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Dilma Rousseff Says She Will Fight On

Brazilian President speaks to the BBC; Wildfires in Canada; A diamond from Botswana

Brazilian President, Dilma Rousseff, has told the BBC that she will fight on and is determined to keep her job even if she is temporarily suspended for the duration of an impeachment trial.

The Canadian province of Alberta declares a state of emergency as wild fires force the entire city of Fort McMurray to evacuate.

And, a diamond the size of a tennis ball is due to go on sale here in London. The Lesedi la Rona diamond was discovered in Botswana last year and is thought to be worth more than $70 million.

50 minutes

Last on

Thu 5 May 201605:06GMT

Broadcast

  • Thu 5 May 201605:06GMT