[03:27.62]Mr Gaspar is considered the author of the reform package demanded by the European Union and International Monetary Fund in return for a $100bn bailout.
[03:37.10]The Portuguese government has been under pressure to move away from the austerity measures
[03:41.83] as the economy heads for a three straight years of recession with more than 17 per cent of its workforce jobless.
[03:48.76]Lorry drivers in Brazil have started three days of nationwide protest demanding lower fuel prices and exemption from road tolls.
[03:57.63]Hundreds of vehicles partially blocked the motorway that leads to the country’s busiest port, Santos.
[04:02.66]Brazil’s national football team won the Confederations Cup final against Spain on Sunday and there had been expectations that this might appease the protesters.
[04:10.71]Brazilians have been demonstrating for nearly a month against issues ranging from the cost of hosting next year’s World Cup to corruption and poor public services.
[04:20.02]Finally in tennis, and Serena Williams, the reigning Wimbledon women’s champion and odds-on favourite to win this year’s singles title, has been knocked out.
[04:28.97]The world No. 1 lost over three sets to Sabine Lisicki of Germany.
[04:33.66]Speaking after her victory, she said Wimbledon was a special place for her.
[04:37.55]"Serena played a fantastic match. She’s such a tough opponent.