IAN VERRENDER Sep 19, 2009
" The world took the saying to heart, although if its origins were indeed Oriental, it was the first the Chinese had heard of it. But Kennedy's words have never been more apt as we certainly seem cursed right now and the times rarely have been more interesting. Thursday March 19, 2009 Ian Smith, the droll, dry and understated chief of gold giant Newcrest, just couldn't help himself yesterday. Tuesday March 17, 2009 They say time heals all wounds. But in business, and especially in this city,... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Netcom Africa Signs Deal with SES WORLD SKIES to Expand Broadcast Television and Telecom Services across Nigeria Sep 15, 2009
The company comprises a world-class team of customer care and technical professionals located in Princeton (NJ), The Hague, Washington D.C., Singapore, Beijing, London, Sao Paulo, Mexico City, Sydney, Accra and Johannesburg. Visit for more information. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Summit seen as a 'teachable moment' Sep 14, 2009
In addition, students in three countries -- Johannesburg, South Africa; Sao Paulo, Brazil; and Milan, Italy, also will participate via video conference. "Everybody is excited to learn more and more about what is the G-20 exactly and what are they going to be talking about and why are they coming to Pittsburgh," said Christina Unger, education program manager for the World Affairs Council. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Sao Paulo cruises to victory over Avai Sep 13, 2009
RIO DE JANEIRO, Sept. 12 (Xinhua) -- In the 24th round of the Brazilian Championship, affensive-minded Sao Paulo beat Avai 2-0 at home Saturday, increasing the team's pressure on the table leader Palmeiras. After a dismal first half, Sao Paulo opening the scoring in the 46th minute when Dagoberto took full advantage of a cross and sent it into the back of the visiting team's net ... With their win, Sao Paulo is standing third with 43 points. (Xinhuanet, China)
Irish Men's Golf Set To Open Season At Gopher Invitational Sep 11, 2009
Seniors (Sao Paulo, Brazil/Chapel) and (Naples, Fla. Community School of Naples) combine with juniors (Solana Beach, Calif. (Und.com)
S America storm kills at least 17 Sep 9, 2009
In Brazil, four people died in the city of Guaraciaba, while three people were killed in Sao Paulo state, Brazilian media reported ... In Brazil extremely heavy rain caused traffic problems in Sao Paulo and cut off phone services in some neighbourhoods. (BBC News -- Americas)
TAM Files Amended 2007 Annual Report Sep 3, 2009
(PRNewsFoto/TAM) SAO PAULO, BRAZIL BRAZIL. SAO PAULO, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TAM (BOVESPA: TAMM4, NYSE: ) announced that it has filed an amended annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2007 (the 2007 Amended Annual Report) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC). (PR Newswire)
Spinning Dreams Sep 2, 2009
In Sao Paulo a few nights later, Luz (above) arrived at Royal Club with four bodyguards and three hangers-on. "I'm going to travel around the world with my own tour, as a deejay," he told the Glamurama Web site, which snarked, "To think that only one year ago, he was only an Ipanema boy who earned 200 per job a 00004000 s a model." Luz was soon packing for Tel Aviv, where he joined his touring girlfriend, Madonna. (New York Post -- Gossip)
The new first class is an economy upgrade Aug 31, 2009
Until Aug. 31, Swiss, a unit of Deutsche Lufthansa AG, is offering an upgrade from coach to business class for $460 on flights from Zurich to New York and $644 to Sao Paulo. That's less than 10 percent of the full business fares of $5,100 and $7,427. (Honolulu Advertiser)
'Miss Universe rigged to favour Venezuela' Aug 31, 2009
SAO PAULO: Former Miss Brazil Adalgisa Colombo has said that this year's Miss Universe pageant, which was won by Miss Venezuela Stefania Fernandez, was "rigged" in favour of Venezuela that has taken the last two titles. "It was rigged. The contest was very dumb, very commercial, with the special interests of (pageant co-owner) Donald Trump, who must have interests in Venezuela," Colombo told the O Globo newspaper's online edition. (India Times)
Top 10 fantasy holidays for wannabes Aug 29, 2009
Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi, Brazil: Live like a presidentOffering the "Live Like A Mogul" package for a mere $5,500, you'll receive helicopter transfers to and from the hotel, be greeted with champagne and chocolate on arrival, and the key card to the Presidential Suite. Enjoy an in-suite dinner for two and breakfast in bed before making your way to the rooftop helipad in order to be ferried about in your very own chopper. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Soccer, Chewing Gum Proves Dangerous Mix Aug 28, 2009
SAO PAULO -- Chewing gum and playing soccer proved a dangerous mix for one Brazilian player. Aloisio, a striker for Vasco da Gama, wound up in the hospital after colliding with an opponent and choking on his gum during a second-division game Tuesday. (Click2Houston, TX)
Airline Business Class Giveaways Risk Last Profit Center on 2-for-1 Deals Aug 24, 2009
Until Aug. 31, Swiss, a unit of , is offering an upgrade from coach to business class for 500 Swiss francs ($460) on flights from Zurich to New York and 700 francs to Sao Paulo. Thats less than 10 percent of the full business fares of 5,544 and 8,073 francs. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
World can no longer rely for growth on free-spending Americans Aug 20, 2009
Brazil's long-term prospects are good, judges Norman Gall, an American who heads the Fernand Braudel Institute in Sao Paulo. The country has a strong industrial base and energetic and creative entrepreneurs; government debt has dropped from 85 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2002 to 65 percent now. (India Times)
Multiplus Fidelidade Releasing Catalog Tomorrow and Expanding Reward Options Aug 18, 2009
(PRNewsFoto/TAM) SAO PAULO, BRAZIL BRAZIL ... SAO PAULO, Aug. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Multiplus Fidelidade, the new customer loyalty network with multiple redemption options created as an initiative of TAM Airlines (NYSE: , Bovespa: TAMM4), will be releasing its rewards catalog tomorrow, August 18. (PR Newswire)
Tam Tumbles Most Since April as Profit Misses Estimates on Travel Abroad Aug 15, 2009
4 million reais a year earlier, Sao Paulo-based Tam said today in a ... Historically, Tams international network was a differentiator in the eyes of investors, wrote Sebrell, who is based in Sao Paulo ... 40 reais in Sao Paulo for the steepest decline since Jan. 12 and the worst drop among the 64 stocks on the benchmark. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Tam Quarterly Profit Doubles as Jet-Fuel Costs Decline, Air Travel Revives Aug 14, 2009
4 million reais a year earlier, the Sao Paulo-based company said today in a ... The outlook is good for the future as the economy started showing signs of recovery in June, , an analyst at Banco Santander SA in Sao Paulo, said in a telephone interview before the earnings release ... 15 reais in Sao Paulo trading yesterday. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Bovespa Gains for Second Day on Banco do Brasil, JBS Profits; Bolsa Rises Aug 14, 2009
Banco do Brasil is well-positioned to gain from the benefits of the economic growth we foresee, said , an analyst with Planner Corretora de Valores in Sao Paulo ... 4 million reais, or 26 centavos, a year earlier, Sao Paulo- based JBS said today in a regulatory filing ... Profit will likely be weak on costs from the takeover of Brasil Telecom SA, said , analyst at Raymond James & Associates Inc. in Sao Paulo. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
US Airways to expand service Aug 14, 2009
plans to add service to Sao Paulo, Brazil, and Tokyo, Japan, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The deal is part of an arrangement with , in which the two carriers will exchange flying rights at LaGuardia Airport in New York City and Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Va. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
US Airways plans Phoenix-Tokyo service Aug 14, 2009
US Airways could also launch a new flight between Phoenix and Sao Paulo, Brazil. The carrier operates most of its international flights out of its Philadelphia hub. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
U.S. Airways, Delta enter new partnership Aug 13, 2009
