21 dead as torrential rain hits Brazil

21 dead as torrential rain hits Brazil

At least 21 people have been killed in torrential rain that hit the Brazilian states of Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, triggering flash floods and destroying homes, authorities said on Tuesday (Mar 3).
Thieves steal US$5 million from Lufthansa plane in Brazil

Thieves steal US$5 million from Lufthansa plane in Brazil

A group of thieves stole US$5 million in cash, which had been due to travel from Brazil to Switzerland aboard a Lufthansa jet, at a large freight airport near Sao Paulo, police said on Monday (Mar 6).