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Five energy challenges for Venezuela
With the passing of Hugo Chávez, the issue of what Venezuela chooses to do with its oil moves to center stage for the energy industry – and for environmentalists. Here are five energy challenges that Venezuela will have to face.
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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.
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Meet the nine richest self-made women
Forbes has released its annual billionaires list, and nestled among the usual suspects were women who have made or helped make their own fortunes, in industries ranging from television to real estate to clothing. These are the nine richest self-made women on Forbes 2013 Billionaires List.
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Fake identities: Manti Te'o scandal and 6 other Internet hoaxes
Believe it or not, the Manti Te'o scandal is not the first online identity hoax, nor the longest-standing. Here's a look at some of the biggest scams to surface on the Internet, from the lives and deaths of fictitious characters to the downfall of their makers.
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10 best books of October, according to Amazon's editors
Sara Nelson, editorial director of books and Kindle for Amazon.com, talks about the 10 books chosen by Amazon editors as the best of October, 2012.
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European sizes don't fit all
An American traveler gets sent to the 'extra large' pants corner in a Spanish clothing store – to his humiliation.
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Mediterranean nations pledge restraints on coastal development
Signatories to the Barcelona Convention, an international agreement to protect the sea, agree to ban development within 100 meters of the coastline.
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How Muslims, Christians, met in a clash of worlds
Pulitzer Prize-winner David Levering Lewis traces Islam’s impact on medieval Europe.
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How Muslims, Christians met in a clash of worlds
Pulitzer Prize winner David Levering Lewis traces the impact of Islam on medieval Europe.
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Spain's new anthem lyrics strike discordant note
A celebration to honor the new words, considered too mild by many, was canceled.
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As tourism booms, a push for new models
Two Turkish villages illustrate the impact of radically different approaches to development.
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In Britain, Brown's take on organ donation boosts new credo
Libertarian paternalism – 'framing' choices for people, but letting them opt out – is gaining traction among US and European leaders.
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To protect fragile coasts, Spain issues moratorium on building
Last year, the environment ministry had 665 constructions demolished, with more planned.
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Tuna's spawning grounds under threat
Critics say fish farms are depleting stocks by caging tuna for fattening before they've had a chance to spawn.
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The storied Mediterranean faces climate change
In the first of a four-part series, the Monitor examines the impact of man-made pressures on the region.
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The storied Mediterranean faces climate change
In the first of a four-part series, the Monitor examines the impact of man-made pressures on the region.
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How a credit crunch may hurt the world economy
As troubles in the US housing market ripple across the global economy, the health of banks has become one of the biggest financial uncertainties for 2008.
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'People of the Book' offers lessons in tolerance
Geraldine Brooks’s new novel offers lessons in tolerance.
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'People of the Book' offers lessons in tolerance
The new novel by Pulitzer Prize winner Geraldine Brooks features a book that becomes a witness to history.
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Every day should be 'pie day,' they insist
Two women have opened the Pie Bakery & Cafe in a Boston suburb in order to spread the news of this simple comfort food.
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Less is more when it comes to serving tomatoes
Cooks from Provence relish August's ripe, red bounty, simply prepared.
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