2008年12月2日星期二

Yahoo! News: Brazil

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Yahoo! News: Brazil

Brazil leader asks God to halt rains, proposes aid (AP)

Posted: 01 Dec 2008 04:45 PM CST

In this photo released by MF2, Honda Formula One driver Rubens Barrichello of Brazil, left, celebrates with an unidentified fan after winning the charity karting event International Challenge of the Stars in Florianopolis, Brazil, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008. In its fourth edition, the event organized by Ferrari Formula One driver Felipe Massa in southern Brazil will aid local charities and the victims of recent flooding in the region. (AP Photo/MF2)AP - Brazil's president asked God to halt the devastating rains that have killed at least 116 people in a southern state and offered new plans on Monday to help tens of thousands of people rebuild ruined homes and businesses.


Brazil sets plan to cut deforestation by 70% over 10 years (AFP)

Posted: 01 Dec 2008 11:02 AM CST

Handout picture released by the Brazilian Environment Ministry showing a deforested area in the rainforest of southern Para state, Brazil, October 2008. The Brazilian government has announced a plan under which it will cut deforestation of the Amazon by 70 percent over the next decade.(AFP/HO/File/Jefferson Ruddy)AFP - The Brazilian government on Monday announced a plan under which it would cut deforestation of the Amazon by 70 percent over the next decade.


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