Brazilian President denies charge

Brasilia:

Brazilian President Michel Temer has rejected a bribery charge against him, saying it is a “fiction” based on “revenge and vengeance”.

In a passionate speech, he questioned the authenticity of the evidence presented by Brazil’s chief prosecutor.

Mr Temer is accused of receiving money from the executives of a meatpacking firm implicated in a corruption scandal. He denies any wrongdoing.

BBC