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Amazon indians to get free internet connection

By Alain at 03/30/07 10:03

The Brazilian environment and communications ministers have signed an agreement with the Forest People's Network to provide free satellite Internet access to native Indian tribes in the Amazon in an effort to help protect the world's biggest rain forest.

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Brazil approves diversion of river project despite opposition

Despite intense and bitter opposition by a number of environmental groups, Brazil's environmental agency has approved a $2 billion project to shift the course of a major river in Brazil.

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Brazil beat Ghana 1-0 in soccer friendly

In a friendly soccer match in Ghana on Tuesday, which was reminiscent of the second round match in the last world cup, Brazil beat Ghana 1-0.

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Gol airline buys Varig

The nation's former flagship airline, Varig, has been bought by Gol airline in a cash and stock deal valued at about US$275 million.

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Internet users in Brazil earn 3 times more

According to a recent study, Brazilians who make use of the internet are likely to be earning 3 times as much income as the average citizen, due to the difference in educational levels.

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Environmentalists attack river diversion scheme

Local environmentalists are up in arms about the highly controversial move by the Brazilian government to divert the course of a major Brazilian river, the Sao Francisco

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