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Former presidents Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will start 12-year prison sentence after defying a court order. (AFP/ File Photo)

April 8th, 2018 - 05:00 GMT

Former Brazilian President to Begin 12-Year Prison Term After Defying Court Order

Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Saturday he plans to begin his 12-year prison sentence for corruption after defying a court order to turn himself in to federal authorities.

President Michel Temer waves as he takes office before the plenary of the Brazilian Senate in Brasilia, on August 31, 2016. (AFP/Andressa Anholete)

September 1st, 2016 - 09:00 GMT

Meet Michel Temer, Brazil’s new President - of Lebanese origin

President Hugo Chavez died on Tuesday after a two-year battle with cancer, ending 14 years of controversial rule that won him passionate support from Latin American to the Middle East.

March 6th, 2013 - 08:07 GMT

Middle East pines for 'Arab' hero Chavez

Ecuador is eyeing up Gulf states for investment

November 15th, 2012 - 01:12 GMT

Ecuador eyeing up Middle East

May 16th, 2010 - 03:26 GMT

Iran says Lula visit not connected to nuclear crisis

October 16th, 2007 - 12:01 GMT

sheikh ahmed concludes successful trip to brazil

October 11th, 2007 - 10:34 GMT

emirates celebrates launch in brazilian style

February 16th, 2004 - 02:00 GMT

Lebanon's President in Brazil

December 4th, 2003 - 02:00 GMT

Israel says Syria involved in ''terror'' attacks as Assad slams Israel as source of turmoil

August 20th, 2003 - 02:00 GMT

Brazil, US mourn death of UN top envoy in Baghdad

June 1st, 2003 - 02:00 GMT

Saudi Crown Prince receives Brazilian President

January 2nd, 2003 - 02:00 GMT