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Germany's Scholz eyes opportunities on Latin American tour: Accompanied by a delegation of business leaders, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will visit Argentina ...
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Germany's Scholz to meet Brazil's Lula on Latin American tour: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz begins a Latin American tour on Saturday, during which he will ...
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Lula da Silva's Labor Minister says iFood and Uber are "slave jobs" - The Rio Times
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Germany's Scholz eyes opportunities on Latin American tour: Accompanied by a delegation of business leaders, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will visit Argentina ...
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Germany's Scholz to meet Brazil's Lula on Latin American tour: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz begins a Latin American tour on Saturday, during which he will ...
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Lula da Silva's Labor Minister says iFood and Uber are "slave jobs" - The Rio Times
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Argentina and Brazil: Southern dream money: The heads of state of Brazil and Argentina have announced a common currency called Sur. But that's just PR in its own ...
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Oliver Stone's 'Lula' Documentary to Premiere at Cannes: Oliver Stone documentary 'Lula' about Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will ...
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Quick Glance: Oliver Stone's 'Lula' Documentary Premieres at Cannes
- Oliver Stone is unveiling his long-awaited documentary “Lula” at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, capturing the incarceration and return to power of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
- “Lula” joins the star-studded Cannes lineup alongside films from renowned directors like Paul Schrader, Francis Ford Coppola, Yorgos Lanthimos, and more.
- Stone had previously teased the film, emphasizing Lula Da Silva's dramatic journey from jail to a third term in power.
- Additional films added to the Cannes Special Screenings and Un Certain Regard program further enrich the festival's diverse selection of cinematic works.
Brazil seeks to weaken fiscal targets it set only a year ago: Leftist administration of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva wants greater flexibility on budget surplus ...
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Quick Glance: Brazil Moves to Relax Fiscal Targets Set a Year Ago
- The leftist administration of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva wants more flexibility on budget surplus goals
- Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s government is seeking to loosen its own budget targets as investor concerns rise about the risk of fiscal slippage in Latin America’s largest economy
- Ministers intend to balance the budget next year, replacing the previous goal for income to exceed outgoings by 0.5 per cent of gross domestic product
- Analysts warn that the current deficit targets are unrealistic and likely to be tweaked, prompting investors to express concerns about Brazil’s economic approach under Lula
Elon Musk threatens to disobey court order over banned profiles: Brazil threatens to regulate social media owned by "billionaires domiciled abroad."
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Quick Glance: Elon Musk and the Support of Far-Right in Brazil
- A court in Brazil is planning an investigation against X owner Elon Musk for alleged obstruction of justice, following Musk's reactivation of accounts belonging to far-right individuals that were flagged by the Brazilian government for removal.
- Under Musk's leadership, X has transformed into a sanctuary for the far right and dissemination of misinformation, resulting in an escalation of hate speech on the platform.
- Experts caution that Musk is establishing a dangerous precedent by protecting and promoting the far right on his platform, regardless of local regulations or public opinion.
- Despite Musk's claims of advocating for free speech, the implementation of these principles on the platform has been inconsistent under his direction, especially concerning government requests to deactivate accounts.
Cannabis and abortion: The traffic light makes the same mistake again: Not allowed, but tolerated: This is how cannabis use and abortion have worked well in this ...
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Elon Musk is feuding with Brazil’s powerful Supreme Court: The court has become the de facto regulator of social media in the country
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Quick Glance: Elon Musk's Clash with Brazil's Supreme Court
- Serial entrepreneur Elon Musk has been publicly criticizing Alexandre de Moraes, one of Brazil's Supreme Court judges, for the past week.
- The dispute revolves around X, a social media company owned by Mr. Musk, which announced on April 6th that a Brazilian court had ordered it to block a set of 'popular' accounts or face hefty fines.
- Mr. Moraes then initiated an inquiry against Mr. Musk for obstruction of justice, leading Mr. Musk to claim that censorship in Brazil is worse than in any other country where the platform operates.
- The row highlights the power of Brazil's Supreme Court and the debate on regulating social media without harming freedom of speech, which is a crucial battleground in Brazil.
Brazil Makes First Shipment of Ethanol to US Jet Fuel Plant: Brazilian company Raizen SA made the country’s first shipment of sugar-cane ethanol to be converted ...
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Scholz: Don't talk Germany down as a business location: Chancellor Scholz defended the economic policy of the traffic light at the opening of the Hanover Trade ...
