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5 ways Americans and Iranians are surprisingly similar
Despite escalating US-Iran tensions, remarkable similarities between their peoples have prompted some to suggest that the US and Iran could one day be powerful ‘natural’ allies.
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What can Congress do to create jobs? Five Republican proposals.
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Top 10 real-life adventure stories
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FBI Most Wanted caught in Nicaragua: What draws US pedophiles to the region?
Stigmatized in the US, some registered sex offenders like Eric Toth decide to move abroad to start fresh in a foreign country – and Central America is becoming a popular spot.
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Hasta luego, Mexico: The Monitor's Latin America bureau chief signs off
Our correspondent recalls the good, the bad, and the surprising from her nearly seven years covering the region.
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A bus-stop tennis clinic
We were stuck in rural Panama. Then kids began throwing rocks at us.
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Latin America Monitor Can Latin America ride out the global economic storm?
Latin America has stayed afloat during the global economic crisis in part because of a wave of high commodity prices. But a new IADB report indicates this may not last.
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Latin America Monitor Cops unite in Central America: New deal allows cross-border pursuits
The agreement will allow law enforcement agencies from one country to pursue suspects over the border into a neighboring country, and encourage states to share criminal records.
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Mariano Rivera announces retirement, eyes one last World Series
New York Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera, 43, announced Saturday that this will be his last season playing professional baseball. While he was with the Yankees the team won five World Series titles. Rivera hopes to end his career with one more.
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Can Nicaragua protect the waters it won?
A ruling at the UN's highest court redrew maritime boundaries around the Colombian island of San Andrés and Nicaragua. Security analysts say it could lead to unintended consequences like increased trafficking.
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Mariano Rivera retirement announcement expected Saturday
Mariano Rivera: Retirement is coming in 2013, says AP. This will be New York Yankees reliever Mariano Rivera's last season. He is expected to announces his retirement after 19 seasons.
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Will ships sail through the North Pole by 2050?
Melting Arctic ice will create new sea routes, a new study says, including the potential for light ice-breakers to reach the North Pole. New Arctic shipping routes would still be seasonal rather than year-around.
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Carnival Triumph passengers have fewer rights than air travelers (+video)
As the Carnival Triumph inches toward port, attention is turning to what rights its passengers have. But the cruise industry receives less oversight than the airline industry.
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Stir It Up! Buttermilk pancakes for Pancake Day
Pancake Day, also known as Shrove Tuesday, is Feb. 12. Top these classic buttermilk pancakes with fruit and syrup of your choice for a sweet start to the day.
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What does the world expect from newly confirmed Secretary of State John Kerry?
From France to Pakistan to China, many have voiced expectations that John Kerry's vast experience and diplomatic skill will be a boon to dealing with international crises and issues.
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In reversal, Spain woos investment from Latin America
European leaders spent the weekend in Chile meeting their Latin American counterparts – and talking up possibilities for investment on the old continent.
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Latin America Monitor Why Latin Americans top the happiness rankings
A global index on happiness shows several Latin American countries topping the list. The report cites centrality of family as a key reason.
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Geography of joy? Where the world's happiest people live.
Seven of the world's 10 countries with the most upbeat attitudes are in Latin America, says a new Gallop survey. Panama is No. 1 on the list. People in 148 nations were asked: Were they well-rested, had they been treated with respect, smiled or laughed a lot, learned or did something interesting and felt feelings of enjoyment the previous day.
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Terrorism & Security World weighs in on UN Palestine vote
World headlines showed a mix of emotions – but a lot of common ground on how much impact this may have on prospects for peace.
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U.N. votes to upgrade Palestine's status
In a vote at the United Nations in New York on Thursday, the body granted Palestine the title of "non-member observer state". Palestinians celebrated the outcome, while the United States and Israel denounced it.
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In Gear An electric vehicle made of wicker?
An entrepreneur wants to bring back wicker-bodied 'electriquettes' designed to parade around the Panama-California Exposition grounds in San Diego between 1915 and 1916.
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Latin America Monitor McAfee flees from Belize authorities - should he fear the police?
John McAfee, a pioneer of antivirus software, is on the run after accusations of murder. He has said he fears for his life if caught by Belizean police, one of the most honest forces in the region.
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The Fish That Ate the Whale
'The Fish That Ate the Whale' is an elegantly written cautionary tale about how hubris can destroy a powerful company.
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How rising food prices are impacting the worldHigh grain costs, caused by severe drought, are hitting dinner tables from Guatemala to China. But the world has learned valuable lessons since the food shocks of 2008. Will it be enough to prevent social unrest?
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Scientists release list of world's 100 most threatened species
The International Union for the Conservation of Nature has comp.iled a list of 100 species from 48 countries, which they say will soon disappear if nothing is done to protect them.
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El Salvador rattled by 7.3 earthquake late Sunday
El Salvador earthquake: The 7.3 magnitude quake struck offshore, followed by a 5.4 aftershock. No injuries reported. A small tsunami formed, but the tsunami warning has been cancelled.
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Cover Story
How Latin America is reinventing the war on drugsFrustrated with US dictates, countries across the region are floating new ideas to curb drug trafficking, from 'soft' enforcement to legalization.
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Rodent thieves explain mystery of tree survival
Thievery by rodents moved an estimated 87 percent of seeds beyond the immediate vicinity of the parent tree, according to a study.
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