About 100 dogs happily wagged their tails to samba music while socialising at the Blocao street party. The event drew around 300 people and their pets. “I think this is just wonderful; I’ve been ...

Clowns complete with red noses and tutus delivered the joy of Carnival to sick children in a Rio de Janeiro hospital on Tuesday, bringing the ebullient festivities normally found on the streets ...

sparking a national fervor usually reserved for the Rio Carnival or the football World Cup. "The Oscar is ours," an announcer shouted over the loudspeakers, news greeted with screaming and hugs ...