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Pescador Island, Cebu
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Top 10 places off the beaten track
The members and editors of VirtualTourist.com have selected their "Top 10 Places off the beaten path". Reuters has not endorsed this list. | 1. Chile | Stretching 4270 km along the Pacific Ocean, Chil... (photo: WN / RTayco)
FC Barcelona's Andres Iniesta, right, celebrates after scoring a goal against AC Milan during their Champions League second leg, quarterfinals soccer match at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, April 3, 2012. FC Barcelona won 3-1.
Barcelona   Photos   Sports   Sportstars   Wikipedia: Andrés Iniesta  
 Goal 
Iniesta: Playing Brazil at the Maracana would be magical
The Spain international has spoken of his desire to play against the five-time World Cup winners at the famous stadium in Rio de Janeiro | Spain star Andres Iniesta says it would be "magical" to play ... (photo: AP / Alvaro Barrientos)
Peru's former President Alberto Fujimori enters the courtroom for his trial at a police base in Lima, Monday, Dec. 17, 2007.  BBC News 
Peru ex-President Alberto Fujimori's health 'worsening'
A senior doctor treating Peru's Alberto Fujimori has said that the jailed former president has severe and worsening health problems. | Alejandro Aguinaga said the former president had a condition... (photo: AP / Karel Navarro)
Health   Peru   Photos   Politics   Wikipedia: Alberto Fujimori  
In this photo taken May 11, 2010, former Venezuela's Army General Antonio Rivero speaks during an interview with The Associated Press in Caracas. Rivero  a former brigadier general who retired early in protest, said Cuban officers have been training snipers, participating in high-level meetings, getting involved in intelligence, gaining a detailed knowledge of communications and advising the military on underground bunkers that he said are being built to store and conceal weapons.  New Straits/Business Times 
Dissident ex-general released in Venezuela
CARACAS, Venezuela: Venezuelan authorities have released a dissident ex-general who was jailed on charges of inciting unrest after the country’s disputed presidential election. | Retired Gen. Antoni... (photo: AP / Fernando Llano)
Caracas   Health   Photos   Politics   Wikipedia: Antonio Rivero  
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Venezuelans National Guard soldiers stand guard outside a military arms depot after a fire in Maracay, Venezuela, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011. A fire set off a series of explosions at a military arms depot, killing at least one person and leading authorities to evacuate about 10,000 people from the area. Huffington Post
Venezuela's Military Enters High-Crime Slums In Attempt To Control Violence
PETARE, Venezuela — Stern-looking soldiers clutching assault rifles wave down the beat-up Chevy Caprice entering this sprawling slum on the outskirts of Caracas. | ... (photo: AP / Ariana Cubillos)
Crimes   Military   Photos   Venezuela   Wikipedia: National Armed Forces of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela  
Former military President Gen. Jorge Rafael Videla is seen in this June 1978, file photo. The New York Times
Argentine Ex-Dictator Jorge Videla Dies in Prison
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Former Argentine dictator Jorge Rafael Videla has died of natural causes while serving life sentences in prison for crimes against humanity. |... (photo: AP / Eduardo Di Baia)
Argentina   Jorge Videla   Latin America   Photos   Wikipedia: Jorge Rafael Videla  
White small variety of chili grown in Udupi dist. India. The chili pepper (also chile pepper or chilli pepper, from Nahuatl chlli ['tili]) is the fruit[1] of plants from the genus Capsicum, members of the nightshade family, Denver Post
Tips on growing you own chile peppers in Colorado
Colorful hot peppers (Photos: istockphoto) | Colorado chile-heads tend to view hot peppers with near-religious fervor, regarding the potent pods of red and green as sacra... (photo: Creative Commons / Rayabhari)
Colorado   Gardening   Photos   Vegetable   Wikipedia: Chili pepper  
Jackfruit - healthy food - fruit Deccan Chronicle
Flavours of jackfruit
Jackfruit sensations | Jackfruit tree is believed to be in­di­­genous to the south western region of India. It is widely cultivated in the tropical regions of Indian s... (photo: WN / Aruna Mirasdar)
Fruit   India   Malaysia   Photos   Wikipedia: Jackfruit  
England's team manager Roy Hodgson walks over the field during heavy rain prior to the World Cup Group H qualifying soccer match against Poland at the National Stadium in Warsaw, Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012. IC Newcastle