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Quick Glance: Scholz: Strengthening Germany's Economic Position
- Chancellor Olaf Scholz rebuts criticism from BDI President Russwurm and emphasizes the importance of strengthening Germany's economic position.
- Scholz acknowledges the challenges of the past years but notes positive developments such as decreasing interest rates and energy prices, as well as measures to reduce bureaucracy.
- The Hannover Messe is seen as an opportunity for new impulses in the energy transition and for enhancing the competitiveness of the German industry, with a focus on artificial intelligence and innovations.
- IG Metall warns of deindustrialization and calls for investments to alleviate companies, while the Hannover Messe showcases over 4,000 companies presenting solutions for a sustainable industry.
Brazil Boosts Protections for Steelmakers by Imposing Import Quota System: Brazil is stepping up protections for its steelmakers amid an influx of cheap imports ...
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Brazil's Bolsonaro rallies supporters in Rio: Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Sunday rallied thousands of supporters in Rio de Janeiro in a bid to ...
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Quick Glance: Bolsonaro Mobilizes Supporters in Rio
- Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro rallied thousands of supporters in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday to boost his political capital after losing a reelection bid in October 2022 and facing allegations of involvement in a coup.
- Bolsonaro, under investigation for undermining faith in Brazil's voting system, took the opportunity to praise Elon Musk and urged the crowd to applaud the billionaire.
- Brazil's federal police formally accused Bolsonaro of sowing doubts about his vaccination records during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to potential criminal charges.
- Bolsonaro emphasized that his government never operated outside the bounds of the constitution and addressed accusations of involvement in manipulating decrees to overturn the 2022 election results.
Brazil Analysts Raise Central Bank Selic Key Rate Forecasts for 2024, 2025: Brazil analysts lifted their benchmark interest rate estimates for this year and next ...
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German Leader Scholz Warns China Over Dumping, Overcapacity Echoing US: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz instructed Chinese officials to promote free trade and ...
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Quick Glance: Scholz Organizes Crisis Diplomacy in China
- Scholz condemns Iran's attacks on Israel and plans crisis communication with G7 partners.
- China trip focusing on economy and geopolitical role, despite dilemma in relations.
- Business delegation accompanies Scholz, de-risking in other countries, export wave heading towards Germany.
- Scholz aims to influence China regarding Ukraine conflict and Iran crisis, despite existing dependencies.
Brazil’s Fiscal Woes Ramp Up Pressure on Lula’s Finance Chief: From prison to the presidency, Brazil’s Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has turned to one ally more than ...
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Survey: SPD continues to lose ground: The federal government's parties are continuing to lose ground among voters. The edges, on the other hand, benefit.
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Quick Glance: Patti Smith Applauds Taylor Swift in 'Tortured Poets Department'
- Taylor Swift mentions Patti Smith in her new album 'The Tortured Poets Department'.
- Smith responded positively by posting photos of herself with a book by Dylan Thomas.
- Despite seeming different, Smith expressed understanding for Swift and praised her for potentially influencing fans positively.
- HuffPost calls for support for high-quality journalism that is freely accessible to all.
The SPD does not want to name Scholz as its candidate for chancellor until the summer of 2025
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Quick Glance: SPD Plans to Officially Nominate Scholz as Chancellor Candidate in Summer 2025
- The SPD has decided to announce its Chancellor candidate in the summer of 2025 to prioritize work over campaigning.
- The CDU and CSU anticipate an internal struggle over the Chancellor candidacy. Merz emphasized humility and respect towards this position.
- Wüst is considered a potential Chancellor candidate for the Union and highlights the importance of decision-making by state chairmen and prime ministers.
- According to Kühnert, the SPD is always ready for campaigning but warns against coalition campaigning, emphasizing the party's independence.
Iran attacks Israel: Germany struggles for its reason of state: The Federal Chancellor and the Foreign Minister assure Israel of their solidarity and strongly ...
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Crisis in Brazil’s Congress Gives Lula $18.5 Billion in New Fiscal Headaches: Tensions between President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s administration and Brazil’s ...
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Nobel Economist Duflo Tells G-20 to Slap Climate Change Tax on Billionaires: Brazil has demanded that wealthy nations spend more to combat global warming. Now ...
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RTL/ntv trend barometer: AfD falls to worst value since May 2023: The trend barometer continues to decline for the AfD: the party is moving further and further ...
