Torrential rain and winds caused by a cyclone have left at least 27 people dead in southern Brazil, with more flooding expected.
The governor of Rio Grande do Sul said it was the state's worst-ever weather disaster.
Thousands have been forced from (...)
More federal money finally is available to fight Zika even as the news worsens. Babies who at first seem to have escaped the virus' devastating hallmark defect — an abnormally small head at birth — might not be out of the woods after all.
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Brazilian researchers said Thursday that they have found that another species of mosquito is able to transmit the Zika virus to humans, according to AP.
Fiocruz institute said that additional studies will be needed to determine what role the (...)
Lionel Messi's return sparked Argentina to a 2-1 win over Chile in Santiago Thursday, breathing new life into their South American qualifying campaign for the 2018 World Cup.
Messi, who had missed the first four games last year with a knee injury, (...)
The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has approved testing of video technology to aid match officials, it was announced Saturday.
Experiments will be carried out over a two-year period starting no later than the 2017-18 season before a (...)
Research by scientists in Brazil indicates that a mosquito more common than the one primarily known to transmit Zika infections may possibly be able to carry the virus, a development that could further complicate efforts to limit its spread, (...)
SHARJAH — Gulftainer, the privately owned independent terminal management and logistics company, welcomed two of Iraq's largest LPG storage vessels at its Umm Qasr Logistics Centre (UQLC) at the Port of Umm Qasr in Basra. The two cylindrical LPG (...)
Marine salvage experts have recovered $50 million (33.58 million pounds) in silver coins from a ship sunk by a German submarine in 1942 as it was transporting the cash from India to London to help finance Britain's efforts in World War (...)
RECIFE, Brazil — Greece captain Giorgos Karagounis has confirmed he will retire from internationals after his country's World Cup elimination in a penalty shootout loss to Costa Rica. Karagounis leaves as Greece's most capped player with 139 (...)
In this June 23, 2014 photo, Mexico's head coach Miguel Herrera celebrates after Mexico's Andres Guardado scored his side's second goal during the group A World Cup soccer match between Croatia and Mexico at the Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil. — (...)
RECIFE, Brazil — A solid defense used to be Greece's modus operandi while Costa Rica traditionally relied on maverick individuals but the stereotypes have been shed in this World Cup where the two teams face a last-16 clash Sunday.
A World Cup (...)
RECIFE, Brazil — Thomas Mueller's second-half goal saw Germany sail to a 1-0 victory over the United States in World Cup Group G Thursday, a result that saw both teams progress to the knockout stage of the tournament.
Germany topped the group and (...)
Torrential rain in the northeastern Brazilian city of Recife disrupted pre-match preparations for players and fans ahead of the World Cup Group G decider between the United States and Germany on Thursday.
Long lines of traffic were seen on roads (...)
Germany beat the United States 1-0 in Recife, ensuring they top Group G. But the US also make it through to the
Round of 16 after Portugal beat Ghana 2-1, giving them the same four
points as the US but an inferior goal difference, according to (...)
BRASILIA — Brazil forward Neymar shot to the top of the World Cup scoring charts with a superb double in a 4-1 win over Cameroon Monday that sent the host through as Group A winners to face Chile in the last 16.
After grabbing a brace in Brazil's (...)
Germany's Miroslav Klose performs a flip as he celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during their Group G World Cup match against Ghana at the Arena Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil, Saturday. — AP
FORTALEZA, Brazil — Germany striker Miroslav (...)
RECIFE, Brazil – Costa Rica produced another huge upset to reach the knockout stages of the World Cup for the second time Friday with a 1-0 Group D win over Italy that also ensured England was eliminated.
Bryan Ruiz headed powerfully home a minute (...)
Costa Rica continued to upset the pundits with a 1-0 defeat of Italy on Friday to secure qualification for the Round
of 16 and condemn England to an early exit from the World Cup, dpa reported.
The game in Recife was decided by captain Bryan Ruiz, (...)
FIFA is beginning its final tour of World Cup host cities ahead of football's showcase event.
With kickoff less than 20 days away, the governing body is having one last look at the cities' preparations across Brazil, AP reported.
FIFA secretary (...)
FIFA is beginning its final tour of World Cup host cities ahead of football's showcase event.
With kickoff less than 20 days away, the governing body is having one last look at the cities' preparations across Brazil, AP reported.
FIFA secretary (...)
Football's world governing body FIFA has changed seven kick-off times at next year's World Cup, citing the
heat at the venues, in a reverse of a decision before the draw, dpa reported.
FIFA president Joseph Blatter and secretary-general Jerome (...)
The U.N. World Health Organization (WHO) warned late Monday of the serious implications for billions of people worldwide due to the shortage of healthcare workers, which is estimated to grow to 12.9 million by 2035 from the current deficit of 7.2 (...)
The U.N. World Health Organization (WHO) warned late Monday of the serious implications for billions of people worldwide due to the shortage of healthcare workers, which is estimated to grow to 12.9 million by 2035 from the current deficit of 7.2 (...)
WPP, the world's leading communications services group, was Wednesday named “Holding Company of the Year” at the Cannes Lions Festival for the third time in as many years after a stellar performance from its agencies.
The win follows the news (...)
FORTALEZA, Brazil — Neymar struck with a stunning early volley for the second Confederations Cup game in a row and brilliantly set up the second goal to give Brazil a 2-0 win over Mexico Wednesday.
Neymar met the ball at a difficult height after (...)