The new service to Sao Paulo, Brazil would originate from Charlotte. N.C. while the service to Tokyo would fly from Phoenix, Ariz. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
TV show host commissioned 5 murders for ratings? Aug 13, 2009
SAO PAULO (BRAZIL): In one murder after another, the Canal Livre TV show had an uncanny knack for being first on the scene, gathering graphic footage of the victim. Too uncanny, say police, who are investigating the shows host, state legislator Wallace Souza, on suspicion of commissioning at least five of the murders to boost his ratings and prove his claim that Brazils Amazon region is awash in violent crime. (India Times, India)
Delta, US Airways swapping airport slots Aug 13, 2009
US Airways will expand its service at the Washington airport, and also obtain from Delta access to slots at airports in Tokyo and Sao Paulo, Brazil. The carrier plans to reduce its Express flights at LaGuardia, while mainline and Shuttle flight levels will not be affected. (MSNBC -- Travel)
GOL Announces Net Income of R$354mm in 2Q09 Aug 12, 2009
SAO PAULO, Aug. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A. (Bovespa: GOLL4 and NYSE: ), the largest low-cost and low-fare airline in Latin America, announces today its results for the second quarter of 2009 (2Q09). The following financial and operating information, unless otherwise indicated, is presented in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and in Brazilian Reais (R$), and all comparisons are with the second quarter of 2008 (2Q08) and first... (PR Newswire)
Tam May Post Loss as Brazilian Airline's Bets on Higher Oil Hurt Recovery Aug 10, 2009
The worlds best-performing currency has risen 27 percent this year, cutting Tams and aircraft costs and offsetting losses tied to oil hedges, said , an airline analyst at Itau Corretora in Sao Paulo ... The Sao Paulo-based airline posted a loss of 1 ... Gol, based in Sao Paulo, may post second-quarter net income of 14. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Airspeed systems failed on several U.S. flights Aug 8, 2009
In May, a plane belonging to Brazilian company TAM Airlines lost airspeed and altitude data while flying from Miami to Sao Paulo, Brazil. Autopilot and automatic power also shut down and the pilot took over, according to an NTSB report. (MSNBC -- Travel)
F1: Massa leaves hospital in Brazil after tests Aug 5, 2009
SAO PAULO: Injured Ferrari driver Felipe Massa left the hospital in Sao Paulo on Tuesday after a series of medical tests ruled out the need for further surgery, his personal physician said ... After leaving hospital, the 28-year-old went directly to his house in Sao Paulo ... Injured Ferrari driver Felipe Massa left the hospital in Sao Paulo on Tuesday after a series of medical tests ruled out the need for further surgery. (India Times, India)
Singer claims racial slurs, pen stabbing on flight Aug 5, 2009
Nobre, who is black, claims one flight attendant repeatedly called him a "monkey" in Portuguese and made "monkey-like" sounds and gestures during the flight last year to Sao Paulo, Brazil. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Travel)
* World News Quick Take Aug 4, 2009
A 15-year-old girl who was suffering flu-like symptoms died on a flight home to Sao Paulo after a group trip to Disneyland in Florida. Jaqueline Ruas came down with flu symptoms a few days before boarding the Copa Airlines flight in Orlando but a check-up by US doctors excluded a swine flu infection, the state news agency Estadao said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Foreign Investors Buy up African Farmland Aug 4, 2009
The conference room, where the shades are drawn and the lights are dimmed, is filled with men from Iowa, Sao Paulo and Sydney corn farmers, big landowners and fund managers. Each of them has paid $1,995 ( 1,395) to attend Global AgInvesting 2009, the first investors' conference on the emerging worldwide market in farmland. (BusinessWeek)
Injured driver heading home Aug 3, 2009
They are expected in Sao Paulo tonight ... Massa will be transported by helicopter from the Sao Paulo airport to a hospital, where he is expected to have further tests. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Massa says he is on the mend on eve of trip home Aug 3, 2009
