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4 writers who stretch the limits of their craft
These four writers have all crafted books utterly different from anything else you've read.
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In Pictures: It's Mardi Gras time all over the world!
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In Pictures: Funny animal faces
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In Pictures: Painted faces
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 06/09
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Venezuela's Maduro globe trots: building regional ties or a domestic distraction?
On his first official trip abroad, Venezuela's new leader is visiting Uruguay, Argentina, and Brazil. But a domestic dispute over the legality of Maduro's presidential victory drags on at home.
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Latin Americans love Obama – so why the 'collective shrug' on reelection?
Obama is considered more popular in Latin America than his predecessor. But the region's self-confidence makes it feel far less buffeted by a particular president's outlook.
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Uruguay's Senate approves abortion bill: Will there be a ripple effect?
Uruguay's Senate approved a bill legalizing first-trimester abortions, and the president says he will sign it. Abortion is still a political hot potato in Latin America, but some say such legislation could spread.
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Latin America Monitor US Drug Enforcement Administration may reopen office in Uruguay
The reported move suggests Uruguay is playing a bigger role in trafficking drugs to the US. It is not a major producer but traffickers from nearby countries increasingly use it as a transit zone.
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Uruguay takes 'war on drugs' in new direction: The state as dealer
The South American country is proposing a state monopoly over marijuana in part to curtail drug-related violence. But it's getting pushback – even from those in favor of legalization.
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4 writers who stretch the limits of their craft
These four writers have all crafted books utterly different from anything else you've read.
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In Pictures: It's Mardi Gras time all over the world!
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Latin America Monitor Organized crime sets its sights on peaceful Uruguay
Uruguay is known as one of the safest countries in Latin America, but organized crime and violence are on the rise.
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Argentina and Britain reignite tensions over Falkland Islands
South American trade group Mercosur sided with Argentina this week in its ongoing dispute with Britain over the Falkland Islands.
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In Pictures: Funny animal faces
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In Pictures: Painted faces
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 06/09
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 04/19
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 03/30
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 01/28
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In Pictures: Baby lions
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Morning after: The Netherlands' World Cup fans euphoric in Cape Town
The Netherlands' World Cup fans are basking in the orange glow of Tuesday's semifinal victory over Uruguay, which propels Holland into the championship match for the first time since 1978.
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Netherlands vs Uruguay: Dutch fans paint Cape Town orange
Ahead of today's Netherlands vs Uruguay semifinal, Holland fans swarmed into Cape Town, South Africa, draping themselves in bright orange and appearing to outnumber their South American counterparts by at least 5 to 1.
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'Globish' and the open-sourcing of English
This form of 'English lite' is out from under the control of native speakers; does that matter?
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 04/20
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Chile earthquake: Hillary Clinton arrives with satellite phones
In the wake of the 8.8 Chile earthquake, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in Chile's capital Tuesday with 20 satellite phones and a technician. The visit was part of a pre-scheduled South America trip.
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After Chile quake 2010, Hillary Clinton to hand deliver aid
After Chile quake 2010, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is personally delivering the first load of US aid - much-needed satellite phones - to Santiago, the capital. The South American country was hit by an 8.8-magnitude earthquake Saturday.
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