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Brazil's president hospitalised for persistent hiccups
The President is struggling with public speaking.
Criminals released back into communities after stalled deportations
Victim 'adamantly opposed' to release.
Nation where high numbers of children dying from virus
There are fears for children who are dying from Covid-19 at alarming rates in Brazil.
Brazil passes 500,000 Covid deaths, a tragedy with no sign of let up
New York Times: The virus has taken an especially high toll on the Amazon region.
500 applications granted to reunite families split by Covid
6559 border exception requests on humanitarian grounds were made between August and April.
As virus toll grows, Brazil's political divisions spill onto the streets
New York Times: Street anger could signal new phase of political instability.
New clashes as miners attack Indigenous populations in Brazil
Illegal miners emboldened by support for their industry from President Jair Bolsonaro.
Post-study work visa holders locked out
As of March, there were 5685 post-study visa holders still overseas.
Why is Covid killing so many young children in Brazil? Doctors are baffled
New York Times: Babies and small children are succumbing to the virus at a high rate.
Brazil's Amazon deforestation surged in April as govt pledges to curb it
In the 12 months through mid-2020, deforestation reached worst level in over a decade.
'Being buried on the streets': Brazil's Covid 'nightmare' deepens
A year ago Brazil faced a nightmare start to the pandemic, 12 months on it's even worse.
After a year of loss, South America suffers worst death tolls yet
New York Times: Last week, Latin America accounted for 35 per cent of global Covid deaths.
President's callous remark after Brazil's deadliest day
His response to the tragedy has infuriated the country as deaths skyrocket.
A collapse foretold: How Brazil's Covid-19 outbreak overwhelmed hospitals
New York Times: The virus has killed more than 300,000 people in Brazil.
His plane crashed in the Amazon. Then came the hard part
New York Times: Brazilian pilot walked through jungle for 36 days before being rescued.
The country where 4000 people are dying of Covid each day - worst could still be to come
The nation's seven-day average of 2,400 deaths stands to reach 3,000 within weeks.
Brazil becomes second nation to top 300,000 Covid deaths
Bolsonaro has consistently downplayed the severity of the pandemic.
Brazil's vaccine mascot goes AWOL
Conspiracy theories swirled this past week regarding the whereabouts of Zé Gotinha.
Virus variant in Brazil infected many who had already recovered
New York Times: Studies show how the P.1 variant devastated a Brazilian city.
'Horrifying, tragic': The world's worst coronavirus outbreak
A 'crazy' president, a deadly strain spreading and a lack of vaccine have led to disaster.
Brazil's Covid crisis is a warning to the whole world, scientists say
New York Times: Brazil is seeing a more contagious variant that may cause reinfection.
20 years on the run: Couple arrested at their luxury resort
The glamorous couple were arrested for a crime they committed two decades ago.
The countries that handled pandemic the worst revealed
A new study reveals NZ handled the pandemic the best - but some countries failed.
Covid: New Brazilian variant detected in US for first time
Some researchers are worried people could be reinfected with the new strain.
Covid-19 coronavirus: Oxygen supplies dwindle in the Amazon rainforest
Patients in overloaded hospitals waited as oxygen arrived to save some, but not all.
Nurse reinfected: Fears new Brazilian Covid strain could beat immunity
When she fell ill for the second time her symptoms were worse - and experts are alarmed.
1 in 1000 Americans have died from Covid-19
Deaths have been accelerating at a grim pace in the US — and another surge is expected.
Covid dampens Christmas joy around the world
Pandemic and lockdowns mean traditional celebrations worldwide are subdued this Christmas.
'If you turn into an alligator': Bolsonaro's bizarre Covid vaccine rant
"If a woman starts to grow a beard, they will not have anything to do with it."
Scientists focus on bats in quest to prevent next pandemic
Bats are thought to be the hosts of multiple viruses that have spawned recent epidemics.