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BRAZIL

Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 10, 2023
Was Brazil's insurrection foretold?
It is cold comfort that most of the militants who sacked Brazil's government institutions were amateurs, much like their counterparts in the U.S. Jan. 6 insurrection.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 10, 2023
What drove a mass attack on Brazil’s capital? Mass delusion.
Millions of Brazilians appear to be convinced that October's presidential election was rigged against Bolsonaro, despite audits and analyses by experts finding nothing of the sort.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 10, 2023
Lula slams far-right 'terrorism' as Brazil clears protest camps
Brazilian security forces arrested 1,500 people as President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva condemned 'acts of terrorism' after a far-right mob stormed the seat of power.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 9, 2023
Bolsonaro's Florida stay puts ball in Biden's court after Brasilia riots
After watching Donald Trump supporters invade the U.S. Capitol two years ago, Biden is now facing mounting pressure to remove Bolsonaro from his self-imposed exile.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 9, 2023
Bolsonaro supporters invade Brazil presidential palace, Congress and Supreme Court
The uprising underlined the severe polarization that still grips the country days after the inauguration of leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Jan 5, 2023
Brazil's Bolsonaro faces legal risks after losing immunity
Bolsonaro's future may hinge on the path charted by crusading Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, as well as on the calculations of new President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jan 4, 2023
Brazil bids farewell to beloved soccer star Pele
On the streets of Santos, the city of 430,000 where the global superstar lived for most of his life, some struggled to come to terms with his loss.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jan 3, 2023
Brazil pays final respects to soccer giant Pele
A stream of athletes, politicians, dignitaries and fans are expected in Santos for the wake, though turnout may be dented somewhat by the New Year's holiday weekend.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 2, 2023
Lula takes reins in Brazil and slams Bolsonaro's anti-democratic threats
In a speech to Congress after officially taking the reins of Latin America's biggest country, the leftist said democracy was the true winner of the October presidential vote.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Dec 30, 2022
Legendary Pele was Brazil’s ambassador to the world
Former Brazil star Pele was a man who moved in the company of celebrities and presidents and a player who could pause a civil war and then shake hands with a queen.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Dec 30, 2022
Brazilians rush to hospital after news of Pele's death
'You didn't even see the other players,' one fan said. 'You just fixated on Pele and what he would do. Pele and Santos are what made me fall in love with football.'
Japan Times
SOCCER
Dec 30, 2022
Brazilian soccer legend Pele dies at 82
Pele transcended soccer — like no player before or since — and became one of the first global icons of the 20th century.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 27, 2022
Bolsonaro's call to arms inspired foiled Brazil bomb plot, suspect tells police
The incident has added a new dimension to post-election violence in Brazil, where tensions remain high after the most fraught vote in a generation.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 14, 2022
Deforestation of Brazilian savanna surged around 25% in a year
Such an increase would mean more than 10,000 square kilometers of native vegetation were destroyed over 12 months — the most since 2015.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 10, 2022
Minutes from elimination, Croatia roars back to eliminate Brazil
A late shock goal in extra time forced penalty kicks. Croatia made the most of them.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 8, 2022
Brazil hoping to dance past Croatia into World Cup semifinals
'We are dreaming of winning the title, that's obvious, but we have to go step by step,' Neymar said after the team's victory over South Korea.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 6, 2022
Brazil dedicate World Cup win to ailing Pele
Following the last-16 match at Stadium 974 in Doha, the players unfurled a huge banner to the 82-year-old, widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 6, 2022
South Korea's luck runs out at World Cup as Brazil exposes gulf in class
Any dreams of South Korea replicating its historic World Cup run from 20 years ago have come crashing down with a 4-1 humiliation at the hands of five-times champions Brazil.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Dec 4, 2022
Brazil soccer legend Pele says he remains 'strong' amid cancer battle
In a report on Saturday, medical staff at the Albert Einstein Hospital said Pele has responded well to treatment for a respiratory infection diagnosed after his hospitalization.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 29, 2022
Brazil and Portugal join France in World Cup knockouts
Portugal sits atop Group H with six points after two matches, while Brazil's Selecao safely advanced to the last 16 despite the absence of talismanic striker Neymar.
Mother hopes for reunion with daughter ensnared by Tokyo host clubs
The Kabukicho district in Tokyo, where the daughter of a woman in her 60s fell deeply into the host club culture.
43-year-old man arrested over Kitakyushu McDonald's stabbings
A McDonald's outlet in Kitakyushu where two teens were stabbed, one fatally, on Saturday. Police arrested a 43-year-old suspect on Thursday morning.
National Police Agency panel calls for stricter rules against host clubs
The streets of Tokyo's Kabukicho entertainment district in 2020. Consultations over matters relating to host clubs have been increasing every year at police stations nationwide, according to the National Police Agency.
Nippon Steel to join iron ore mine project in Canada
Nippon Steel headquarters in Tokyo
Bank of Japan opts for caution as Trump factor and wage concerns weigh
Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda holds a news conference after a BOJ policy meeting in Tokyo on Thursday.
A year of Oscar wins and a quiet push for diversity
Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s “Evil Does Not Exist,” released in Japanese theaters in April, sharply dramatizes the clash between rural and urban values. The film won five awards at the 2023 Venice Film Festival, including the second-place Silver Lion prize.
Curiosity didn’t kill the meme: Why cats still rule Japanese YouTube
A screen shot from YouTube user @lagelda shows the simplicity of going viral in Japan in 2024: A cat dancing to EDM in front of a green screen.
With rare Asia carrier deployment, France seeks greater interoperability
The flight deck of the French Navy's Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier during a stop at Changi Naval Base in Singapore in May 2019
Taiwan’s bullet train a testament to shinkansen’s export potential
A Taiwan High Speed Rail bullet train arrives at Nangang Station in the city of Taipei.
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