TV show host commissioned 5 murders for ratings? Aug 13, 2009
It became extremely popular among Manaus 1. 7 million residents before going off the air late last year as police intensified their investigation. (India Times, India)
Top Names in Jazz and Food Highlight Crystal Thanksgiving Voyages From Miami Jun 2, 2009
On Crystal Symphony, some of the most renowned names in the culinary, wine and mixology fields will spice up the 13-day Wine & Food cruise to Manaus, which marks the first time in three years Crystal has sailed the Amazon. Both itineraries depart November 22. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Menchov prevails in Giro despite fall Jun 1, 2009
World Cup cities set: FIFA's executive committee has chosen the 12 Brazilian cities to host matches for the 2014 World Cup: Rio de Janeiro, Curitiba, Porto Alegre, Sao Paulo, Cuiaba, Manaus, Fortaleza, Natal, Recife, Brasilia, Salvador and Bela Horizonte. Ancelotti quits Milan: Carlo Ancelotti has quit as coach of AC Milan, seemingly paving the way for him to take over at Premier League club Chelsea. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Inside South America Apr 20, 2009
Other ports of call along the Amazon were Manaus and Santarem. One of the trip highlights was going on a night safari on the river to look for caimans (which resemble tiny crocodiles) and piranhas (which apparently, dont eat human flesh). (iAfrica.com)
Treating the world Mar 29, 2009
Those girls, now 24 and 25 are now finishing up their college careers in Manaus, Brazil, an education Skillman has paid for out of his own pocket. One sister will earn her degree in pharmacy and biochemistry this December, the other will receive a psychology degree next year. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Plane crash in the Amazon kills 24 Feb 10, 2009
The plane, which was flying from Coari to Manaus, was operated by Manaus Aerotaxi. Fernando Bezerra, a director at the company, said the aircraft had undergone all of its scheduled maintenance inspections, and Brazil's Civil Aeronautics Agency said its documentation was up to date. (International Herald Tribune)
Four crawl out of Brazil plane crash Feb 10, 2009
The plane went down about 80 kilometres short of its destination in Manaus, capital of Amazonas state ... The plane was operated by Manaus Aerotaxi. (Globe and Mail -- International)
24 Dead After Plane Crash on Way to Birthday Party Feb 8, 2009
Feb. 8: Firefighters rescue a dead body from a plane that crashed at the Manacapuru river,near Manaus, in the Brazilian state of Amazonas ... The plane went down about 50 miles (80 kilometers) short of its destination in Manaus, capital of Amazonas state ... The plane was operated by Manaus Aerotaxi. (Fox News)
Brazil crash kills 24 Feb 8, 2009
The Embraer, chartered by Manaus Aerotaxis, was carrying two crew members and 26 passengers, including children, when it went down after taking off from the city of Coari en route to the inland Amazon basin's largest city, Manaus. The plane was forced to make an emergency landing in the River Manacapuru, a tributary of the Amazon, between Santo Antonio and the island of Montecristo, some 80 kilometres from Manaus. (iAfrica.com)
4 survive deadly Brazil plane crash Feb 8, 2009
News reports said an engine stopped during the flight from Coari to Manaus. Authorities will investigate whether the plane, which had a capacity of 21, had too many passengers. (Boston Globe)