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Ukraine updates: Germany's Scholz welcomes US aid package: Germany's chancellor said the decision by US lawmakers to approve more foreign aid for Ukraine ...
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Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.
- The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.
- Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.
- He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.
Germany: Parliament’s lower house to vote on gender self-determination law: German lawmakers have approved legislation that will make it easier for transgender ...
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Quick Glance: Germany: Lower House Passes Gender Self-Determination Law
- German lawmakers approved a law making it easier for transgender, intersex, and nonbinary individuals to change their name and gender in official records.
- The self-determination law will be effective on November 1, allowing adults to change their name and legal gender without additional formalities.
- The new regulations will permit minors aged 14 and above to change their name and gender with parental consent, while parents would apply on behalf of children under 14 at registry offices.
- The reforms also include legalizing limited cannabis possession, easing rules for German citizenship, and ending restrictions on dual citizenship.
Brazil Tax Collection Loses Steam in Hurdle to Key Budget Target: Brazil’s tax collection lost steam according to official data published Tuesday ...
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Brazil Touts Tax on Ultra-Rich in G-20 Plan to Fight Climate Change, Inequality: Brazil believes it has found a way to pay for the fight against climate change ...
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Indigenous groups gathering in Brazil's capital to protest president's land grant decisions
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Chancellor at SPD meeting on Norderney: “It’s blowing up in your face”: The argument at the traffic lights is severely affecting Chancellor Scholz and the SPD ...
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President of the district council wants to abolish citizens' benefits for Ukraine refugees
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Quick Glance: Districts Struggle to Stop Refugee Aid for Ukraine
- Germany's districts feel overwhelmed by the migration crisis, particularly concerning Ukrainian refugees.
- District Council President Reinhard Sager calls for accommodation in the safe west of Ukraine and no payment of citizen money to Ukrainians in Germany.
- He emphasizes the need for border controls, reception centers, and easier deportations to address the situation.
- Districts demand European harmonization of benefits for asylum seekers and criticize the automatic payment of citizen money to Ukrainian refugees.
Germany's Scholz calls for banking union in Europe: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday called for the completion of a European banking union ...
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UK court case launched over Brazil Iron mine project in Bahia: Brazil Iron calls itself a sustainable mining company. Local residents call its project a disaster ...
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12-point program of the Liberals: Hofreiter wants Scholz's word of power to the FDP
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Woman arrested for wheeling corpse into Brazil bank to sign for loan: RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil: Brazilian police have arrested a woman who tried to take out a bank ...
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Cum-Ex tax scandal: Chief investigator resigns and criticizes: Their investigations led to the first verdicts in the Cum-Ex tax scandal and left Chancellor ...
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Selfie unity long gone: coalition of noise - how the traffic light loses its reputation
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Olaf Scholz promotes his politics in Chmenitz: Chancellor Olaf Scholz paints a nice picture of the situation in Germany in Saxony. You can't really do it alone.
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China’s Weak Beef Market Poses Risks for Chief Supplier Brazil: China’s beef imports are dwindling amid slowing consumption and ample domestic supply ...
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Petrobras’ Prates Aligns Himself With Lula to Boost Shipbuilding: Brazil’s state-controlled oil producer Petrobras is getting behind President Luiz Inacio Lula ...
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El Nino: Zimbabwe Millers Go to Brazil Seeking Corn: Zimbabwe is considering importing corn from Brazil for the first time since 2014 as the El Niño weather ...
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Brazil's Embraer delivers 25 jets in Q1; backlog hits 7-year high: Brazilian planemaker Embraer said on Friday it delivered 25 aircraft - seven commercial planes ...
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Basic child security “absurd”: Job centers send fire letter to Scholz: The Green Family Minister's prestige project is once again drawing massive criticism ...
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Brazil’s Central Bank Warns Investors of Growing Uncertainties: Brazil’s central bank head Roberto Campos Neto told investors that uncertainties have increased ...
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New elections in the Bundestag? This is what happens when the traffic light coalition falls
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Germany urges UK’s Rishi Sunak to spend big on defense: Russian threat looms large as Chancellor Olaf Scholz prepares to welcome British PM to Berlin.
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LATAM's share of Brazil airline market hits 11-year high as Gol drops: LATAM Airlines' share of Brazil's domestic market reached its highest level in 11 years in ...
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Scholz Arrives in China on a Mission to Dial Down Trade Tensions: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will take a delicate message to China this week: Beijing has not ...
