Israel to get envoy to Brazil, after nearly 18 months

Netanyahu's appointment was barred in past from public service stemming from perjury indictment

Tourists visit the Christ the Redeemer statue with Sugarloaf Mountain (R) in the distance in Rio de Janeiro

Tourists visit the Christ the Redeemer statue with Sugarloaf Mountain (R) in the distance in Rio de Janeiro

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JANUARY 17, 2017 17:18

Updated: JANUARY 17, 2017 23:14