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Loggers attack Brazilian environmental official in Amazon; Bolsonaro silent

In April an official from IBAMA, Brazil’s environmental agency was violently assaulted by loggers and needed hospital treatment in Pará state. The incident was caught on video. The IBAMA operation was targeting illegal deforestation carried out by land …

JBS gets court nod to reopen Brazil plant closed over COVID-19 outbreak

SAO PAULO, May 30 (Reuters) - A Brazilian labor court on Saturday ruled that JBS SA can reopen its chicken processing plant in the southern state of Santa Catarina, according to a copy of the decision seen by Reuters. The plant, which employs about 1,500 …

Brazilian reporters withdraw from presidential palace coverage because of attacks by Bolsonaro followers

Saturday, May 30th 2020 - 08:43 UTC Bolsonaro has made a habit of stopping at the residence's entrance to speak to cheering supporters, take selfies with them and make comments to the journalists. Brazil's four largest news media outlets said they …

UPDATE 3-Brazil's Bolsonaro urges Supreme Court to shelve 'fake news' probe

BRASILIA (Reuters) - President Jair Bolsonaro slammed Brazil’s Supreme Court on Thursday for investigating an alleged disinformation and intimidation campaign by his supporters, as a political crisis deepened amid the country’s accelerating COVID-19 …

Brazil’s Bolsonaro slams supreme court over ‘fake news’ probe

Brasília — President Jair Bolsonaro slammed Brazil’s supreme court on Thursday for investigating an alleged disinformation and intimidation campaign involving his supporters, as a political crisis mushrooms amid the country’s accelerating Covid-19 outbreak …

In Brazil, a President Under Fire Lashes Out at Investigators

RIO DE JANEIRO — The embattled president of Brazil stood outside his mansion on Thursday, indignant and angry, wearing a necktie patterned with assault rifles. The day before, the police had raided properties linked to several of his most die-hard …

Brazil's Bolsonaro slams top court investigation of allies for alleged fake news

FILE PHOTO: Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro adjusts his mask as he leaves Alvorada Palace, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Brasilia, Brazil May 13, 2020. REUTERS/Adriano Machado/File Photo BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazil’s …

Brazil's Bolsonaro slams top court investigation of allies for alleged fake news

Week in Review: Brazil becomes a Covid-19 epicentre and Hollywood mulls its red carpet options

Issued on: 29/05/2020 - 13:44Modified: 29/05/2020 - 13:44 FRANCE 24 takes a look at how Brazil has become a Covid-19 hotspot and how nations from Argentina to Greece are dealing with the pandemic. Meanwhile, Hollywood searches for socially …

New Zika Cases in Brazil Overshadowed by Covid-19

579 Cases in 3 Months Show Need for Reproductive Rights, Sanitation As Covid-19 dominates headlines, the Zika virus silently continues to put women and children at grave risk in Brazil, and the country has not taken nearly enough steps to combat the …

Coronavirus update: Global death toll tops 360,000 as Brazil, South Korea, Iran and the Philippines record spikes in new ...

The global death toll from the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 climbed above 360,000 on Friday, as Brazil, South Korea, the Philippines, Iran and Portugal all reported spikes in infections. South Korea has closed more than 200 schools that had reopened …

Brazilian politician compares police investigation raids to Kristallnacht

RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil’s education minister drew criticism for likening police raids targeting allies of the country’s president to Kristallnacht. “Today was the day of infamy, national shame, and it will be remembered as the Brazilian Night of the Broken …

Brazil's Vale says reversed order to shut Itabira issued by labor authorities

SAO PAULO, May 29 (Reuters) - Brazilian mining company Vale SA said in a securities filing on Friday that its Itabira iron ore mining site was ordered shut under an order from the labor authorities, but that it was able to immediately reverse that order …

Brazil sees record number of COVID-19 cases, more than 1,000 deaths in 24 hours

Brazil registered a new record in Covid-19 cases and more than 1,000 dead in a 24-hour period, according to official figures released on Thursday. The South American country has the world’s second highest number of confirmed novel coronavirus cases — 438, …

Brazilian judge suspends Neymar's fine payment to tax authorities

Neymar (Getty Images) BRASÍLIA: A Brazilian judge has suspended Neymar's payment of a fine of 88 million reais ($16.28 million) to tax authorities for irregularities, notably in connection with his transfer to Barcelona in 2013. The judge, Decio …

Photos of mass graves in Brazil show the stark toll of the coronavirus, as experts predict that it will surpass 125000 ...

By comparison, the US is expected to reach 131,967 deaths by August 4. Earlier this week, Brazil surpassed the US in the daily death toll from the virus. Brazil now has the second-highest number of coronavirus cases, surpassing Russia. Photos of mass …

Furious Bolsonaro slams the Supreme Court for investigating his supporters

Friday, May 29th 2020 - 08:51 UTC “The Supreme Court investigation is targeting those who support me. They want to remove the media that I have in my favor,” he told reporters President Jair Bolsonaro slammed Brazil's Supreme Court on Thursday for …

Spread of coronavirus threatening Brazilian slaughterhouses

Friday, May 29th 2020 - 07:14 UTC JBS SA is also facing challenges, as it is being sued by labor prosecutors in two Brazilian states over alleged failure to adequately protect workers Brazilian food company BRF SA said the potential closure of …

News24.com | Covid-19 wrap | 1 000 dead in 24 hours in Brazil, India coronavirus death toll passes China's

According to Health Ministry data, Brazil registered 26 417 new cases and over 1 000 deaths in a 24 hour-period. India's coronavirus death toll passed neighbouring China's, with 175 new fatalities, taking the total to 4 706. South Korea imposed …

ROSEN, NATIONALLY REGARDED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Reminds Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. Investors of Important Deadline ...

