What's the story, Morning Glory? - The Age

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What's the story, Morning Glory? The Age Mr Battle, 71, one of four residents on the island, said that while Morning Glory clouds can be found elsewhere in the world, such as the Gulf of Mexico, only in Australia can they be observed with regularity. Typically, they start in mid-September and ...

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Breaking Bad Recap: S5E09, “Blood Money” - Raw Story

Breaking Bad Recap: S5E09, “Blood Money” Raw Story For reasons of time and availability, the Orange Couch has decided we're not going to be able to recap the last eight episodes of Breaking Bad, but that doesn't mean we can't still rehash last night's episode. And what an episode it was. No giant ...

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As he turns 87, Fidel Castro's role in Cuba is chiefly offstage - Globe and Mail

As he turns 87, Fidel Castro's role in Cuba is chiefly offstage Globe and Mail Fidel Castro turns 87 on Tuesday, largely out of sight but not out of mind, as Cuba struggles to move on from his half-century rule and as many of his policies are reconsidered under the leadership of his younger brother Raul. The birthday of one of ...

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'Latin America Strategy' Designates 'Marketing Empire' to Help Establish Its ... - San Francisco Chronicle (press release)

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'Latin America Strategy' Designates 'Marketing Empire' to Help Establish Its ... San Francisco Chronicle (press release) Latin America Strategy, an enterprise in the business to help companies expand to and succeed in Latin America, has chosen to partner with 'Marketing Empire' to help establish its global presence. Together, the two companies form a formidable force ...

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Kerry to visit Latin America amid tensions over surveillance - The Japan News

Kerry to visit Latin America amid tensions over surveillance The Japan News The Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP)—Secretary of State John Kerry's trip to Colombia and Brazil this week builds on efforts to deepen relations with Latin America, but he can expect a curt reception from the two U.S. allies after reports that an ...

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New English-language bookstore a 1st in Havana - Idaho State Journal

New English-language bookstore a 1st in Havana Idaho State Journal The brainchild of a longtime U.S. expat, Cuba Libro launched Friday as a bookshop, cafe and literary salon that offers islanders and tourists alike a unique space to buy or borrow tomes in the language of Shakespeare. Cuba Libro also gives customers an ...

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Chile investigates condor deaths

Health authorities are trying to find out what poisoned at least 20 condors in the Andes mountain range between Chile and Argentina.



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Resurgence of Jamaican 'Voodoo'

The resurgence of Obeah, Jamaica's variant of Voodoo, brings call for legal change



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Increasing Arrivals in Cuba by South American Tourists - Radio Cadena Agramonet

Increasing Arrivals in Cuba by South American Tourists Radio Cadena Agramonet Havana, Cuba, Aug 12.- Following the increase in the number of visitors from Chile and Brazil, the arrivals of tourists from the Southern Cone have surpassed 100 percent, which reveals growing interest in the Cuban tourism destination, according to ... Southern Cone Tourists to Cuba Surpass 100 Percent

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Demand For Helicopters Rising In Latin America - Aviation International News

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Demand For Helicopters Rising In Latin America Aviation International News There isn't one manufacturer that doesn't quietly salivate at the mention of the Latin American appetite for helicopters and the growth of that market. According to Honeywell's 15th Turbine-Powered Civil Helicopter Purchase Outlook, the appetite for ...

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The light inventor who is poor but proud

Brazilian inventor who changed a million lives but made no money



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Fidel Castro's role in Cuba is chiefly offstage as he turns 87 - Reuters

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Fidel Castro's role in Cuba is chiefly offstage as he turns 87 Reuters HAVANA (Reuters) - Fidel Castro turns 87 on Tuesday, largely out of sight but not out of mind, as Cuba struggles to move on from his half-century rule and as many of his policies are reconsidered under the leadership of his younger brother Raul. The ... South African Graduates Celebrate with Cuba

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Peru says slain rebels may be Shining Path leaders - Boston.com

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Peru says slain rebels may be Shining Path leaders Boston.com LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peruvian security forces said they believe they have killed two of the four leaders of what remains of the Shining Path rebel group during combat in a coca-growing region in the country's southeast, the president and armed forces ... Peru's security forces kill three Shining Path rebels

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Millennial Media, Inc. (MM): Millenial Media Undervalued With New Latin ... - Seeking Alpha

Millennial Media, Inc. (MM): Millenial Media Undervalued With New Latin ... Seeking Alpha Shares of digital advertisement company Millennial Media (MM) saw a nice boost of 8% on Friday. The rise was due to an announcement of a partnership in Latin America. With that new deal and shares that are significantly down from Millennial's IPO, it's ...

