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  • Hugo Chavez: Global reactions to the Venezuelan leader's death

    While he was alive, Hugo Chávez – the longest ruling democratically elected leader in Latin America – inspired people who loved him as often as he inflamed those who didn’t. That polarization seemed to follow him in death.

  • Brazil: 11 books to read before you go

    The 11 travel books that The Lonely Planet suggests you read before arriving in Brazil.

  • Five tough truths about US-China relations

    The more American and Chinese officials proclaim their innocent intentions toward each other, the deeper the level of mistrust they generate. Official candor on five key truths about US-China relations will likely contribute to a more mature bilateral relationship and could help halt a potential slide to conflict.

  • Carlos Fuentes: 5 best novels

    Throughout his decades-long literary career, Carlos Fuentes produced more than 20 books. Here are five of his best.

  • Falklands War 30th Anniversary: 5 British and Argentine papers react

    April 2, 2012 marks the 30th anniversary of the Falklands War, which lasted less than three months but claimed the lives of more than 900 soldiers.  Here are five reactions from Argentine and British newspapers on the anniversary of the Falkland Islands War:

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Doing Good

 

What happens when ordinary people decide to pay it forward? Extraordinary change...

Paul Giniès is the general manager of the International Institute for Water and Environmental Engineering (2iE) in Burkina Faso, which trains more than 2,000 engineers from more than 30 countries each year.

Paul Giniès turned a failing African university into a world-class problem-solver

Today 2iE is recognized as a 'center of excellence' producing top-notch home-grown African engineers ready to address the continent's problems.

 
 
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