There have been a number of major building collapses in different parts of the world in recent weeks. The World’s Alex Gallafent looks at some of systemic problems that contribute to such disasters.
We are looking for two countries that are experiencing an explosive growth of Facebook users.
Marco Werman talks with the NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar about his upcoming trip to Brazil, his first as US cultural ambassador.
Beer must be sold at all venues hosting matches in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, says FIFA, soccer’s world governing body. Alcoholic drinks are currently banned at Brazilian stadiums.
A combination of cold weather in Florida and a fungicide used in Brazil is driving orange juice prices to record highs. The World’s Alex Gallafent reports.
Brazilian authorities are cracking down on drug lords in the country’s infamous slums – or favelas. It’s an on-going effort ahead of the 2014 World Cup which Brazil is hosting. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Global Post reporter, Tom Phillips, who covered a police operation this weekend that took control of one of Brazil’s largest and most lawless slums.
Several Latin American countries have taken important steps to prosecute their former dictatorships for crimes against humanity.
Anchor Marco Werman talks to singer Daniela Mercury about her cannibalist approach to mixing rhythms that have made Brazilian music great.
A centuries-old style of poetry is inspiring new music and TV drama in Brazil.
The BBC has received many emails and online comments about the September 11th anniversary from around the world.
Google is capturing the panoramic Amazon views by mounting cameras on a boat that is running up and down rivers.
Hidden cameras have collected 52,000 images of mammals in the wild.
The Red Hot organization has been producing music since the mid-90s to benefit AIDS research.