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Monday, August 11, 2008 - 00:00
The base has been around so long, 105 years to be exact, that Cubans have grown used to its presence — and its propaganda value — and seem to hold out little hope that the 45 square miles will be returned anytime soon
Monday, August 11, 2008 - 00:00
The license for the Santo Antonio dam is contingent upon millions of dollars of investments in equipment for fire fighters, environmental police and sewage treatment for the state capital, Porto Velho, Environment Minister Carlos Minc said. The dam is one
Monday, August 11, 2008 - 00:00
Obama's campaign has generated huge interest in Brazil, where African heritage is a key part of the country's identity but where many blacks still struggle.
Monday, August 11, 2008 - 00:00
"If any country can do it, it's Costa Rica," said Sergio Musmanni, who is helping to lead the government's new national climate change strategy.
Monday, August 11, 2008 - 00:00
"When you're inside the store you think something is changing in Cuba," she said. "But when you go out to the street you see that everything is the same."
Monday, August 11, 2008 - 00:00
Mexican President Felipe Calderon's popularity fell slightly in the last three months as his country's economy felt the pinch from the U.S. slowdown, according to an opinion poll published on Monday.
Monday, August 11, 2008 - 00:00
Jose Antonio Ortega, president of the Ya Basta (Enough is Enough) organisation, spoke for many when he said: "Yet again, [we see] police officers implicated in abductions and other atrocious crimes, repugnant excuses and lies from ministry officials
Monday, August 11, 2008 - 00:00
Uruguayan Economy Minister Danilo Astori will step down on September 15, officials said on Monday, a move that suggests he could be mulling a bid for the presidency next year, some analysts say.
Sunday, August 10, 2008 - 00:00
Coffee traders were keeping an eye on the truckers' strike but said it was not yet having a strong impact on the market
Sunday, August 10, 2008 - 00:00
Venezuela's bombastic president has made a concerted effort to challenge the private media by setting up multiple media outlets to promote his self-styled socialist revolution