NEW YORK, May 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: HALL) between March 5, 2019 and March 17, 2020, inclusive (the “Class Period”), …

ROSEN, NATIONALLY REGARDED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Reminds Baidu, Inc. Investors of Important Deadline in Class Action – BIDU

NEW YORK, May 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIDU) between March 16, 2019, and April 7, 2020, inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important …

ROSEN, NATIONALLY REGARDED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Reminds Grand Canyon Education, Inc. Investors of Important Deadline in ...

NEW YORK, May 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: LOPE) between January 5, 2018 and January 27, 2020, inclusive (the “Class Period”), …

Vincent Imhoff and Shannon Dorvall of Imhoff & Associates, Dive Into Lori Loughlin’s Sentencing Over College Scandal

"Despite overwhelming proof of governmental misconduct, the court failed to impose any punishment on the prosecution"- Imhoff & Associates Newsletter LOS ANGELES, CA, US, May 29, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States …

The Charleston South Carolina Police Department Enlists the Help of The Submarine Way To Drive Cultural Change

The City of Charleston's deepening commitment to more effective community equity and relations has led to this partnership with The Submarine Way. CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- It is not about …

MedLaw Publishing's Best Selling Book, Capitol Hills Criminal Underground is Coming to TV this June

MedLaw publishing is pleased to announce that its best selling book, Capitol Hills Criminal Underground, will be the subject of a two-hour cable TV special. NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOX Nation, the on-demand …

Author & Broadcaster Judge Herb Dodell Guests on Sherrod Small's Race Wars to Discuss Legal Rights During COVID-19

Also featuring co-host Keren Margolis and Economist & Best-Selling Author James Altucher NEW YORK, NY, USA, May 29, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author and KCAA radio host, Judge Herb Dodell was a featured guest on popular comedy podcast, Race …

Ted Schaer on Cyber Liability for Businesses

Ted Schaer offers expert insight into handling the aftermath of a cyber breach PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Attorney Ted Schaer has been practicing law for more than thirty years and specializes in …

SHAREHOLDER ALERT BY FORMER LOUISIANA ATTORNEY GENERAL: KSF REMINDS BIDU, GRPN, GSX, LOPE INVESTORS of Lead Plaintiff ...

NEW ORLEANS, May 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors of pending deadlines in the following securities class action lawsuits: GSX …

SHAREHOLDER ALERT BY FORMER LOUISIANA ATTORNEY GENERAL: KSF REMINDS FITB, I, SERV, ZM INVESTORS of Lead Plaintiff ...

NEW ORLEANS, May 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors of pending deadlines in the following securities class action lawsuits: Fifth …

SHAREHOLDER ALERT BY FORMER LOUISIANA ATTORNEY GENERAL: KSF REMINDS BBBY, ELAN, IQ, R INVESTORS of Lead Plaintiff ...

NEW ORLEANS, May 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors of pending deadlines in the following securities class action lawsuits: Bed Bath …

Paul Sternberg Details Cyberbullying Laws and Practical Case Resolutions in His New Book

HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Texas-based Attorney Paul Sternberg, who is the author of The Guide to Internet Defamation and Website Removal, helps readers understand the laws surrounding children and adult …

Jean Danhong Chen Provides Insight into How the New Presidential Executive Order Will Affect Immigration to the US

Though President Trump has signed an executive order suspending immigration in the United States, Jean Danhong Chen highlights how these measures are temporary. SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On …

PDG Named One Of Training Industry's 2020 Top Training Company for Training Outsourcing

MALVERN, PENNSYLVANIA, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Performance Development Group (PDG), a leading innovator and learning solution provider for large global corporations, today announced it has been named a 2020 Top Training …

HAGENS BERMAN, NATIONAL TRIAL ATTORNEYS, Investigating Credit Acceptance Corporation (CACC) For Potential Securities Law ...

SAN FRANCISCO, May 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hagens Berman urges investors in Credit Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ: CACC) to submit their losses now.  Relevant Holding Period: Before May 28, 2020 Visit: www.hbsslaw.com/investor-fraud/CACC …

Sagacious IP partners with ‘Europe India IP Forum’ of EBTC to foster Europe-Indian collaboration

Sagacious IP partners with the “Europe-India IP Forum” of the European Business and Technology Centre to foster Europe-Indian collaboration. EINDHOVEN, NETHERLANDS, May 29, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sagacious IP, a global intellectual property …

HALL INVESTOR ALERT: Kirby McInerney LLP Reminds Investors That a Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Hallmark ...

NEW YORK, May 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Kirby McInerney LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas on behalf of those who acquired Hallmark Financial Services …

HBB INVESTOR ALERT: Kirby McInerney LLP Announces That a Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Hamilton Beach ...

NEW YORK, May 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Kirby McInerney LLP announces that it has filed a class action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York on behalf of those who acquired Hamilton Beach Brands Holding …

CLNY INVESTOR ALERT: Kirby McInerney LLP Announces That a Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Colony Capital, ...

NEW YORK, May 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Kirby McInerney LLP announces that it has filed a class action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California on behalf of those who acquired Colony Capital, Inc. (“ …

GRPN INVESTOR ALERT: Kirby McInerney LLP Reminds Investors That a Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Groupon, ...

NEW YORK, May 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Kirby McInerney LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois on behalf of those who acquired Groupon, Inc. (“Groupon” or …