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Recently released figures from Brazil’s National Institute for Space Research (INPE) showed an 83 percent increase in fire outbreaks in Brazil in comparison to the same period in 2018, representing the highest number of blazes since the agency began collecting such data in 2013, Reuters reported. Yesterday, Macron posted a tweet that described the fires as an “international crisis,” as concern grew around the world over the apparent lack of concern shown by Bolsonaro and his administration....

Ever since, Brazil has been winning the race. The government has tamed inflation and unemployment and put the books in the black. And even as the world economy has slowed, Brazil’s has looked fit and fortunate. No longer. Just the other day, the cardinals of high finance were saying last rites for Argentina. Now everyone is praying for Brazil, too. The latest troubles began in December, when Buenos Aires’s brush with default had much of the Third World bracing for a knock-on effect–nowhere more than Brazil, where the real went into a tailspin and investors scrambled for the cashier....

The Brazil captain was shown a straight red card in Wednesday’s defeat to Colombia following a melee in which he appeared to kick the ball at Colombia’s Pablo Armero and attempt to headbutt Jeison Murillo. MORE: Dempsey suspended for tearing up ref’s notebook | Galaxy named after Ronaldo Neymar saw his initial one-match ban increased to four games on Friday, meaning he will miss Brazil’s final Group C game against Venezuela and all three knockout stage matches, should Dunga’s men get that far....

“400k dead? Who are responsible and accomplices?” said Rio de Paz, the non-governmental organization that set up the demonstration in a Facebook post translated by Google. “Every hour a dramatization will be done by the protesters, symbolizing the burial of those whose lives would have been preserved if the Brazilian public authorities did not act with such neglect and incompetence.” Each of the 400 fake body bogs donned a Brazilian national flag, and demonstrators laid the plastic bags on the beach in a performance “symbolizing the burial of those whose lives would have been preserved if the Brazilian public authorities did not act with such neglect and incompetence,” the Facebook post said....

Middlesbrough, who have 11 points and are placed 15th in the league after 12 games, are a point and position below their weekend opponents. They have conceded 13 goals so far and only five other teams have let in fewer goals than them. “It’s going to be a tough game. They’re not easy to break down and don’t concede too many goals,” Gray told the club website (www.lcfc.com). “I saw a few of their games and they’re difficult to break down but if we’re on it we can break down anyone....

Roh probably got it right when he described the conversation as “an important turning point.” Coming on the eve of the 40th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War (page 27), the meeting of the two longtime adversaries showed Moscow’s readiness to make a new–and rich–friend at the risk of snubbing its North Korean ally. “This is sort of on the scale of Sadat flying to Jerusalem to meet with Begin in 1977,” said a Western diplomat in Seoul....

The actor, 47, was all smiles in New York’s Central Park alongside Carey Mulligan. Bradley sported a tan suit, pink dress shirt, and red tie while his co-star wore a cream-colored jacket and matching skirt with an orange top. Bradley is portraying late American conductor and West Side Story composer Leonard Bernstein in the film, which he’s also directing. Meanwhile, Carey, 37, plays his wife, Felicia Montealegre. However, just recently, people have been calling out the upcoming flick, accusing production of being “anti-Semitic....

There are two main types of bradycardia—sinus bradycardia and heart block. Sinus bradycardia is a resting heart rate of under 60 beats per minute that arises from the sinus node, which sets heart rhythm. Sinus bradycardia can be normal for some people, but it may need treatment if it causes symptoms. Heart block, an abnormal type of bradycardia, may lead to serious symptoms and outcomes. This article explains bradycardia symptoms and their causes....

With shortstop Eugenio Suarez on the move to cover the bag, it was more akin to an alley-oop in basketball. Ho-hum, Mr. Phillips.

Though it isn’t entirely clear, it seems as though Wiswald is a combination of two german words, Wissen (which means knowledge) and Wald (which means forest). Given what is already known about Bravely Default 2’s Wiswald, calling it the forest of knowledge makes a lot of sense. Its inhabitants are magically gifted, but they do little to stop the ever encroaching growth of nature around them. RELATED: Bravely Default 2 Details Combat System...

As expected, the Braves called up the former Cy Young winner — who signed a 1-year, $13 million deal in early June — on Friday, the same day he is expected to make his first start of the season. MORE: Watch ‘ChangeUp,’ a new MLB live whiparound show on DAZN Atlanta (44-31), which leads the NL East by four games over the Phillies, has seen mixed results from their starting pitching this season....

The hosts also drew 0-0 with South Africa on Thursday and were roundly booed by the 65,000-strong crowd here on Sunday as they failed to break down a stubborn Iraq side, reports Xinhua. They will next face Group A leaders Denmark to decide their fate. Denmark downed South Africa 1-0 in the second round of the group games. Denmark, who drew with Iraq 0-0 in the first mnatch, have four points after two matches....

With the coronavirus pandemic continuing to cause havoc in South America, and Colombia dealing with anti-government protests, there was a very real threat at one stage that an event which has already been pushed back once would need to be rescheduled again. CONMEBOL has, however, taken decisive action and announced that the hosts of the 2019 tournament will be stepping up again in the federation’s hour of need. What has CONMEBOL said?...

Messi has acknowledged his form has yet to peak at this year’s tournament, Argentina’s captain scoring only once in four games to date – a strike that came from the penalty spot. With Argentina having lost each of the past two Copa America finals to Chile on spot-kicks, Messi will be determined to right that wrong in Brazil, though he failed to convert a strong personal desire for 2018-19 Champions League success into glory for Barcelona....

Eight-time winners of the competition Brazil have been eliminated at this stage by the same opponents in their last two knockout-round involvements, both times on penalties. Brazil failed to make it as far as the last eight in the United States three years ago but they had less trouble progressing this time around, sealing top spot in Group A with a resounding 5-0 victory over Peru in their final group game....

In fact, just recently, Paul revealed that he has chosen Cranston to be the godfather of his newest child. Paul, 42, and his wife Lauren Parsekian, 35, welcomed their second child, a baby boy, just last month. RELATED: Better Call Saul Season 6 Trailer Shows Jimmy and Kim Break Bad Speaking to Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show, the Breaking Bad star explained that he asked Cranston, 66, on his birthday to be his son’s godfather and that he has already met the baby in person....

Whether it was Rashad Jennings being told not to score or coach Tom Coughlin calling for quarterback Eli Manning to pass it on third-and-goal, the Giants had to kick a field goal to give themselves a six-point lead over the Cowboys with under two minutes remaining. MORE: Week 2 picks | Betting lines | Power Rankings But the Giants defense still had an opportunity to seal the win if it could just stop Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo and the Dallas offense....

The unveiling of player ratings is a highly anticipated event, with each iteration including an exclusive group that enter the coveted 99 Club. Other players in the league fall in line, too, and as the season unfolds it becomes clear that surprises are aplenty, and judging who will rise to the top and who will fall to the wayside is simply impossible. The unexpected participants in this year’s finale has highlighted this more than ever....

Here’s a breakdown of the six events that make up the STIHL Timbersports. MORE: STIHL Timbersports 30th anniversary | Hunting gear and gadgets from ATA 2015 Hot saw: This is the drag racing of Timbersports. This event consists of each competitor equiped with a modified chainsaw and their goal is to make four precise cuts resulting in three ‘cookies’ from the end of the log. They only get six inches to work with, so it’s not just about speed; it’s all about precision....