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Cuba Is an Attractive Destination for Visitors - Prensa Latina

Cuba Is an Attractive Destination for Visitors Prensa Latina 12 de agosto de 2013, 16:26Havana, Aug 12 (Prensa Latina) With its favorable climate, beaches, colonial architecture, distinct cultural history and varied tourist offers, Cuba continues to be an attractive destination for tourists. This opinion is ...

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New English-language bookstore a 1st in Havana - Las Vegas Sun

New English-language bookstore a 1st in Havana Las Vegas Sun Anglophones, rejoice: Cuba's first English-language bookstore, cafe and literary salon opened in Havana on Friday, offering islanders and tourists alike a unique space to converse, thumb through magazines and buy or borrow tomes in the language of ...

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One Man's Opinion: the celebration for the 50th anniversary of. the Industriales baseball team should have been done in Havana and not in Miami

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Top Peruvian Shining Path Rebels Killed

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Civil Rights, Cambodia, and Cuba: Memos That Made History - The Atlantic

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Civil Rights, Cambodia, and Cuba: Memos That Made History The Atlantic Many of the opinions address legal issues related to significant historical events, including presidential action during World War II, the blockade of Cuba, U.S. incursions into Cambodia during the Vietnam War, and Watergate. And many involve legal ...

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Reports: Jose Abreu defects - ESPN

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Reports: Jose Abreu defects ESPN The right-handed hitter is a former MVP in Cuba. He had one of the best seasons in league history in 2010-11, hitting .453 with 33 home runs and 93 RBI in only 66 games. He hit .360 with three homers and nine RBIs in the most recent World Baseball ... Cuban star Jose Dariel Abreu defects Jose Abreu defects Cuba; should the Yankees pursue him? Jose Dariel Abreu's Reported Defection Could Spice Up Free Agent Market Over ...

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Mexico opens oil sector to investment

After 75 years, Mexico is opening up its nationalised oil sector to private investment in a bid to boost growth and fund new projects.



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Southern Cone Tourists to Cuba Surpass 100 Percent - Prensa Latina

Southern Cone Tourists to Cuba Surpass 100 Percent Prensa Latina 12 de agosto de 2013, 12:13Buenos Aires, Aug 12 (Prensa Latina) With a rise in number of travelers from Chile and Brazil, the flow of tourists from the Southern Cone countries to Cuba now exceeds 100 percent, reflecting the growing interest of these ...

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Del Potro Holds Latin American Leadership in Tennis - Prensa Latina

Del Potro Holds Latin American Leadership in Tennis Prensa Latina 12 de agosto de 2013, 10:35Montecarlo, Aug 12 (Prensa Latina) Argentine Juan Martin del Potro held the lead for Latin America in the world rankings, after retaining the seventh place, announced today the Association of Tennis Professional (ATP). Del ...

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Illiberal Democracy in Latin America - Project Syndicate

Illiberal Democracy in Latin America Project Syndicate SANTIAGO – In an influential 1997 essay, Fareed Zakaria coined the term “illiberal democracy” to describe those countries that hold elections (of varying fairness) to choose their leaders, yet restrict civil liberties and political freedom. At the time ...

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Iran targets Latin American students for cultural immersion - Tico Times

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Iran targets Latin American students for cultural immersion Tico Times Iran has an unusual outreach program that targets young adults from countries south of the U.S. border. In recent years, the program has brought hundreds of Latin Americans to Iran for intensive Spanish-language instruction in Iranian religion and ... US may look at Latin American ties with Iran Iran Eyes Latin America to Foster Anti-US Views

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Jose Abreu defects Cuba; should the Yankees pursue him? - Pinstriped Bible

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Jose Abreu defects Cuba; should the Yankees pursue him? Pinstriped Bible Last night, slugging Cuban first baseman Jose Dariel Abreu reportedly defected from Cuba and is currently hiding somewhere in the Caribbean. The process to become an international free agent in another country is not short. Ben Badler at Baseball ... Cuban star Jose Dariel Abreu defects Reports: Jose Abreu defects Jose Dariel Abreu's Reported Defection Could Spice Up Free Agent Market Over ...

