Brazil`s ex Prez Lula has throat cancer: Hospital

Last Updated: Sunday, October 30, 2011, 13:35

The 66-year-old former Brazilian leader has a tumour in his larynx, according to the Sirio-Libanes Hospital.

Lula probed for administrative misconduct: Official

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 23, 2011, 14:11

Brazilian prosecutors said they were opening a case against former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva for administrative misconduct and were seeking to block his assets.

Lula weeps in last speech as Brazil President

Last Updated: Thursday, December 30, 2010, 11:11

Brazilian President steps down on Saturday as his successor is inaugurated.

Lula could run again in 2014: Brazil`s chief of staff

Last Updated: Monday, December 20, 2010, 11:47

Brazil`s popular outgoing President hands power to Dilma Rousseff on Jan 1.

Brazil recognises Palestinian state

Last Updated: Saturday, December 4, 2010, 20:49

Brazilian Prez has recognised a Palestinian state within 1967 borders.

Lula`s pick favored as Brazil votes for president

Last Updated: Sunday, October 3, 2010, 22:28

Brazilians voted in elections on Sunday that were seen giving a convincing win to the pragmatic hand-picked successor of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, possibly big enough for her to avoid a draining runoff vote.

Lula biopic to represent Brazil at Oscars

Last Updated: Friday, September 24, 2010, 11:41

A film about the life of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was chosen Thursday to represent the South American country in the Best Foreign Language Film category at next year`s Oscars, the culture ministry said.

Brazil`s Lula denies looking to be next UN chief

Last Updated: Friday, July 2, 2010, 10:14

Brazil`s leader has rejected reports that he wants to become next UN chief.

Brazil`s Lula insists on `negotiated solution` with Iran

Last Updated: Friday, May 28, 2010, 22:24

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva reiterated today his insistence that a "negotiated solution" be found with Iran over its nuclear program, as the US and other powers mulled sanctions.

Brazil Prez Lula warns UN over Iran sanctions

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 19, 2010, 23:46

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Wednesday warned of a setback over Iran`s nuclear programme if the UN Security Council failed to show a willingness to negotiate with Tehran following its fuel swap deal.

Brazil`s president fined for early campaigning

Last Updated: Friday, March 19, 2010, 11:13

Brazil`s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was fined for campaigning for his chosen successor well before such promotional activities were permitted.

Brazilian President rules out return to presidency in 2015

Last Updated: Saturday, February 20, 2010, 09:50

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva emphatically ruled out the possibility of seeking a return to the presidency in 2015, as long as his favoured candidate wins October elections to choose his successor.