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Prince William: 8 stories from the new book 'The Man Who Will Be King'
Writer Penny Junor explores the man second in line to the throne in her new book "The Man Who Will Be King."
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10 of TIME's 100 'most influential'
What does it mean to be influential today? TIME Magazine may not have a scientific answer, but they identified scores of people in their 2012 “100 Most Influential People in the World” list, released this week. Here is a sampling of 10 people from around the world who made the cut.
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Top 5 nations that use renewable energy
Here are the top users of renewables, not counting biofuels or hydroelectricity. Numbers indicate country percentage of total global renewable usage.
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In Pictures: 'Tebowing': football's latest pose
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 10/07
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Bruce Springsteen blasts bankers in Berlin concert
The Boss goes off on "greedy thieves" and "robber barons" in fluent German during his Berlin concert. Bruce Springsteen returned to Berlin, where he played a July 1988 concert behind the old Iron Curtain in East Berlin.
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Latin America Monitor
Rio scrambles to prepare for impending mega-events
Rio has a lot of work to do before Rio+20, the World Cup, and the Olympics. But by the time the last event is over, not only will Rio have changed dramatically, but Brazil will be a different country.
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Qatar investigates mall fire as young victims mourned
The blaze and equipment failures that hampered firefighting raised questions about safety measures in the megastructures across the wealthy Gulf.
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Nairobi blast: Could have been Al Shabab or a 'lone wolf' sympathizer
Monday's explosion in a downtown market injured 38, the latest in a string of small attacks that may have been conducted by Al Shabab sympathizers both to kill and to create sense of insecurity.
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Fire safety in Qatar questioned after new blazes Tuesday (+video)
Two more fires broke out Tuesday at separate locations, following Monday's deadly blaze at a shopping mall in Doha.
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Prince William: 8 stories from the new book 'The Man Who Will Be King'
Writer Penny Junor explores the man second in line to the throne in her new book "The Man Who Will Be King."
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Latin America Monitor
Lost in translation: English in Brazil
Brazil is considered a 'low English proficiency' country, and ranks among the lowest in the world for workplace fluency, putting the emerging economy at a disadvantage, writes a guest blogger.
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South Africa braces for verdict on murder of far right leader
Afrikaners plan to protest as court delivers verdict tomorrow on two black men accused of murdering white supremacist Eugene Terreblanche. Is this the end of the Rainbow Nation?
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Latin America Monitor
Rio+20: Rio's dry run for the Olympics and World Cup
Rio+20 comes at a time when more and more events are being held in Rio, and will serve as an important test for the city's ability to accommodate and transport visitors, writes Rachel Glickhouse.
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Backchannels
Teargas on democracy protesters? Bahrain Grand Prix sponsors say 'no problem'
It appears the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix scheduled for this weekend will go on, despite the use of tear gas and rubber bullets on protesters there. Advertisers don't appear worried about any backlash.
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10 of TIME's 100 'most influential'
What does it mean to be influential today? TIME Magazine may not have a scientific answer, but they identified scores of people in their 2012 “100 Most Influential People in the World” list, released this week. Here is a sampling of 10 people from around the world who made the cut.
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Decoder Wire
Olympics vs. dancing horse: Which one defines Mitt Romney?
The athletic competition Mitt Romney is most closely associated with is the Olympics. But the Romneys have a horse competing in this week's freestyle dressage World Cup finals.
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Secret Service scandal sheds light on sex tourism in Latin America
Large events like the Summit of the Americas and upcoming Olympic games in Brazil can drive up the demand for prostitution and sex trafficking.
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Hitched to Qatar's rising star, Al Jazeera takes a bumpy ride skyward
Al Jazeera's relationship with Qatar's emir, who founded the channel in 1996, has drawn more criticism as Qatar takes an increasingly prominent role in the region.
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Top 5 nations that use renewable energy
Here are the top users of renewables, not counting biofuels or hydroelectricity. Numbers indicate country percentage of total global renewable usage.
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Global News Blog
Alpine skier Lindsey Vonn caps a banner year for American snow queens
Lindsey Vonn has wrapped up her fourth overall World Cup title this year – a feat matched by only one other woman in the history of alpine skiing. But that's not all.
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Invisible Children causes stir online, seeks to help end wartime atrocities
Invisible Children is back with another film, "Kony 2012," which is lighting up the social mediasphere.
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Rio de Janeiro polishes its police ahead of Olympics
As Rio de Janeiro celebrates Carnival, the city looks ahead to the bigger show of the 2016 Olympics.
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Rio building collapse: Will Brazil be ready for the Olympics? (+video)
Three buildings in Rio de Janeiro collapsed late Wednesday. The latest in a string of construction woes, the accident is raising concerns about preparation for the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics.
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Global News Blog
Brazil uses soccer to bring down the murder rate
Brazil, home to the highest number of annual murders, is offering discounted World Cup tickets to Brazilians who turn in their guns.
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In Pictures: 'Tebowing': football's latest pose
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Kenyans ask if military attack in Somalia has exit strategy
Kenya's military incursion into Somalia, provoked by string of kidnappings by Al Qaeda-affiliated group Al Shabab, have some Kenyans asking whether the risks are worthwhile.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 10/07
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Somalia truck bombing: Is Al Shabab back in Mogadishu?
After a hasty retreat from Somalia's capital, Mogadishu in August, the Al Qaeda-linked Islamist group Al Shabab claimed Tuesday's suicide truck bombing that killed more than 65 people.
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Dalai Lama cancels South Africa trip. Did China trade ties get in the way?
The Dalai Lama said he was forced to cancel a trip to South Africa due to visa delays. Critics say it's a foreign policy embarrassment.
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