Brazil and the USA have agreed to work together and promote development in the Amazon.
The decision was made in a meeting between diplomats of the two countries on Friday.
The private-sector developments have been supplemented by a biodiversity conservation fund for the Amazon.
Brazil's foreign minister Ernesto Araujo claimed that opening the rainforest to economic development is the only way to protect it.
Saudi Arabia intercepts 3 missiles, 3 drones targeting different regions
Yemen's Saudi-led coalition has announced on Friday the interception of a ballistic missile, two cruise missiles, and three drones targeting Saudi Arabia in several regions.
White House press secretary Zacharia fired in less than a week after facing criticism
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia has been fired after less than a week on the job, two US officials said on Friday, after a rocky start as President Donald Trump's top spokesperson.
Indian police detain 'cockroach' movement founder Dipke ahead of protest
Police detained India's 'cockroach' movement founder Abhijeet Dipke and some supporters on Friday, ahead of a protest called by him in capital Delhi's central business district, the latest rally to demand the resignation of India's election chief.
Pope Leo to make Sunday appearance after 'steady improvement'
Pope Leo will appear in public on Sunday for the first time since undergoing lung cancer surgery as the 71-year-old pontiff shows steady improvement and is able to work and do normal daily activities independently, the Vatican said on Friday.
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