Russia food embargo creates golden opportunity for Brazil
Brazilian meat exporters said that Moscow's ban on food imports provide a golden opportunity to sell more of their products to Russia.
Beef exporter confidence returns in land of the holy cow
When Hindu hardliner Narendra Modi attacked India's huge beef exports while campaigning to be premier, producers feared bad times ahead for the industry in the land where cows are sacred.
Giant anteaters kill two hunters in Brazil
Giant anteaters in Brazil have killed two hunters in separate incidents, raising concerns about the animals' loss of habitat and the growing risk of dangerous encounters with people, researchers said.
Brazil construction magnate Norberto Odebrecht dies at 93
Norberto Odebrecht, founder of the Brazilian construction company behind large-scale infrastructure projects including several World Cup stadiums, was buried Sunday after dying of heart failure. He was 93.
Chinese leader seeks to woo Latin America
Chinese President Xi Jinping presses a charm offensive with Latin American leaders on Thursday, highlighting Beijing's growing interest in a resource-rich region traditionally considered the backyard of the United States.
20 postcards from 2014 World Cup
The World Cup in Brazil has ended but the memories will stay with us for a long time.
BRICS create development bank, 'mini-IMF'
The BRICS group of emerging powers created a Shanghai-based development bank and a reserve fund seen as alternatives to Western-led institutions.
Putin inherits World Cup baton, promises 'unforgettable' 2018
Russia's President Vladimir Putin vowed "an unforgettable football feast" when his country hosts the 2018 World Cup.
Football: World Cup history for Germany as Goetze sinks Argentina
Mario Goetze scored a superb extra-time winner as Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to become the first European team to win a World Cup held in South America.
Argentina in the final: Brazil's Cup nightmare deepens
Brazilians might have thought that their World Cup nightmare couldn't possibly get any worse -- and then bitter rivals Argentina reached the final in their own backyard.
Football: Disaster for Brazil as Germany run riot
Brazil's World Cup dream was smashed into oblivion Tuesday as majestic Germany ran riot to win an extraordinary semi-final 7-1, sending the hosts crashing to the worst defeat in their 100-year footballing history.
India's Reliance looking into black market for World Cup tickets
India's largest private company Reliance Industries said it was investigating how costly World Cup tickets it had bought ended up on the Brazilian black market.
Football: Neymar injury bombshell rocks Brazil
Brazil striker Neymar was ruled out of the remainder of the World Cup on Friday, dealing the hosts a crushing blow just hours after they battled through to a semi-final showdown with Germany.
Overpass collapse kills two in Brazil World Cup city
An unfinished overpass being built for the World Cup collapsed in Brazil's southeastern city of Belo Horizonte on Thursday, killing at least two people and injuring 19.
Shakira to headline at World Cup final
Pop star Shakira will perform before the World Cup final in Rio de Janeiro on July 13, headlining a closing ceremony that includes guitar virtuoso Carlos Santana and rapper Wyclef Jean.
Rothen in dock again over betting
Former France international Jerome Rothen is among 37 players who have been summonsed to appear before the Professional Football League (LFP) for illegal betting on matches in France.
World Cup brings global trail of carnage
The hangover goes around the globe like a Mexican wave -- a trail of destructive and sometimes deadly celebration is left after every win and the World Cup 'sickie' has become an epidemic.
Football: Spain dethroned as Chile dazzle
Spain's long reign as the kings of international football came to a dramatic end at the World Cup on Wednesday, with the defending champions sent crashing out after a 2-0 defeat to Chile.
Football: Joy for Brazil as World Cup opens
Brazil launched the World Cup with an emotion-fuelled 3-1 victory over Croatia on Thursday as an opening day which began with violent clashes gave way to an outpouring of joyful celebrations.
Football: Trapdoor J-Lo adds glamour to opening ceremony
American star Jennifer Lopez added a dash of glamour to the colourful World Cup opening ceremony on Thursday in a vivid contrast to the violent anti-tournament protests in the city.