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In scramble for coronavirus supplies, rich countries push poor aside

New York Times: Developing nations cannot find enough materials and equipment.

'A little flu': Brazil's Bolsonaro makes life-or-death coronavirus gamble

The president has the most dismissive position of any major world leader over Covid-19.

Trapped in Argentina: Kiwi's desperate bid to get last flight home

Fernando Rodrigues battled dirty hospitals and hotels that wouldn't give him a bed.

Christ the Redeemer lights up to honour coronavirus-hit countries

A mass was held in honour of the victims of the virus worldwide.

Coronavirus: Ministry survey hints at school closures

Ministry seeks answers in two days on coping with possible school closures.

Coronavirus: Trump declares national emergency

US announcement comes as Europe becomes epicentre of pandemic, WHO says.

Trump pictured next to man with virus - does not plan to get tested

Brazilian aide has tested positive for coronavirus days after standing next to Trump.

Coronavirus: Brazil confirms first case

'Now we will see how this virus behaves in a tropical country in the middle of summer.'

South America's best... everything

New finds, old favourites and deep, rich memories.

Saving the Amazon: Fighting fires and illegal loggers

Times: Meet the police and indigenous people fighting for their lives and their land.

In the Amazon, fires steal breath, but smoke smells of money

New York Times: To some the smoke of Brazil's rainforest fires is the smell of money.

Sister admits horror 'womb raider' murder

Teen accused of bludgeoning pregnant sister to death before cutting out her baby.

Brazil: Beating the drum for Salvador da Bahia

Drums beat continuously in Salvador da Bahia.

Booted out: Paraplegic barred on health grounds

Paraplegic facing deportation calls for more humane immigration policy.

Juliana Carvalho: Is ending discrimination crazy?

A paraplegic's plea to the Immigration Minister.

Refused entry at Auckland Airport. Who are the top offenders?

Border refusal for Malaysians and Brazilians more of a worry than China, ex-minister says.

Tribe in Brazil ready to fight for Amazon home

The Tembe people fear for their lives and their way of life in Brazil's rainforest.

Rock legend's epic Trump take-down

One of most famous voices in rock music has broken his usual silence on things political.