SAO PAULO (AP) -Ferrari driver Felipe Massa is on the mend with only some swelling near his left eye and will fly home to Brazil on Monday nine days after fracturing his skull in a high-speed crash in Hungary ... They are expected in Sao Paulo on Monday night ... Massa will be transported by helicopter from the Sao Paulo airport to a hospital, where he is expected to have further tests. (MSNBC -- Sports)
TAM Announces Changes in Board of Directors Aug 1, 2009
(PRNewsFoto/TAM) SAO PAULO, BRAZIL BRAZIL. SAO PAULO, July 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In a Board of Directors meeting held at TAM's headquarters (Bovespa: TAMM4 and NYSE: ) today in Sao Paulo, resignation letters were received from board members Pedro Pullen Parente and Adalberto de Moraes Schettert. (PR Newswire)
TEP Signs a Key Contract With BTG to Receive Asset Management Services Jul 31, 2009
SAO PAULO, July 30 /PRNewswire/ -- TEP, a holding company owned by the Amaro family, the controlling shareholder of TAM Airlines (NYSE: , BOVESPA: TAMM4) and TAM Executive Aviation, signed an agreement with global investment firm BTG, whereby BTG will manage TEP's interests with the goal of further developing the businesses, focusing on long term value maximization ... BTG is a global investment firm with offices in Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, London, New York and Hong Kong. (PR Newswire)
Global protests against Iran rights abuses Jul 26, 2009
About 20 gathered in a small square in Sao Paulo, Brazil, to take part in a 30-minute rally. Fariba Vahdat, a member of Brazil's Baha'i community, said she attended to protest ``the cruelty being meted out on the streets of Iran. (India Times, India)
Chinese builder raises $7.3 bn in IPO Jul 24, 2009
3 billion in June in Sao Paulo. China's economic growth accelerated to 7. (India Times)
Santos Molina joins Seongnam Jul 20, 2009
SAO PAULO: Colombian midfielder Mauricio Molina has reached a deal to move from Brazils Santos to South Korean club Seongnam Ilhwa. Molina is expected to travel to South Korea this week to finalise details on his transfer. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
UK shipping toxic waste? Jul 18, 2009
The waste has been linked to two British companies, and sent from Felixstowe in eastern England to docks at Brazil's Santos, near Sao Paulo, and two other ports in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul, the Independent said. The companies in Brazil that received the waste claimed to have been expecting recyclable plastic, The Times said. (iAfrica.com)
Senate scandals Jul 17, 2009
By Gary Duffy BBC News, Sao Paulo ... Offering support for Jose Sarney was tricky for President Lula to sell to some in his Workers Party (PT), says Joao Pedro Ribeiro of Tendencias Consultancy in Sao Paulo. (BBC News -- Americas)
Bovespa Surges Most in 2 Months as Commodities, Airlines Gain; Bolsa Jumps Jul 16, 2009
The industry has already hit the bottom of the well in international and domestic demand, Victor Mizusaki, an analyst at Itau Corretora in Sao Paulo, said in a phone interview today. MRV gained 2. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Tam Rallies Most in Six Weeks, Gol Jumps on Upgrade, Gain in Brazil Travel Jul 15, 2009
15 reais in Sao Paulo trading for the steepest climb since June 2 ... The Sao Paulo-based companies will benefit from an appreciation of Brazils real, he said. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
• Former Jerome resident's documentary competes in Brazil film festival Jul 10, 2009
Utah filmmaker Steven Bartholomew's documentary "Capoeira, the Dance of Freedom" was accepted as a finalist in the 2nd annual Paulinia Film Festival being held in Paulinia, Sao Paulo, Brazil, this weekend and next week - Brazil's second largest film festival. Bartholomew, a 1994 graduate of Jerome High School and son of Kent and Kathy Bartholomew of Jerome, planned to travel to Brazil for the event, said a press release submitted by his mother. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
GOL and American Airlines Announce Frequent Flyer Program and Codeshare Agreements Jul 9, 2009
