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'Double happiness' as Rio carnival returns

Rio de Janeiro (AFP) - Shaking the ground to the beat of their drums, Rio de Janeiro's famed carnival parades returned Sunday in a swirl of glitter, sequins and samba, the festival's first full-on edition since Covid-19 and Brazil's bitterly divisive elections.

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Rio holds first all-out carnival since Covid

RIO DE JANEIRO - With a swirl of glitter, sequins and samba, Rio de Janeiro will kick off its famed carnival parades Sunday, the climax of the festival's first full-on edition since Covid-19 and Brazil's bitterly divisive elections.

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Politics makes an appearance at this year's Rio de Janeiro carnival

In Brazil, Rio de Janeiro's famous carnival is back in full swing and a little different this year. Following the failed January 8 coup attempt in Brasilia, Rio City Council has decided to inject a political element into the festivities by distributing banners celebrating democracy. The famous street brass bands…

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Rio holds first all-out carnival since Covid

Rio de Janeiro (AFP) - With a swirl of glitter, sequins and samba, Rio de Janeiro will kick off its famed carnival parades Sunday, the climax of the festival's first full-on edition since Covid-19 and Brazil's bitterly divisive elections.

AFP

5 million Carnival revelers descend on Rio as Brazil seeks comeback

Rio de Janeiro will welcome an estimated 5 million people at its Carnival celebrations this weekend, signaling a comeback for Brazil after two years of COVID-19 put celebrations on hold.

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Dogs in costumes take over at Rio Carnival street party

As Rio de Janeiro kicks off its Carnival, about 100 dogs are barking and wagging their tails to the tune of samba music as they parade in front of pet lovers in a canine costume competition

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Watch a pet street carnival group perform as part of Brazil Carnival

There were joyous scenes in Rio de Janeiro as a pet street carnival group performs as part of the iconic annual celebrations.

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Recycling Gives Rio Carnival Costumes New Life

Holding a dazzling jewel-encrusted crown decorated with green and orange feathers, Brazilian art teacher Regina Coeli places it on her head, making sure the fit is just right for her upcoming carnival parade. She won't however be marching in the streets of Rio de Janeiro -- where her sparkling crown…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Watch live as the Carmelitas party kicks off Rio carnival

Watch live as the Carmelitas block party kicks off Rio de Janeiro as carnival festivities on Friday, 17 February.

The Independent UK

Rio carnival returns to roots after years of 'darkness'

Rio de Janeiro (AFP) - Get out the glitter, drums and jewel-encrusted bikinis: Rio de Janeiro will dance through the night at its famed carnival this weekend, a reembrace of samba spirit after the turmoil of Covid-19 and Brazil's bitterly divisive elections.

AFP

Rio's first all-female samba school prepares defiant parade

As Carnival approaches in Rio de Janeiro, members of samba schools perfect their minutely-timed dances and rhythms

The Independent UK

'Rebirth' in Rio as carnival street parties return

Rio de Janeiro (AFP) - Covered in golden glitter, Brazilian domestic worker Vera Lucia da Silva is bursting to be back parading through Rio de Janeiro in a carnival street party, after a three-year hiatus for Covid-19.

AFP

Tehran: We Do Not Pursue a Nuclear Bomb

Iran announced on Friday that it does not pursue the making of a nuclear bomb. Meanwhile, Brazil postponed the request of two Iranian warships to dock in Rio de Janeiro, under pressure from Washington, Reuters reported. "In order to respond to wrong American behavior and within the framework of reciprocity,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Suspect in Paraguayan prosecutor's murder arrested in Brazil

A man suspected of ordering the murder of a top Paraguayan prosecutor last year has been arrested in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil's federal police said on Friday.

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Brazil ex-governor implicated in corruption freed from house arrest

A Brazilian court ordered that former Rio de Janeiro Governor Sergio Cabral be released from house arrest on Thursday, but the politician still faces corruption charges.

Reuters

Exclusive-Under U.S. pressure, Lula delays Brazil docking of Iran warships -sources

Brazil bowed to U.S. pressure and declined an Iranian request for two of its warships to dock in Rio de Janeiro at a time when Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was planning his trip to Washington to meet U.S. leader Joe Biden, sources said.

Reuters

In Rio de Janeiro, Carnival returns full steam ahead; record tourism expected

Rio de Janeiro's famously colorful Carnival celebration will return in full force this month and is expected to generate nearly $1 billion in business, an all-time high, following the pandemic-related restrictions of years past.

The Independent UK

Blood-flavored ice helps zoo animals beat Rio's heat

Rio de Janeiro’s brutal summer heat has reached 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) on some recent days, sending locals to cool off at the beach

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Daniel Marcos surprised by the amount of Peruvian fans at his UFC 283 win in Brazil

Daniel Marcos opened UFC 283 with a knockout of Saimon Oliveira and was surprised how many fans were there to support him from Peru.

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Josiane Nunes thinks harder punches against taller Fairn led to UFC 283 win

Josiane Nunes struggled in the first round against Zarah Fairn, but rallied in front of her home fans for her ninth straight win.

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Ihor Potieria said at 16 he’d fight ‘Shogun’ Rua one day, then sent him into retirement at UFC 283

Ihor Potieria sent former champion and all-time legend Mauricio "Shogun" Rua into retirement with a loss at UFC 283 in Brazil.

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UFC 283 medical suspensions: 5 main card fighters suffer fractures, receive 6-month terms

UFC 283 wasn't short on violence and injuries.

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Jailton Almeida says his training camp was harder than UFC 283 win over Abdurakhimov

Jailton Almeida said his UFC 283 win over Shamil Abdurakhimov in Rio de Janeiro was easier than his training camp.

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Ismael Bonfim happy to fight on same UFC shows as brother if the wins keep coming

Ismael Bonfim had an early candidate for Knockout of the Year and got a $50,000 bonus before his brother tried to top his feat at UFC 283.

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Nicolas Dalby was confident he’d get split nod at UFC 283, wants on London card next

After a split decision in hostile territory over Warlley Alves at UFC 283, Nicolas Dalby would love to get on the UFC's return to London.

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