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Cuban Missile Crisis: 5 ways leftist ideology lives on in Latin America
This week marks the 50th anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis, when the US and the Soviet Union were on the brink of nuclear war over the installation of Soviet missiles in Cuba.
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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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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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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 09/02
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Mexico court upholds gay adoption law. Is Mexico more tolerant than US?
Mexico's Supreme Court upheld a law Monday that allows gay couples in the capital to adopt children. The gay adoption decision comes a week after the court upheld the constitutionality of gay marriage.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 07/22
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Deadly cold snap hits Argentina, Uruguay, Chile
Record cold temperatures hit several South American nations, including Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia, Chile, and Uruguay, leaving more than two dozen people dead.
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Mexico City promises free honeymoon to Argentina's first gay married couple
Mexico City, the first city in Latin America to legalize gay marriage, has offered a free vacation to the first gay married couple in Argentina, which became the first country in Latin America to approve gay marriage.
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In Latin America first, Argentina legalizes gay marriage
Argentina today became the first country in Latin America to embrace same-sex marriage nationwide. Until now, only cities had legalized such rights, as did Mexico City in December.
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Why FIFA won't fix World Cup glitches
Ultimately, FIFA’s unwillingness to change things probably has little to do with their lack of awareness of fixes.
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Gallery: Top 10 goals of the World Cup
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World Cup final: Can Netherlands' Wesley Sneijder win the Cup, the Golden Ball, and Golden Boot?
Star Dutch midfielder Wesley Sneijder goes into this World Cup final with the opportunity to win Golden Boot for most goals in the Cup and the Golden Ball, FIFA's version of MVP. Can he do it?
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Germany vs. Uruguay: Match for third place had it all
Germany beat Uruguay 3-2 in a contest featuring everything that has too often been lacking during the last month: end-to-end attacks, thrilling goals, and a lead that switched back and forth.
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The Netherlands vs Spain: Three reasons why the Netherlands will win
In Sunday's World Cup final – The Netherlands vs Spain – the Dutch will emerge victorious because they will not be intimidated by Spain's style of play. Why not? The Dutch invented it.
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Octopus Paul has thunder stolen by Mani the Parakeet
Octopus Paul picked Spain to win the World Cup final as Mani the Parakeet, a new animal oracle from Singapore, predicts that the Netherlands will be victorious.
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German vs Uruguay: Three reasons why Germany will win
In Saturday's battle for third place, the Germany vs. Uruguay match, Germany has key advantages: youth, Klose, and a fading Forlán.
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Uruguay vs Germany: Three reasons why Uruguay will win
In the Uruguay vs Germany match, Saturday's World Cup fight for third place, Uruguay has the edge in pride, defense, and Luis Suarez.
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Octopus Paul rescues fellow octopi from the menu
Octopus Paul predicts Spain's victory, jubilant Spanish chef José Andrés takes octopus off all his menus
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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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Spain, Germany face off on World Cup schedule Wednesday
Germany vs Spain is on the World Cup schedule Wednesday at 2:30 pm ET. The winner of the Spain-Germany match will go on to play The Netherlands on Sunday in the World Cup championship.
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Uruguay-Netherlands semifinal: Historic Holland win sets up an all-European final
The Men in Orange hung on in a thrilling 3-2 victory in the Uruguay-Netherlands semifinal. Now the stage is set for a European final, but will Holland face Spain or Germany?
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 07/06
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In Pictures: Paul the Octopus predicts World Cup outcomes
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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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World Cup schedule Tuesday: Uruguay vs Netherlands
The World Cup schedule restarts at 2:30 pm ET, with Uruguay vs Netherlands. Diego Forlán leads the last remaining South American team against a favored Dutch team.
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Netherlands vs Uruguay: Three reasons why the Netherlands will win
The Dutch team that dispatched of Brazil in the quarterfinals is heavily favored to beat a weaker South American team in today's Netherlands vs Uruguay semifinal. Here's why.
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Netherlands vs Uruguay: Three reasons why Uruguay will win
Uruguay is not favored to win today's Netherlands vs Uruguay semifinal, but they should be. Here's why.
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Netherlands' World Cup team gets Dutch Treat from South Africa's Afrikaners
The success of the Netherlands' World Cup soccer team is cause for celebration for the many South Africans with Dutch ancestry, but that dynamic leaves a bad taste in the mouths of some blacks.
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