Beginning 4Q09, American will add its code to GOL flights from Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, Salvador and Recife, offering passengers seamless connections. SAO PAULO, July 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A. (the "Company") (NYSE: GOL and Bovespa: GOLL4), the largest low-cost and low-fare airline in Latin America, announces today it has entered into a reciprocal frequent flyer agreement with American Airlines, which will allow members of each frequent... (PR Newswire)
Oswego teen looking forward to playing in soccer-rich Brazil (4) Jul 1, 2009
For 16-year-old Oswego soccer player Kevin Suchnicki, the chance to travel to Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro and possibly play the world s game on the expansive pitch at the world-famous Marcana Stadium is an exhilarating opportunity. It s going to be exciting and different, Suchnicki said. (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY)
NTSB to probe problems on other Airbus flights Jun 28, 2009
The first of the two incidents being investigated by the happened May 21, when a TAM Airlines flight from Miami, Florida, to Sao Paulo, Brazil, experienced a loss of primary speed and altitude information while in flight, the NTSB said. "Initial reports indicate that the flight crew noted an abrupt drop in indicated outside air temperature, followed by the loss of the Air Data Reference System and disconnections of the autopilot and autothrust, along with the loss of speed and altitude... (CNN -- US)
NTSB probes problem in 2 Airbus planes Jun 27, 2009
The National Transportation Safety Board said in a statement that the first incident occurred May 21, when TAM Airlines Flight 8091 flying from Miami to Sao Paulo, Brazil, experienced a loss of primary speed and altitude information while cruising. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Gol to Add Caribbean Flights, Expand in Brazil After `Mistakes,' CEO Says Jun 25, 2009
Gol, based in Sao Paulo, will start flights next month to Punta Cana in the and the islands of Curacao and in the. The airline also plans to begin operations to the Brazilian cities of , about 300 kilometers (187 miles) west of Sao Paulo, as well as Aracatuba and Montes Claros ... 68 reais in Sao Paulo trading. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Idiot's guide to fashion week Jun 23, 2009
Other major shows take place in Australia (April and October), Berlin and Sao Paulo, with Delhi, Montreal, Tokyo and Los Angeles competing to be added to this sub-elite list. Arise Africa Fashion Week will almost certainly become comparable to the Rosemount Australian Fashion Week, as of this year. (iAfrica.com)
Air France crash: 11 bodies identified Jun 22, 2009
SAO PAULO: Eleven of the 50 bodies recovered from an Air France jet that plunged into the Atlantic three weeks ago have been identified by fingerprints and dental records, Brazilian officials said on Sunday. The bodies were identified as "10 Brazilians and one foreigner," officials in the northeastern Brazilian state of Pernambuco said in a statement. (India Times, India)
Designer's health crusade Jun 21, 2009
Sao Paulo Fashion Week. The life and loves of Rove McManus. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Ferrari, McLaren hold key to success of rebel championship: Webber Jun 20, 2009
Photos The best of Brazilian fashion and swimwear from Sao Paulo Fashion Week. Mick Gatto the peacemaker; more shenanigans for BrisConn - Top That looks at the bottom end of the ASX.. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
O'Brien has Absolut confidence Jun 19, 2009
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. John SchellJune 19, 2009. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Ronaldo celebrates end of drought spell Jun 19, 2009
Facing their cross-town rivals, Sao Paulo, Menezes is placing a higher importance on the rest of principal players in order to guarantee a positive result in the return leg against Internacional in the finals of the Brazilian Cup ... His first came earlier in the year when his Corinthians team beat Santos in the finals of the Sao Paulo state championship. (Xinhuanet, China)
Fallopian tubes offer stem cell source Jun 19, 2009
WASHINGTON: Researchers from Human Genome Research Centre at the University of Sao Paulo have claimed that discarded human fallopian tubes can be a rich source of stem cells for regenerative medicine. It has previously been shown that mesenchymal stem cells obtained from umbilical cords, dental pulp and adipose tissue, which are all biological discards, are able to differentiate into muscle, fat, bone and cartilage cell lineages. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
