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Atyrau student wins silver in Brazil research competition
A student from Kazakhstan has been awarded a silver medal in Brazil for his study of Mercedes-Benz trademark.
20 November 2014
Kazakhstan should join BRICs? - The Banker
The Banker's chief editor Brian Caplen says it makes sense for BRICs to invite Kazakhstan to join the alliance.
14 November 2014
Brazil welcomes FIFA $100 million World Cup legacy fund
The President of the Brazilian Football Confederation welcomed the signing of a memorandum enshrining implementation of FIFA's $100 million World Cup Legacy Fund.
11 November 2014
Stella McCartney launches exclusive Brazil range
Stella McCartney launched an exclusive range for Brazilian consumers at Sao Paulo Fashion Week, saying she was targeting a "cool and sexy" market.
06 November 2014
McCartney, Versace bank on 'fast fashion' in Brazil
Fashion stars Stella McCartney and Donatella Versace this week will launch collections with two department stores in Brazil.
05 November 2014
Domestic designers open Sao Paulo fashion week
Sao Paulo's fashion week opened Monday with three dozen domestic designers parading exotic tunics and a generous hint of silk.
04 November 2014
Rousseff must fight graft to placate angry Brazil
Brazilian President must now deliver on her pledge to crack down on corruption or be dogged by the scandals that nearly derailed her campaign.
28 October 2014
Rousseff calls for 'unity, dialogue' after Brazil win
Brazil's leftist President Dilma Rousseff called for national unity after winning reelection in a bitterly fought race that divided the country.
27 October 2014
Brazil poll rivals clash over corruption claim
Brazil's presidential candidates clashed over corruption allegations in Friday's final debate.
25 October 2014
Neymar backing Brazil challenger Neves in election run-off
Brazilian football idol Neymar voiced support for presidential challenger Aecio Neves, just three days before this weekend's election run-off.
24 October 2014
Polls give Rousseff growing lead ahead of Brazil vote
Brazil's leftist President Dilma Rousseff is gaining ground over center-right challenger Aecio Neves.
24 October 2014
Rousseff leads by whisker in latest Brazil polls
Two new polls showed incumbent Dilma Rousseff fractionally ahead of rival Aecio Neves in a race that is still too close to call.
21 October 2014
Kazakhstan's Emir Baigazin among jury at Sao Paolo Film Festival
Emir Baigazin from Kazakhstan has been chosen as a jury at the Sao Paulo International Film Festival.
17 October 2014
Rousseff falls ill after tense Brazil debate
Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff fell ill at the end of a tense and at times bitter televised debate Thursday with challenger Aecio Neves.
17 October 2014
Brazil beef exports soar on Chinese, Russian demand
Brazil beef exports jumped seven percent this year so far, in part due to rising Russian demand as Moscow turned away from US and European sources.
11 October 2014
Brazil President Rousseff trailing in latest poll
Brazil President Dilma Rousseff narrowly trailed challenger Aecio Neves in latest opinion polls ahead of their October 26 election showdown.
10 October 2014
IMF slashes Brazil growth forecast for 2014
The International Monetary Fund slashed its 2014 economic growth forecast for Brazil by a full percentage point, blaming weak investment and a consumer funk.
08 October 2014
Brazil's Dilma Rousseff, from guerrilla to president
Dilma Rousseff is a former leftist guerrilla once imprisoned and tortured by the country's military regime who is now fighting a different battle.
07 October 2014
Brazil elections most talked about in Facebook history
Brazil's elections inspired 346 million comments, conversations and other exchanges on Facebook, going on record.
07 October 2014
Brazilians re-elect clown with 1 million votes
Brazilians re-elected a clown named Tiririca (Grumpy) to Congress with one million votes, the second-highest number of any candidate.
06 October 2014