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Briefing
Gay marriage laws around the globe
There is no national gay marriage legislation in the pipeline in the US, however, numerous countries around the globe already recognize same-sex marriage or the right to civil unions. Here’s the breakdown by region.
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Which Latin American countries are the most socially inclusive?
Americas Quarterly created a new 'social inclusion index' to compare countries across the region and track their progress over time. Here are the three top countries, two poorest-ranking countries, and one whose ranking may come as a surprise.
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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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Argentina officially indicts civilians for role in 'dirty war'
This spring, the conviction of two brothers for crimes against humanity in Argentina's 'dirty war' highlighted the role civilians played in the military’s systematic repression between 1976 and 1983.
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Briefing
Gay marriage laws around the globe
There is no national gay marriage legislation in the pipeline in the US, however, numerous countries around the globe already recognize same-sex marriage or the right to civil unions. Here’s the breakdown by region.
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Obama decision on gay marriage ripples through Latin America (+video)
Gay marriage is legal in parts of Latin America, but is still controversial with much of the population. Obama's statement may reignite debate.
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Arizona immigration law: Mexico gets involved in US Supreme Court case
The Arizona immigration law threatens Mexico-US relations, says a brief submitted on behalf of Mexico and 16 other countries ahead of Wednesday’s oral argument at the Supreme Court.
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Change Agent
Actor-activist Sean Penn says he's in Haiti for the long haul
Sean Penn's role in Haiti has evolved from heading a band of volunteers and serving as unofficial mayor of a homeless camp to becoming ambassador-at-large for President Michel Martelly, the first non-Haitian to receive the designation.
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Latin America Monitor
Americas Summit: Will there be consensus on Cuba?
Cuba, as always, was not invited to the Summit of the Americas in Colombia this weekend. But its participation at future meetings could become a major issue.
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Latin America Monitor
How 'socially inclusive' is Latin America? New indicator ranks countries.
In lead up to Summit of the Americas, a new indicator measures 'social inclusion' based on variables like access to education and jobs in 11 Latin American countries.
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Which Latin American countries are the most socially inclusive?
Americas Quarterly created a new 'social inclusion index' to compare countries across the region and track their progress over time. Here are the three top countries, two poorest-ranking countries, and one whose ranking may come as a surprise.
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Change Agent
Bloomberg donates $220 million to anti-smoking efforts worldwide
The charitable foundation of Michael Bloomberg, the New York mayor and anti-smoking activist, is giving $220 million to aid anti-tobacco efforts in low- and middle-income countries, where nearly 80 percent of the world’s smokers live.
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Biden in Honduras: US drug policy under scrutiny
Even staunch US allies in the Americas are urging a debate on drug policy – including legalization – amid spiraling violence in their countries.
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Argentina train crash kills 49 people, traps dozens
A packed Argentina commuter train crashed at a Buenos Aires station during Wednesday's morning rush hour, killing 49 people and injuring more than 600.
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In Pictures: It's Mardi Gras time all over the world!
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Forget about preventing default in Greece, control it, says Europe
Though Athens is still taking steps to contain the damage, most of Europe is skeptical that Greece will dodge a default.
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Terrorism & Security
Argentina says it will take Falklands question to the UN
Britain rejected the possibility of talks with Argentina, while Argentina has accused Britain of 'militarizing' the dispute over the Falkland Islands' sovereignty.
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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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Latin America Monitor
How Mexico's Zapatista guerrillas stayed clear of organized crime
Mexico's Zapatistas are distinct from most other rebels groups in Latin America, having remained within a democratic framework without getting involved in organized crime to secure funding.
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Latin America Monitor
If Venezuela joins the Mercosur economic bloc, will it follow the rules?
Venezuela could find its often renegade diplomacy reined in if and when it joins Mercosur. But the likely big winner would be Brazil.
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Latin America Monitor
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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Latin America Monitor
Haitian anger flares over alleged UN attack
A preliminary investigation into an alleged UN attack shows no evidence of rape by Uruguay peacekeepers, but the accusation has gripped Haiti and is another blow to the UN mission.
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Raspberry Pi: Rise of the $25 computer
British group Raspberry Pi aims to inspire young programmers with a computer so inexpensive that schools could hand them out to students free of charge.
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Latin America Monitor
Key worry for Chile as volcano ash drifts: soccer
The Copa America, which brings together Latin America's top soccer teams once every four years, is set to start July 1. The volcano ash has already prompted hundreds of flights to be canceled.
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Lunar eclipse, first of 2011, occurs Weds.
Lunar eclipse: The event is the first lunar eclipse of 2011 and one of two total lunar eclipses this year.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 06/09
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