Canada's foreign service strike hurting tourism, creating backlogs - Toronto Star

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Canada's foreign service strike hurting tourism, creating backlogs Toronto Star The Tourism Industry Association of Canada estimates the job action will put one-third of all the bookings from key emerging markets such as China, India, Brazil and Mexico at risk, costing the industry at least $280 million in damages. The Association ... Canada's striking foreign service workers offer ultimatum

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Gay marriage colors pope visit

Latin America's growing acceptance of gay marriage is a challenge for Pope Francis ahead of his visit.



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Brazil: Bomb near site of Pope's visit

Brazilian military police say they destroyed a small explosive device over the weekend after discovering the item in a bathroom near a sanctuary Pope Francis is scheduled to visit.



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U.S. sues Puerto Rico police for racial bias

The U.S. Justice Department said Monday it is suing Puerto Rico's police department for discrimination, alleging a female officer suffered three years of harassment for her race, color and religion.



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Pope in Brazil on first trip back to Latin America - Irish Examiner

Pope in Brazil on first trip back to Latin America Irish Examiner Pope in Brazil on first trip back to Latin America. Tuesday, July 23, 2013. Pope Francis has returned to the warm embrace of Latin America, landing in Brazil to begin his first international trip as pontiff. By Nicole Wnfield. Carrying his own hand ...

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Warm South America return for Pope - Express.co.uk

Warm South America return for Pope Express.co.uk Francis arrives at a tough time for the church in Latin America, where it is losing faithful to rival churches and secularism. A new poll says just 57% of Brazilians aged 16 and older call themselves Catholics, the lowest recorded level. In his few ...

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Aeromexico Increases Connectivity Options From Houston To Latin America - PR Newswire (press release)

Aeromexico Increases Connectivity Options From Houston To Latin America PR Newswire (press release) HOUSTON, July 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Aeromexico, Mexico's global airline, adds its fourth daily flight between Houston and Mexico City, increasing the number of connection options it offers to more points beyond in Latin America.

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