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While the virus killed his two siblings Lucas, 17, and Miria, 10, within weeks of each other after it took hold, he miraculously has been saved.

Brazilian teen with rabies becomes 5th person in world to be cured of...

He is second person in Brazil to be cured of rabies, after Recife-based Marciano Menezes was saved in 2009

13 Jan 2018 11:54 AM

It exports 767 million pounds of coffee to different countries every year, accounting for over four percent of world coffee production. (Photo: Pixabay)

India not among top 20 coffee drinking countries, chai for us!

India, which did not figure in the top 20, is the seventh largest exporter of coffee.

20 Feb 2018 4:33 AM

Healthy intestines allow some substances to pass through, but generally act as a barrier to keep out harmful bacteria. (Photo: Pixabay)

Drinking kefir may lower blood pressure: study

Kefir is known to help maintain the balance of beneficial bacteria in the digestive system.

28 April 2018 11:43 AM

Researchers found that higher level of physical activity protected from future depression in children, adults and older adults globally. (Photo: Pixabay)

Exercise may lower risk of depression: study

The evidence is clear that people that are more active have a lesser risk of developing depression.

25 April 2018 10:56 AM

While sweating and panting is an effective cooling method for mammals and birds, body surface evaporation is tougher for insects. (Photo: AFP)

Tiny fly blows bubbles to cool off: study

The fly's bubble-blowing has been observed before, but its function has remained a mystery up until now.

19 April 2018 3:31 PM

The mass escape attempt took place at the Santa Izabel Penitentiary Complex in Brazil. (Photo: AFP)

At least 21 killed in Brazil prison breakout bid: officials

The attempt was described as a military style battle in which both prisoners and associates on the outside were armed.

11 April 2018 9:56 AM

Security cameras mounted outside the private nursing home in Brusque, south Brazil, show the moment the vehicle pulls up just before midnight and the 64 year old gets out. (Photo: Pixabay)

Family abandons 64-yr-old auntie in cold as they can't afford to look...

Relatives could face up to three years in prison after distressing video emerged showing them allegedly abandoning her...

21 July 2018 8:22 AM

The BR163 in Brazils Para state is a major transport route. (Photo: AFP)

How highways in Brazil are paving way for future

Brazil highways drive Amazon development and destruction.

9 Oct 2019 9:57 AM

Officials say it not yet possible to quantify the environmental and economic damage from the oil slicks. (Photo: AFP)

Brazil yet to face worst of the oil spills on beaches

Brazil's Bolsonaro says 'worst is yet to come' on oil spill.

4 Nov 2019 5:11 AM

Rescuers worked overnight into Saturday searching for around 300 people missing after a dam collapse. (Photo:Twitter)

Dam collapse in Brazil kills 9 people, around 300 missing

Seven bodies were recovered Friday hours after the disaster, which saw a torrent of mud break through the disused dam.

26 Jan 2019 7:01 AM

Jair Bolsonaro also has accused Maduro of being a dictator

Venezuela's Maduro brands Brazil's Bolsonaro a 'modern Hitler'

He and Bolsonaro have been exchanging barbs since the Brazilian won elections at the end of last year

15 Jan 2019 7:13 AM

Jair Bolsonaro, waves after voting in the presidential runoff election in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil on Sunday, October 28, 2018. (Photo: AP)

Man urinating on another in carnival; Brazil President criticised for...

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro sparked shock by tweeting a video showing a man urinate on another during annual...

7 March 2019 5:44 AM