2012年2月11日星期六

Yahoo! News: Brazil

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Yahoo! News: Brazil


Former President Silva hospitalized in Brazil (AP)

Posted: 11 Feb 2012 02:28 PM PST

FILE - In this Jan. 24, 2012, file photo, Brazil's former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva attends the inauguration of the new Minister of Science and Technology at Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil. Lula da Silva was hospitalized Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, after complaining of fatigue and loss of appetite as he undergoes radiation therapy for throat cancer diagnosed late last year. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres, file)AP - Brazil's popular former president has been hospitalized.


Brazil's Lula treated for fatigue from chemotherapy (Reuters)

Posted: 11 Feb 2012 02:24 PM PST

Reuters - Brazil's popular former president, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, was hospitalized on Saturday for exhaustion resulting from chemotherapy, complicating his swift recovery from throat cancer and casting doubts on when he might return to political life.

Rio calm in 2nd day of police strike (AP)

Posted: 11 Feb 2012 10:04 AM PST

People walk past banners from a police strike in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Friday, Feb. 10, 2012. Not content with legislative approval of a big pay raise, Rio state police officers went on strike Friday, raising fears for the security of the Carnival extravaganza that sets this seaside city throbbing. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)AP - Few police officers have adhered to a strike just days before this city's world-famous Carnival kicks off, official said Saturday.


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