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Scholz makes promises: “Make this easier now”: During a flying visit to a timber construction company in Dresden, Olaf Scholz listens to the concerns of the ...
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"Hello, this is Olaf Scholz": German government launches its own WhatsApp channel
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FDP demands: The obstruction party: Almost every one of the twelve points in the FDP plan contradicts the common policy of the traffic light coalition ...
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Hunger strike in Berlin: Starving against the Federal Chancellor: Three activists are on hunger strike near the Chancellery in Berlin. One of them has been for ...
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Brazil's Lula recognizes two more Indigenous lands, but postpones four others: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva officially recognized two more ...
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Quick Glance: Brazil's Lula Recognizes Two More Indigenous Lands, Postpones Four Others
- Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva officially recognized two more Indigenous territories on Thursday, but decided not to sign off on four others because they still need to be cleared by people currently occupying them.
- The recognition grants the territories legal protection as reservations to be defended against invasions by illegal loggers, gold miners, and cattle ranchers.
- Lula has recognized 10 Indigenous territories since taking office in January 2023 for his third non-consecutive term.
- He stated that some state governors had asked for more time to resolve the issue, and acknowledged that his decision might frustrate some Indigenous people, but he needs to be cautious and provide them with alternative solutions.
Russia's war against Ukraine: Scholz calls on EU partners for further Patriot systems
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German chancellor urges Israel not to retaliate after Iran attack | DPA: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz urged Israel not to respond to Iran's direct attack ...
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Economy in Germany: BDI boss Russwurm warns traffic light government: Industry President Russwurm warns of a long economic downturn. And explains what the ...
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Central banks of Turkey, Brazil sign cooperation deal: Turkey's central bank said on Saturday it had signed a memorandum of understanding with Brazil's central ...
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Quick Glance: Turkey, Brazil Central Banks Establish Cooperation Agreement
- Turkey's central bank announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Brazil's central bank to enhance cooperation.
- The agreement was signed by the heads of both central banks in Washington.
- Additionally, the Turkish central bank signed a memorandum of understanding with its counterpart in Kazakhstan to strengthen collaboration.
- Both central banks aim to promote cooperation and conduct technical activities in the field of central banking.
Scholz: What Kant would say to Putin.: Why Chancellor Scholz praises Kant - and what he has to say to Putin.
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Chancellor wants fair competition with China: Chancellor Scholz uses the visit to China to protect the position of German companies. EU Commission President von ...
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Brazil Makes Own CAR-T Cancer Gene Treatment to Cut Costs: Hi, it’s Gabriel in Sao Paulo. Brazil will soon manufacture its own cancer-fighting gene therapies to ...
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Elon Musk’s Lifts Restrictions on X Accounts in Brazil in Challenge to Court: Billionaire Elon Musk said he will lift restrictions imposed on some X accounts in ...
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Quick Glance: Elon Musk Lifts Restrictions on X Accounts in Brazil Amid Legal Dispute
- Billionaire Elon Musk announced plans to lift restrictions on some X accounts in Brazil, risking the potential closure of the social media platform in the country.
- The decision came after court rulings forced X to block specific popular accounts in Brazil without disclosing the reasons or legal violations.
- The legal battle unfolds as courts in Brazil escalate efforts to combat fake news and hate speech online.
- Musk has previously clashed with Brazilian authorities over content censorship on his platform, arguing that it goes against the law and the will of the Brazilian people.
Chancellor's morale-boosting trip: Olaf Scholz travels halfway around the world to lecture China again. What came of it? - Die Weltwoche
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Scholz on TikTok: The chancellor's most loyal friend: Chancellor Scholz has recently made his presence felt on TikTok. The most successful video so far: a ...
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Brazil's Petrobras could decide dividend payout at shareholders meeting April 25: Brazil's state-run oil firm Petrobras said that a proposal to disburse up to ...
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Parallel to Scholz's trip to China: Federal Commissioner for Anti-Discrimination criticizes Chancellor's TikTok appearance
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Petrobras Asks Investors to Approve 50% Payout of Extra Dividends: Petroleo Brasileiro SA’s board settled on a 50% payout of its potential extraordinary ...
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Scholz: Germany needs to become 'faster and simpler' | DPA: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that the Hannover Messe - one of the world's largest ...
