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A fire in a factory that produces costumes for the carnival in Rio de Janeiro has left 10 people hospitalized, health ...

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Thousands of worshippers clad in white robes spilled onto Arpoador beach in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday to pay homage to Yemanja, the Afro-Brazilian sea goddess. Devotees ...

An explosion of colour and flamboyant dancing, Rio de Janeiro Carnival is not to be missed in Brazil. But the performing in the city's famed festivities could be in jeopardy for some samba schools.

“I woke up in Rio de Janeiro accompanying the celebrations of Yemanja Day. Lady of the waters, light breeze, sea air, waves and immensity,” Franco, who is the sister of slain councilwoman ...