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Brazil, Ecuador Book World Cup Berths, Uruguay on Brink

This is Beirut, 11/06 12:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Brazil booked their place at the 2026 World Cup in North America on Tuesday with a lackluster 1-0 home victory over Paraguay, the first win of Carlo Ancelotti's reign. The five-time world champions punched their ticket to the finals in Canada, the United States, and Mexico thanks to Vinicius Jr. The Real Madrid star poked in from close range in ...

Brazil Held in Ancelotti Debut, Paraguay Move Closer to Qualifying

This is Beirut, 06/06 17:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Carlo Ancelotti Brazil Ecuador World Cup Qualifiers

Carlo Ancelotti's debut as coach of Brazil ended in a goalless draw in Ecuador in South American World Cup qualifying on Thursday. Argentina, already assured of a place in next year's tournament, beat Chile 1-0 in Santiago with a goal from Julian Alvarez, a result which guarantees Lionel Scaloni's team top spot and leaves bottom placed 'La Roja' ...

Sebastião Salgado, Photographer of Humanity and Nature, Dies at 81

This is Beirut, 23/05 22:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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French-Brazilian photographer Sebastião Salgado, acclaimed for his monumental body of work depicting wildlife, landscapes, and people across the globe, died on Friday at the age of 81, the French Academy of Fine Arts announced. Salgado was a member of the Academy since 2016. The Academy expressed its deep sorrow, describing him as “a great ...

Brazil Lifts Tariffs on Lebanese Olive Oil, Opening Door to Export Boost

This is Beirut, 17/05 20:55 - Reading : less than a minute

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Brazil has officially scrapped import tariffs on Lebanese olive oil, a move expected to boost the Lebanese exports and enhance the product's competitiveness in a key international market. In a statement released on Saturday, Lebanon’s Ministry of Agriculture announced that Brazilian authorities have decided to eliminate the 9% customs duty ...

Three Reasons Ancelotti Can Succeed with Brazil

This is Beirut, 13/05 12:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti will take the reins of the Brazil national team on May 26, aiming to lead the team to World Cup glory next year for the first time since 2002. Previous coach Dorival Junior was sacked in March after a 4-1 thumping by rivals Argentina in qualifying. Here, AFP Sport considers three reasons he could prove ...

Lady Gaga Brings ‘Mayhem on the Beach’ to Copacabana

Madeleine Cadoux, 29/04 13:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Lady Gaga Concert Brazil Culture

The golden sands of Copacabana Beach are about to become the world’s biggest dance floor as Lady Gaga prepares to headline a historic free concert on May 3. The performance, titled Mayhem on the Beach, marks her long-awaited return to Brazil and is expected to draw more than 1.5 million fans for what could be one of the largest live music events ...

Brazil's Bolsonaro Blasts Election Ban as 'Denial of Democracy'

This is Beirut, 16/03 18:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro, who is accused of backing an attempted coup, told a demonstration in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday that a ban on him seeking re-election next year amounted to a "denial of democracy." Several thousand supporters of the far-right firebrand lined Rio's famous Copacabana beach to show support for Brazil's ...

'Líbano: a flor do mundo' — Brazilian Artists Bring Lebanese Hope Back to Life

Bélinda Ibrahim, 15/03 18:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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In the history of international cultural relations, some connections transcend geographical distances. The bond between Lebanon and Brazil is one of them — deep and shaped by decades of migration and exchange. With over eight million people of Lebanese descent, Brazil is home to one of the largest Lebanese diasporas in the world. This ...

Rio Carnival Kicks Off

This is Beirut, 03/03 17:48 - Reading : less than a minute

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The 2025 Rio Carnival kicked off in grand style! Dazzling dancers, sparkling floats, and infectious samba rhythms filled the streets, turning the first parade day into an unforgettable celebration!

Brazil prosecutor charges Bolsonaro over failed coup plot

This is Beirut, 19/02 09:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Brazil's attorney general on Tuesday formally charged far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro and 33 others over an alleged coup attempt after his 2022 election loss. Bolsonaro, 69, and his co-accused were hit with five charges over the alleged bid to prevent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva from taking office after a bitter election ...

Shakira Kicks Off Her First World Tour in Seven Years

This is Beirut, 13/02 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Latin music icon Shakira kicked off her first world tour in seven years on Tuesday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, performing songs from her latest album, Las mujeres ya no lloran (Women Don’t Cry Anymore), which recently earned her a Grammy Award. The Colombian singer, known for her eclectic style, set the Nilton Santos Olympic Stadium on fire, ...

Neymar Homecoming is Reminder of Promise Unfulfilled

This is Beirut, 04/02 09:20 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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When Neymar left Brazil aged 21 in 2013, bound for Barcelona, he set off to establish himself as a footballing great, seemingly destined to be remembered as his country's greatest player since Pele. Last week, 12 years on, he returned to first club Santos -– Neymar the celebrity with unimaginable wealth, but a footballer whose fragile body has ...

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