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Selection of classic tales is a good option for those who want to know a little more about Arab literature. The volume, released in the second semester of 2005 by publishing house Ediouro, brings many stories from known authors of the Arab world, like Gibran Khalil Gibran. The selection and the translation to Portuguese were made by the writer Jamil Almansur Haddad and by the poet José Paulo Paes.

Between two and three million Muslims will be in Saudi Arabia in January for the pilgrimage of the holy places of Islam, like the Kaaba, place of adoration built by the prophet Abraham, and Mount Arafat, where he also went in the past. Brazilians of the Islamic religion, such as the tradesman Nagib Smaidi and his wife Soraia, leave this weekend to participate in the religious ritual.

Between two and three million Muslims will be in Saudi Arabia in January for the pilgrimage of the holy places of Islam, like the Kaaba, place of adoration built by the prophet Abraham, and Mount Arafat, where he also went in the past. Brazilians of the Islamic religion, such as the tradesman Nagib Smaidi and his wife Soraia, leave this weekend to participate in the religious ritual.

Agência Brasil Brasília – Since the creation of the Brazilian Ministry of Tourism in 2003, sector revenue has practically doubled and is expected to reach US$4 billion this year, reports minister Walfrido dos Mares Guia. And as the sector is labor-intensive, that is good news; the minister says that direct and indirect employment in the

Agência Brasil* Brasília – Brazil and another four nations should receive today (19) award "Special Recognition for South-South Solidarity" for the country support to the recovery and reconstruction of the countries in southeast Asia that were affected by tsunamis at the end of 2004. The ceremony will take place at the United Nations (UN) offices

Agência Brasil* Brasília – Brazil and another four nations should receive today (19) award “Special Recognition for South-South Solidarity” for the country support to the recovery and reconstruction of the countries in southeast Asia that were affected by tsunamis at the end of 2004. The ceremony will take place at the United Nations (UN) offices

The businessman from the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul is going to receive an award from the Brazilian Foreign Office (Itamaraty), the Order of Rio Branco, for having volunteered in the rescue of victims in various natural disasters. Taking a machine to cut concrete and iron, produced by his company, Bristol, over the last 20 years he has travelled to various countries affected by earthquakes, volcanoes and tsunamis.

The businessman from the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul is going to receive an award from the Brazilian Foreign Office (Itamaraty), the Order of Rio Branco, for having volunteered in the rescue of victims in various natural disasters. Taking a machine to cut concrete and iron, produced by his company, Bristol, over the last 20 years he has travelled to various countries affected by earthquakes, volcanoes and tsunamis.

São Paulo – During the month of November, 2.8 million people travelled by aeroplane in domestic flights in Brazil. The number of passengers rose 21.1% in comparison with November last year. The number of available seats on domestic flights also increased, from 3.3 million to 4.1 million. These figures were furnished by the Department of