As hundreds of thousands of football fans enjoy the beautiful games in Sao Paulo, many rural migrants drawn to Brazil’s commercial capital to build stadiums and other infrastructure projects say their lives have been anything but pretty in the lead-up to the mega-event. In fact, many labourers who worked on construction projects ahead of the World Cup say they experienced rights abuses, including long hours and dangerous conditions. Flavio, who hails from the Alagoas region in northeastern...
Iggy Pop didn't have a problem with Amnesty International's goals. He just didn't like them using his image without permission. The organization's Belgium office published a recent campaign using famous people making statements that were, supposedly, obtained through the use of torture. In the case...
Famine will break out in war-torn South Sudan within weeks unless massive funding for food aid is provided, aid agencies have warned. "If the conflict in South Sudan continues, and more aid cannot be delivered, then by August it is likely that some localised areas of South Sudan will slip into...
Scientists have worked out the anatomical secret to giraffes' long and spindly - but strong - legs. Researchers from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) of London found that a supportive ligament is protected by a groove in the animals' lower leg bones. This groove is much deeper in...
There were no question marks hanging over Centre Court, no second guessing or a clutch moment that climactically swung the match away from Andy Murray. Over two hours play and three sets – 6-1, 7-6 (4), 6-2 – there was a sense that the 15,000 crowd were holding their collective breath and wondering...
LONDON — Comedy is a bit like history. It repeats itself, and what started out as satire can mellow into farce. The MontyPython troupe burst forth from Britain as the 1960s became the '70s, with a delirious blend of satire, surrealism and silliness. Almost 35 years after their last live...
The sister of Spain's King Felipe, PrincessCristina, is appealing against charges in a tax fraud and money laundering case, court officials say. Lawyers for the princess say they are seeking to overturn the charges, which were formalised by a judge last week. They relate to the business...
VOA News BAGHDAD — Iraq's Prime MinisterNouri al-Maliki said on Wednesday that he hoped to overcome the challenges blocking the formation of a new government, a day after the new parliament's first session ended without agreement on top government posts. "A state of weakness occurred...
2 July 2014 Last updated at 10:01 BSTScottish driver Susie Wolff will become the first woman to take part in a Formula 1 race weekend session in 22 years when she takes to the track at Silverstone in free practice on Friday. She spoke to BBC Breakfast about her hopes for the future and why she...
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