06/19: Gisele Bundchen, Padma Lakshmi, Rachel Hunter... > Jun 19, 2009
1 of 25 Gisele Bundchen presents a creation by Colcci during the opening day of the 2009-2010 Spring-Summer collections of the Sao Paulo Fashion Week. More Galleries. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Madonna's Jesus hits catwalk Jun 17, 2009
A Brazilian model described as Madonna's "toyboy" and a bevy of black beauties are to attract intense media attention to the Sao Paulo Fashion Week Latin America's biggest style showcase which opens on Wednesday ... But that low proportion of blacks, in a country where half the population of 190 million is of African descent, raised hackles with Sao Paulo's prosecutors. (iAfrica.com)
Story and poll Jun 4, 2009
A separate survey, conducted by a professor at Brazilian business school Fundacao Dom Cabral, focused on travel stress at Hartsfield and Sao Paulo s Guarulhos International Airport and found stress levels were lower at Hartsfield, with one traveler remarking that Atlanta s airport feels much more organized. Search. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Grief and fear in Brazil Jun 3, 2009
By Gary Duffy BBC News, Sao Paulo ... On the last occasion, in July 2007, a plane from the country's largest airline, Tam, sped off a runway at Congonhas airport in Sao Paulo, crashing into a nearby building ... On a stark page largely covered in black, the newspaper Folha de Sao Paulo headlined its coverage as the Tragedy in the Atlantic. (BBC News -- Europe)
Mystery veils jet disappearance Jun 2, 2009
" No mayday call was sent, indicating that the jet may have developed a sudden problem. Air France spokesman Francois Brousse said it is possible that lightning hit the jet, although experts expressed doubts that a lightning strike could bring down a major airliner. The last time lightning caused a major crash was in 1963, and significant improvements have been made since then. "Aircraft are designed to let lightning flow around their skin, and their electronic systems are designed to resist an... (USA Today)
Several factors eyed in case of missing jet Jun 2, 2009
"I've been hit by lightning in my career a number of times, which at worst resulted in a superficial mark on the outside of the plane," Smith said in a telephone interview from Sao Paulo, Brazil. Aviation safety statistics indicate that each large passenger jet such as the Airbus A330 is struck by lightning about once every three years on average. (MSNBC -- International)
Authorities Scour Atlantic For Missing Jet Jun 2, 2009
Associated Press reporters Emma Vandore, Laurent Lemel and Laurent Pirot in Paris; Alan Clendenning and Tales Azzoni in Sao Paulo and Marco Sibaja in Brasilia; Slobodan Lekic in Brussels, Belgium; Barry Hatton in Lisbon and Airlines and Transportation Editor Greg Stec in New York also contributed to this report. Copyright 2009 by. (Click2Houston, TX)
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)
Dam Breaks, Adding More Misery To Flood-Stricken Region May 30, 2009
SAO PAULO (May 29, 2009)--Raging torrents from a ruptured dam have swamped a small rural Brazilian city and killed at least 4 people. At least 120 homes were destroyed in a region already devastated by more than a month of floods. (KWTX.com, TX)
Libertadores: Estudiantes, Nacional win in qtrs May 29, 2009
Cruzeiro beat Sao Paulo 2-1 at home in an all-Brazilian clash, while Caracas and Brazil's Gremio drew 1-1 in Venezuela ... Nacional and Sao Paulo advanced to the quarter-final stage after Mexican clubs San Luis and Guadalajara withdrew from the tournament because of the swine flu outbreak. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
11 killed in plane crash in Brazil May 23, 2009
SAO PAULO: Brazilian officials and media are saying a twin-motor plane with 11 people on board has crashed just before landing near a northeastern Brazil resort area, killing eight passengers and three crew members. A spokesman for Brazil's Air Force says the crash happened in a forested area near the resort area of Porto Seguro and that rescue workers are on the scene. (India Times, India)
