Geopolitics

Former Brazilian President Lula pulls out of presidential election

Brasilia: Tainted Brazilian politician and former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has pulled out of next month's presidential election, reports said. more

Brazil's top electoral court bars ex-President Lula from running as a presidential candidate

Brasilia: A top electoral court in Brazil has disallowed tainted former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva from contesting in the upcoming election.

Brazil to deploy forces along border with Venezuela

Brasilia: Amid growing tensions, Brazil has announced that it will deploy forces along the Venezuelan border to guarantee law and order.

Diplomat crisis: Brazil, Canada expel Venezuela's diplomat in retaliation

Brasilia, Dec 27 (JEN): In a major development, Brazil has declared Venezuela's diplomat in the country, Gerardo Delgado, as a persona non grata.

UN recognizes achievement of thirteen countries in eradicating hunger ahead of 2015-deadline

New York, Dec 2 (JEN) Honouring their outstanding progress in fighting hunger, 13 countries were commended on Monday by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on Monday f ...