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Honda to invest $808 million in Brazil by 2030: Japanese automaker Honda will invest 4.2 billion reais ($807.74 million) in its Itirapina plant in Brazil by 2030 ...
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Lula Calls Cabinet Meeting on Sunday to Discuss Petrobras: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has called an emergency meeting with ministers from his ...
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Quick Glance: Brazil's Lula Convenes Meeting on Petrobras CEO's Future
- President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva convened a meeting with three ministers to decide on a potential replacement for Petrobras' CEO.
- Ministers of Finance, Mines and Energy, and the President's chief of staff were summoned to the meeting.
- Speculations surrounding the current CEO's replacement have caused uncertainty and share price volatility at Petrobras.
- The president of Brazil's National Development Bank was mentioned as a possible successor to the current CEO.
We don't all smoke weed in Germany, Scholz assures Chinese students: Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Monday reassured Chinese students in Shanghai that they did not ...
reuters.com/world/we-dont-all-smoke-weed-germany-scholz-assures-chinese-students-2024-04-15/
EU could put Iran's Revolutionary Guard on terror list: Israel is demanding that the EU “change course” and cites the classification of Iran’s elite military ...
faz.net/aktuell/politik/ausland/eu-koennte-irans-revolutionsgarden-auf-terrorliste-setzen-19661424.html
Solution for Ukraine? The SPD hopes for Switzerland: The Social Democrats are full of praise for Chancellor Olaf Scholz after his trip to China ...
faz.net/aktuell/politik/loesung-fuer-die-ukraine-die-spd-hofft-auf-die-schweiz-19669283.html
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Petrobras unit to launch by May process to contract four vessels: Brazilian logistics firm Transpetro plans to launch by May a process to contract four ...
reuters.com/business/energy/petrobras-unit-launch-by-may-process-contract-four-vessels-2024-04-18/
Stefanie Babst in an interview: "We are very predictable for Putin": Former NATO strategist Stefanie Babst considers NATO and the European Union's dealings with ...
n-tv.de/politik/Fuer-Putin-sind-wir-sehr-berechenbar-article24889044.html
German finance minister rejects Brazil's proposal to tax super-rich: German Finance Minister Christian Lindner rejected on Thursday Brazil's proposal to tax the ...
reuters.com/world/german-finance-minister-rejects-brazils-proposal-tax-super-rich-2024-04-18/
Scholz to Hold Talks Next Week With China’s Xi in Beijing: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will hold talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on April 16 ...
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Lula Welcomes United Opposition in Venezuela Election Against Maduro: Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva cheered the Venezuelan opposition’s decision to ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/lula-welcomes-united-opposition-in-venezuela-election-against-maduro
Climate activist escalates further on hunger strike: Three climate activists on hunger strike: Michael Winter, Richard Cluse and Wolfang Metzeler-Kick ...
morgenpost.de/berlin/article242112490/Klima-Aktivist-eskaliert-weiter-im-Hungerstreik.html
Boat drifts to Brazil with nine dead migrants from Mauritania and Mali: The Federal Police were able to determine the victims’ origin thanks to their ...
english.elpais.com/international/2024-04-17/boat-drifts-to-brazil-with-nine-dead-migrants-from-mauritania-and-mali.html
Quick Glance: Boat with Nine Dead Migrants from Mauritania and Mali Drifts to Brazil
- The Brazilian Federal Police were able to determine the victims’ origin thanks to their documentation and belongings and are now trying to identify the bodies.
- Nine decomposed bodies were found on a boat that drifted to the coast of Brazil on Saturday.
- The circumstances of the boat’s discovery in Brazil suggest that it became adrift for an unknown reason and dragged the migrants away from their intended destination.
- Brazilian authorities have not ruled out that people of other nationalities may be among the victims and have not indicated the gender or age of the deceased.
Germany's Scholz in China: we want fair auto market but no dumping: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Monday pressed his case for an open and fair European market ...
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Dispute over X in Brazil: Elon Musk's latest feud: The owner of X, formerly Twitter, has been publicly dueling with a Brazilian judge for days ...
spiegel.de/ausland/brasilien-warum-ein-richter-gegen-elon-musk-vorgeht-a-3809863e-19c3-4e36-b705-8e69f42961c7
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Israel's war cabinet: Damage Iran, but don't start a war: Israel's war cabinet has discussed a response to the Iranian attack. According to media reports ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/asien/israel-kriegskabinett-iran-reaktion-angriff-100.html
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