Stories for December 17th 2014

Wednesday, December 17th 2014 - 03:46 UTC
Cristina makes major castling on eve of Mercosur Summit

Evo Morales, Governor Urribarri play football - New Intelligence boss appointed.
Wednesday, December 17th 2014 - 02:52 UTC
RIO GAMES 2016 Mascots named after girl from Ipanema Musicians

“Vinicius” De Moraes and Antonio Carlos “Tom” Jobim extend bossa nova influence to Olympìc and Paralympic Games symbols respectively.
Wednesday, December 17th 2014 - 00:53 UTC
Brazil's real sinks against US dollar to lowest rate in 10 years

The currency closed at R$ 2.76 per US$ 1 dollar. Domestic politics, international oil prices, US Fed measures and Russian ruble drop to blame.

Cristina makes major castling on eve of Mercosur Summit