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Peru police kill Shining Path rebels

Security forces in Peru kill three members of the Shining Path rebel group, including the number two of the Maoist group, officials say.



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VIDEO: Pair in Peru jail over drugs probe

The Foreign Office in London and its Irish counterpart in Dublin say they are offering assistance to two women arrested in South America on suspicion of trafficking cocaine.



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How Two Reservoirs Have Become Billboards For What Climate Change Is ... - ThinkProgress

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How Two Reservoirs Have Become Billboards For What Climate Change Is ... ThinkProgress That's more than 9 percent below the 8.23 million acre feet that is supposed to be delivered downstream to Lake Mead for use in the states of California, Nevada and Arizona and the country of Mexico under the 81-year old Colorado River Compact and ...

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Cuban star Jose Dariel Abreu defects - SB Nation

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Cuban star Jose Dariel Abreu defects SB Nation Abreu, 26, is considered by many to be Cuba's best hitter and could command a bigger contract than fellow Cuban defectors Yoenis Cespedes and Yasiel Puig. The slugger posted huge numbers in Cuba's Serie Nacional, hitting .382/.535/.735 in 2012-2013. Jose Dariel Abreu's Reported Defection Could Spice Up Free Agent Market Over ...

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Uruguay's marijuana bill could produce ripple effect across Latin America - MiamiHerald.com

Uruguay's marijuana bill could produce ripple effect across Latin America MiamiHerald.com In fact, across Latin America, citizens seem generally reluctant to legalize pot, even as their governments (and the Organization of American States) increasingly call for at least discussing it as a way to reduce massive drug cartel revenues and ...

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Dale McFeatters - Snowden in Moscow: Fun is where you find it - Defiance Crescent News (subscription)

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Dale McFeatters - Snowden in Moscow: Fun is where you find it Defiance Crescent News (subscription) One Russian winter should convince Snowden, who defected from Hawaii, that his first choice of Venezuela or Ecuador for sanctuary was probably the right one. He will find that there's a lot to be said for sunshine and warmth. In an effort to be helpful ... Frosty times ahead for Snowden McFeatters: What is Edward Snowden going to do in Moscow?

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Abraham Jiménez Enoa: Celebrating the Industriales’ 50th birthday… in Miami

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Daily Headlines: August 12, 2013

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VIDEO: 'Lightning' blamed for Venezuela oil fire

Authorities say lightning was to blame for a fire breaking out at one of Venezuela's largest oil refineries on Sunday.



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Roger Machado takes his Ciego de Avila Tigers to the 2013 Canada Baseball Challenge

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Current Status of Carbapenemases in Latin America - Medscape

Current Status of Carbapenemases in Latin America Medscape Even though information about the prevalence of carbapenemases in Latin America is scarce, the SENTRY Antimicrobial Surveillance Program collected information from Latin American medical centers located in Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Mexico.

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Banana Wars Continue – Chiquita Once Again Tries to Work Its Omnipotent Will - Political Affairs Magazine

Banana Wars Continue – Chiquita Once Again Tries to Work Its Omnipotent Will Political Affairs Magazine Round One of the Eight-year Showdown: Latin American Grievances The CMOB was intensely disputed from its inception and in 1993, a panel of 5 Latin American banana-exporting countries (Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Nicaragua and Venezuela), requested ...

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Iran targets Latin American students for cultural immersion - The Seattle Times

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Iran targets Latin American students for cultural immersion The Seattle Times An Iranian outreach has brought hundreds of young Latin Americans to Iran for intensive Spanish-language instruction in Iranian religion and culture, much of it supervised by a man who is wanted internationally on terrorism charges. By Joby Warrick. US may look at Latin American ties with Iran Washington Post: Iran Luring Latin American Students to Tehran for ...

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Ex-Cuban baseball players to arrive in Miami Sunday, but uncertain if they'll ... - MiamiHerald.com

Ex-Cuban baseball players to arrive in Miami Sunday, but uncertain if they'll ... MiamiHerald.com A group of veteran Cuban baseball players were expected to arrive in Miami Sunday night, though it's uncertain if they'll play in South Florida or anywhere else in the state. In Miami, members of Cuba's Industriales will meet with fans and former ...

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