Rio De Janeiro

A UK-based surgeon successfully separated Brazilian twins who were conjoined at the head, according to Independent report. Bernardo and Arthur Lima, both almost 4 years old, underwent at least seven operations in Rio de Janeiro, with Dr. Noor ul Owase Jeelani from London's Great… read-more

French daredevil, Nathan Paulin, covered a distance of 500 meters at an altitude of 264 feet, by crossing Babilonia Hill and Urca Hill in Rio de Janerio on December 4. In a viral video, he was seen walking on a slackline, a bridge of webbing. While a large group of people gathered to watch Paulin, the video posted on Twitter by… read-more

At least 28 people including one police officer were killed in a police shootout with drug traffickers on May 7 in Jacarezhino slum of Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro. Indicating an investigation into the incident, the Supreme Court worried over 'arbitrary execution' and human rights abuses. Reportedly, the shootout occurred over reports of drug traffickers recruiting teenagers. Residents complained of abuse as they allegedly witnessed unarmed people… read-more

Brazil's Samba Schools, the organizers of the world-famous Samba Carnival, have decided to postpone the event citing COVID-19 concerns. Reportedly, the authorities have denied the possibility of event happening until the COVID-19 vaccine is discovered. "We are looking for an alternate solution for the event, which is safer for the city," said the organizers. "This is the first time in a century that the carnival has been canceled," they added… read-more