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A Brazilian congressional human rights committee on Thursday approved legislation that would allow psychologists to treat homosexuality as a disorder or pathology.

A conservative party is challenging a judicial ruling that requires all of Brazil’s notary publics to register same-sex civil unions as marriages if couples request it.

Brazilian notary publics must register same-sex civil unions as marriages if the couple requests it, the country’s National Council of Justice said Tuesday.

Brazil is guaranteeing homosexual couples’ right to access assisted fertilization.

A whirlwind tour of this bustling Brazilian city reveals a feast for the eyes - from gorgeous men and women to world-class museums and shopping that will require an extra suitcase for the flight home.

Looking good has always been serious business in Brazil. Now it’s big business, too. A flush new middle class is dropping major cash on designer shampoos, lotions and cosmetics, rapidly turning this country into a beauty industry powerhouse.

Karl Lagerfeld is teaming up with Brazilian footwear label Melissa, known for its colorful plastic shoes.

Brazilian health officials say doctors will be required to notify authorities of every HIV case in the nation.

Brazil’s small but growing ranks of transgender models - leggy, high-cheekboned sirens who were born men - are causing a splash here as well as in Paris and other international fashion capitals.

Rio de Janeiro-based designers have unveiled fall-winter 2013 collections in step with the city’s perennially balmy tropical climate.