Hodgson backs Ferdinand sentiments
17:45, May 15 2013 |   | Rio Ferdinand's call for England to build around a new generation of defenders following his international retirement has been echoed by man... (photo: AP / Markus Schreiber)
England   Photos   Soccer   Sport   Wikipedia: Roy Hodgson  
Chelsea's Brazilian Ramires reacts after scoring during a Champions League 2nd leg semifinal soccer match between FC Barcelona and Chelsea at the Camp Nou, in Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, April 24, 2012. Goal
Benfica reunion the perfect chance for Luiz & Ramires to go from Brazil boys to men
The two men have been steadily emerging as leaders of the new Chelsea in recent months and Wednesday will show whether they are ready to take up the mantle of the old gua... (photo: AP / Felice Calabro)
Brazil   Chelsea   Photos   Sportstars   Wikipedia: Ramires  
Anti-discrimination protest, during the conference. The Federal government of Brazil of the country released in Braslia, in 2009, the National Plan of Promotion of the Citizenship and Human Rights of LGBT ("Plano Nacional de Promoo da Cidadania e Direitos Humanos de LGBT"), a groundbreaking national plan to promote rights of gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and transsexuals. Al Jazeera
Brazil clears way for same-sex marriage
A top judicial panel in Brazil has cleared the way for same-sex marriage in the country, ruling that gay couples could not be denied marriage licenses. | The National Cou... (photo: Creative Commons / Luiz)
Brazil   Gay Marriage   Justice   Photos   Wikipedia: LGBT rights in Brazil  
Supreme Court Judge Joaquim Barbosa attends deliberations in a case involving a cash-for-votes scheme that could tarnish the legacy of hugely popular former President Luis Inacio Lula da Silva and the ruling party, in Brasilia, Brazil, Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012. The New York Times
Brazilian Court Council Removes a Barrier to Same-Sex Marriage
RIO DE JANEIRO — The council overseeing Brazil’s judiciary ruled on Tuesday that notary publics cannot refuse to perform same-sex marriage ceremonies, a decision that... (photo: AP / Fabio Pozzebom)
Brazil   Gay Marriage   Human Rights   Photos   Wikipedia: LGBT rights in Brazil  
Brazil's coach Luiz Felipe Scolari instructs his players during a friendly soccer match against Chile in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Wednesday, April 24, 2013. Goal
Scolari shields Neymar from criticism
The veteran trainer insists he is happy with the starlet's performances and left the door open for Ronaldinho and Kaka after dropping him from his Confederations Cup squa... (photo: AP / Eugenio Savio)
Brazil   Photos   Sports   Sportstars   Wikipedia: Luiz Felipe Scolari  
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon posed for a group photo with staff members of United Nations Radio to mark World Radio Day, which is observed on 13 February. Mr. Ban (right) is shown speaking to the UNs radio journalists. At left is UN Radio Chief Executive Producer Ben Dotsei Malor. United Nations
Ban welcomes appointment of new World Trade Organization chief
Print | 14 May 2013 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed the appointment of Roberto Carvalho de Azevêdo of Brazil as the next Director-General of the Wor... (photo: UN / Mark Garten)
Photos   Politics   Trade   UN   Wikipedia: Ban Ki-moon  
FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi, from Argentina, right, celebrates with his teammate Jordi Alba after scoring against Rayo Vallecano during a Spanish La Liga soccer match at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, March 17, 2013. Goal
Jordi Alba insists Lionel Messi will always be "number one" at Barcelona
The 24-year-old says the Brazilian will always be in his team-mate's shadow if he joins the club | Jordi Alba insists Lionel Messi will always be "number one" at Barcelon... (photo: AP / Manu Fernandez)
Barcelona   Football   Photos   Sportstars   Wikipedia: Jordi Alba  
Business & Economy Politics
- UPDATE 1-Brazil's current account gap widens on weak tra
- With even toilet paper scarce, Venezuelan president warms to
- STXNEWS LATAM-Nau rates Brazil's Itaú 'buy,' Br
- Brazil posts current account gap of $8.3 bln in April
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon posed for a group photo with staff members of United Nations Radio to mark World Radio Day, which is observed on 13 February. Mr. Ban (right) is shown speaking to the UNs radio journalists. At left is UN Radio Chief Executive Producer Ben Dotsei Malor.
