the weekend in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Santa Teresa opened today. The parade started around 9:30 am, with 3,000 revelers singing and...
by Bruna Prado, on 26th of February 2011
Bringing peace in Santa Teresa's favelas

Politics

Bringing peace in Santa Teresa's favelas

Police officers control the area of Santa Teresa, highly occupied with shanty towns. The process of pacification has started. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 06/02/2011
by Luca Escudier Salamone, on 6th of February 2011
Governor of Rio de Janeiro declares seven days of Mourning

Society

Governor of Rio de Janeiro declares seven days of Mourn...

Sergio Cabral, governor of Rio de Janeiro, today declared official mourning for seven days for the victims of the worst natural disaster in Brazil. 555 people are confirmed dead and the...
by Everton Amaral, on 15th of January 2011
Rio de Janeiro floods victims come to each others aid

Society

Rio de Janeiro floods victims come to each others aid

The people of Rio de Janeiro come to each others aid to cope with the flood devastation. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 14/01/10.
by Everton Amaral, on 14th of January 2011
Tribute to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

Politics

Tribute to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silv...

A tribute event was held for Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Rio de Janeiro's Sambadromo today. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 20/12/2010
by Bruna Prado, on 20th of December 2010
Train develops fault in Rio de Janeiro

Our World

Train develops fault in Rio de Janeiro

Problem with a train at St Kitts in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 29/11/2010
by haomahu, on 29th of November 2010

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