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On Camera, Small Plane Crashes Into Sea In Brazil, Pilot Dies
Security camera footage released by authorities shows the plane diving nose-first into the sea near the beach around 12:30 pm (1530 GMT).
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"Why Can't Indians Be Clean," Asks Shenaz Treasury On A Spotless Beach In Brazil
Shenaz Treasury gave her followers a view of Copacabana Beach while filming a selfie video
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Thousands Show Support For Coup-Accused Bolsonaro At Rio Rally
Several thousand supporters of Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro packed Copacabana beach in Rio on Sunday to show their backing for the right-wing firebrand, who is accused of attempting to overthrow his left-wing successor.
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World Ushers In New Year In Shadow Of Pandemic
From Sydney Harbour Bridge to the Acropolis to Copacabana beach, fireworks burst in skies above eerily deserted landmarks as the world ushered in the New Year with muted celebrations and said good riddance to a pandemic-ridden 2020.
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Baby Killed, 15 Injured As Car Ploughs Through Crowd In Brazil's Copacabana
A speeding car ploughed through evening strollers on a crowded sidewalk of Rio's famed Copacabana beach on Thursday in an apparent accident, killing an 8-month old baby and injuring 15 people, police said.
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Body Parts Wash Ashore Next To Rio Olympic Venue
Parts of a mutilated body washed up on the sands of Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday, police said, just meters (yards) from where beach volleyball athletes will compete in the upcoming Olympics.
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Drugs Police Shoot Dead Man Near Rio Olympics Beach
Rio police shot dead an alleged drug dealer overnight near Copacabana beach, which will host several Olympic contests this year in the heart of the city's tourist zone.
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Pope Francis Expected to Draw More Than a Million at Ecuador Mass
Pope Francis, in South America on a three-nation tour, will perform mass in Ecuador today, with more than a million faithful - many of whom camped out overnight - expected to attend.
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Thousands of Brazilians March in Gay Rights Parade
Thousands of Brazilians took part Sunday in Rio de Janeiro's 19th Gay pride parade, speaking out against homophobia in a country that has seen years of violence targeting the gay community.
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I Need to Compete in More Races, Admits Usain Bolt
Usain Bolt clocked 10.06 seconds to beat Britain's Mark Lewis Francis (10.42) and Jefferson Liberato of Brazil (10.44) on the Copacabana beach track.
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Argentine Fans Face Brazil-Germany Alliance in Final
Jubilant Argentine fans honked car horns down the streets of Rio de Janeiro before the World Cup final on Sunday, prompting Brazilians to shout back their allegiance in this match: "Germany!"
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Argentine Consular Office Rolling Around Rio
Gabriel Herrera has set up a walk-up Argentine consular office out of a blue and white van parked along Rio's famed Copacabana Beach.
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Need a World Cup Room? Try a Slum or Love Hotel
For those who think Rio's hotels seem a tad expensive at the World Cup, there are always alternatives - perhaps a room in a "love hotel" or in a "pacified" slum.
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Rio police snare most-wanted over policemen's deaths
Brazilian police arrested on Sunday a fugitive who was on the run for his alleged part in the separate killings of two policemen in the Rio slums.
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Rio de Janeiro violence does not threaten World Cup, says FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke
Rio de Janeiro, which will stage seven matches of the FIFA World Cup including the July 13 final, was the scene of angry protests and clashes between residents of a slum district a short walk from the popular Copacabana Beach and police.
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On Camera, Small Plane Crashes Into Sea In Brazil, Pilot Dies
Security camera footage released by authorities shows the plane diving nose-first into the sea near the beach around 12:30 pm (1530 GMT).
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"Why Can't Indians Be Clean," Asks Shenaz Treasury On A Spotless Beach In Brazil
Shenaz Treasury gave her followers a view of Copacabana Beach while filming a selfie video
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Thousands Show Support For Coup-Accused Bolsonaro At Rio Rally
Several thousand supporters of Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro packed Copacabana beach in Rio on Sunday to show their backing for the right-wing firebrand, who is accused of attempting to overthrow his left-wing successor.
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World Ushers In New Year In Shadow Of Pandemic
From Sydney Harbour Bridge to the Acropolis to Copacabana beach, fireworks burst in skies above eerily deserted landmarks as the world ushered in the New Year with muted celebrations and said good riddance to a pandemic-ridden 2020.
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Baby Killed, 15 Injured As Car Ploughs Through Crowd In Brazil's Copacabana
A speeding car ploughed through evening strollers on a crowded sidewalk of Rio's famed Copacabana beach on Thursday in an apparent accident, killing an 8-month old baby and injuring 15 people, police said.
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Body Parts Wash Ashore Next To Rio Olympic Venue
Parts of a mutilated body washed up on the sands of Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday, police said, just meters (yards) from where beach volleyball athletes will compete in the upcoming Olympics.
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Drugs Police Shoot Dead Man Near Rio Olympics Beach
Rio police shot dead an alleged drug dealer overnight near Copacabana beach, which will host several Olympic contests this year in the heart of the city's tourist zone.
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Pope Francis Expected to Draw More Than a Million at Ecuador Mass
Pope Francis, in South America on a three-nation tour, will perform mass in Ecuador today, with more than a million faithful - many of whom camped out overnight - expected to attend.
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Thousands of Brazilians March in Gay Rights Parade
Thousands of Brazilians took part Sunday in Rio de Janeiro's 19th Gay pride parade, speaking out against homophobia in a country that has seen years of violence targeting the gay community.
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I Need to Compete in More Races, Admits Usain Bolt
Usain Bolt clocked 10.06 seconds to beat Britain's Mark Lewis Francis (10.42) and Jefferson Liberato of Brazil (10.44) on the Copacabana beach track.
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Argentine Fans Face Brazil-Germany Alliance in Final
Jubilant Argentine fans honked car horns down the streets of Rio de Janeiro before the World Cup final on Sunday, prompting Brazilians to shout back their allegiance in this match: "Germany!"
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Argentine Consular Office Rolling Around Rio
Gabriel Herrera has set up a walk-up Argentine consular office out of a blue and white van parked along Rio's famed Copacabana Beach.
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Need a World Cup Room? Try a Slum or Love Hotel
For those who think Rio's hotels seem a tad expensive at the World Cup, there are always alternatives - perhaps a room in a "love hotel" or in a "pacified" slum.
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Rio police snare most-wanted over policemen's deaths
Brazilian police arrested on Sunday a fugitive who was on the run for his alleged part in the separate killings of two policemen in the Rio slums.
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Rio de Janeiro violence does not threaten World Cup, says FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke
Rio de Janeiro, which will stage seven matches of the FIFA World Cup including the July 13 final, was the scene of angry protests and clashes between residents of a slum district a short walk from the popular Copacabana Beach and police.
