Weekend Headlines: August 18, 2013

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23 bodies found in conflict area in western Mexico - Boston.com

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23 bodies found in conflict area in western Mexico Boston.com MORELIA, Mexico (AP) — At least 23 bodies were found in two neighboring states in western Mexico where drug cartels, vigilantes and security forces have been fighting for much of the year, authorities said Saturday. The state prosecutor in Michoacan ... Nine men killed in Mexican drug war

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What is it like doing time in Lima?

What is it like doing time for drug smuggling in Lima?



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Tourism Bonanza As Backpackers Flock To The North East In Rising Numbers - Sky Tyne and Wear

Tourism Bonanza As Backpackers Flock To The North East In Rising Numbers Sky Tyne and Wear Overall the number of visitors, including those coming to NewcastleGateshead for the day, has grown significantly reaching 19.7 million people, (an increase of 2%); tourism is now worth £1.3bn to the local economy. Employment in the sector has also ...

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Cuba defeats USA 3-2 at the Canadian Baseball Challenge. It remains undefeated at the tournament.

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Improving the flavour of Chinese menu in the Caribbean - Jamaica Observer

Improving the flavour of Chinese menu in the Caribbean Jamaica Observer But Latin American countries received the lion's share of the money — US$83.4 billion of which Venezuela, US$44.5 billion; Brazil, US$12.1 billion; and Argentina, US$11.8 billion were the principal beneficiaries. ... aid for trade — and a large ...

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Nature tourism in Cuba Cuba: Virgin vegetation and the development of related ... - eTurboNews

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Nature tourism in Cuba Cuba: Virgin vegetation and the development of related ... eTurboNews The tourism industry in Cuba has proposed a meeting in late September in the eastern region of the island to discuss development of the region known for its almost "virgin vegetation and the development of related specialties". With the increase ...

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