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Thousands of Supporters of Brazil's former President Stormed Government Buildings in the Capital
Several thousand supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro stormed the National Congress, the presidential palace and the Supreme Court in the capital. The security services restored order after some delay. There are no reports of casualties during the riots.
Rio de Janeiro Protests Turn Violent (Video)
Tear gas and light grenades used the Brazilian state police force in Rio de Janeiro against protesters last night, TASS reported.
Artists, musicians and other people from the cultural communities organized a campaign to demand the resignation of Brazilian President Michel Temer. The protest was peaceful until masked people appeared in the area outside the local parliament building.
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Dilma Rousseff is Accused of Creating an Organised Crime Structure
Brazil's Prosecutor General Rodrigo Zhano has filed a request with the Federal Supreme Court for charges against former presidents of the country, Luis Inasi Lula da Silva and Dilma Rousseff, for the creation of a criminal organization. An accusation has also been raised against six other members of the Brazilian Labor Party. Reports Sega.
Rousseff accuses Brazil opposition of 'coup-mongering'
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff said on Oct. 13 her opponents are trying to overthrow a democratically elected government by seeking to oust her without any material facts while spreading hatred and intolerance across Latin America's largest country.
UAE executes woman convicted of US teacher's murder
The United Arab Emirates carried out a rare execution on July 13, putting to death by firing squad an Emirati woman convicted of the jihadist-inspired murder of a US school teacher, media reported.