Ban welcomes appointment of new World Trade Organization chief
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- Brazilian Communist Party Appreciates Its Solidarity and Coo
- With even toilet paper scarce, Venezuelan president warms to
- The World's Most Powerful Women 2013: Forbes
- Brazilian government spends £4.2 MILLION on 500 robotic poli
Bolivia's President Evo Morales, wearing flowers given to him by supporters, waves as he arrives to vote in general elections in Villa 14 de Septiembre village in central Bolivia, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009.
Bolivia: New law backs President Evo Morales third term
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Society & Culture Terrorism
- YouTube Comedy Week, day 3: Doc Brown, Jamie Oliver – and
- Idec on boxing: Argentinian lauded for performance
- Soccer report: Retirement, coaching moves, player transfers
- An Escapade with Good News!
Anti-discrimination protest, during the conference. The Federal government of Brazil of the country released in Braslia, in 2009, the National Plan of Promotion of the Citizenship and Human Rights of LGBT ("Plano Nacional de Promoo da Cidadania e Direitos Humanos de LGBT"), a groundbreaking national plan to promote rights of gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and transsexuals.
Brazil clears way for same-sex marriage
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- Piers Morgan writing book about life at CNN
- GNLA chief's detention order set aside
- EU bid to label Hezbollah wing terror group
- Piers Morgan writing book about life at CNN
 AR RAMADI Iraq  During a mission in the citys marketplace, Lance Cpl. James E. Hilliard,(left) a rifleman with 3rd Squad, 1st Platoon, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, and Cpl. David L. Salgado, a rifleman and 3rd Squads squad leader, le
UK provided more support for CIA rendition flights than thought – study
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Finance Market
- UPDATE 1-Brazil's current account gap widens on weak tra
- With even toilet paper scarce, Venezuelan president warms to
- STXNEWS LATAM-Nau rates Brazil's Itaú 'buy,' Br
- Brazil posts current account gap of $8.3 bln in April
Statue Cruise , New York .
Asymmetrical Warfare: For all Americans a 21st Century Challenge
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- Unmasking Chile's hooded protest movement
- EMERGING MARKETS-Mexico stocks near 8-month low as Brazil le
- EMERGING MARKETS-Mexico's stocks near 8-month low, Brazi
- International Paper names VP of investor relations
In this photo taken July 8, 2010, traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange
US stocks edge higher in early trading
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Industry Law & Regulation
- Pope Francis' Informal Exorcism, Latin American Style
- With even toilet paper scarce, Venezuelan president warms to
- Lionsgate acquires US on Blood Ties
- STXNEWS LATAM-Nau rates Brazil's Itaú 'buy,' Br
In this photo taken July 8, 2010, traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange
US stocks edge higher in early trading
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- FBI: Man fatally shot in Boston bombing probe
- Two jailed for life over Brazilian man's murder
- The World's Most Powerful Women 2013: Forbes
- De Lima hits CA for blocking prosecution of big cases
Guatemala's former dictator Jose Efrain Rios Montt speaks during his genocide trial in Guatemala City, Thursday, May 9, 2013.
Guatemalan court overturns Rios Montt genocide conviction
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