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USTR - Americas
Americas Section Icon. USTR’s negotiating team for the U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement poses for a, USTR Portman Meets With Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso ...
Suriname Atlas: Maps and Online Resources — Infoplease.com
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Kitts and Nevis. Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis. Last modified: 2007- 06-09 by antónio martins Keywords: saint kitts and nevis | saint christopher ...
Website of the Belize Tourism Board
CIA - The World Factbook -- Barbados
Features a map and brief descriptions of geography, economy, government, and people.
Costa Rica Travel Information & Tips
Over 150 articles about Costa Rica Travel, 1000 links.
Economy of Bolivia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Grenada Explorer - the travel and resort guide to the Caribb..
Come explore our beautiful unspoiled caribbean island Grenada ! You will find everything here from Hotel's,Guesthouse's,Tours,Information and more.
The Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Home
Describes the country and its business environment, with member directory and information on services the group provides.
Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in the Unite..
09/26/2008 - 3.39 PM. The President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Hugo Chávez Frías, said on Friday that the U.S. government plan to inject an ...
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International bust nabs over 200 mafia suspects - Summary
Rome - More than 200 mafia suspects were arrested Wednesday in an international operation conducted by authorities in Italy, the United States, Mexico, Panama and Guatemala, Italy's anti-mafia department said. The bust included the arrests - six in t...
Fed sets $30 billion swaps lines to ease credit strains ..
Reuters - The U.S. Federal Reserve said on Wednesday that it had set up $30 billion worth of new currency swaps with central banks in Australia and Scandinavia, marking its latest bid to ease global credit market strains.
70 police, general taken hostage in Peru mining protest
Lima - Demonstrators in southern Peru have taken about 70 police officers and a police general hostage and barricaded themselves in a cathedral in the city of Moquegua in their fight for a greater share of mining royalties. The officers were dispatch...
Pastors' political endorsements draw complaints
A church-state separation group filed complaints Monday with the Internal Revenue Service against six churches whose pastors either endorsed or made pointed comments about political candidates from their pulpits Sunday in defiance of federal tax law.
Obama out to flip Indiana to Dems
Democrats typically skip right over reliably Republican Indiana when plotting presidential campaign strategy.
Nuclear Trash Piling Up At Hospitals
Nuclear Disasters Review some of the worst accidents in the history of nuclear power, see how the body responds to radiation exposure and find out if there's a nuclear plant near you.
Ravens and Steelers tied 3-3 after 1st quarter
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AP - Jeff Reed and Matt Stover both kicked field goals as the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens were tied 3-3 after one quarter Monday night.
Police: At least 2 dead in Ind. school bus crash
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AP - A collision involving a school bus and a dump truck has killed at least two people in rural Indiana.
Katie Couric Sits Down With Gov. Palin
When CBS News anchor Katie Couric sat down for an exclusive interview with vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin Wednesday, she focused on the economy - but also addressed reports that the lobbying fi...
Thousands expected at anti-Israeli demonstrations in Iran
Tehran - Thousands are expected Friday at Iran's annual nationwide anti-Israeli demonstrations with the standard slogans Death to Israel and Death to America to be echoing throughout the country. The late leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatoll...
Phillies clinch NL East with 4-3 win over Nats
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AP - The Fightin' Phils are going back to the playoffs. Just getting there won't be good enough this time.
US to investigate post-Katrina bridge shootings
The Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney's office in New Orleans will investigate the fatal shootings which occurred on a city bridge following Hurricane Katrina three years ago.
Gustav threatens those hardest hit by Katrina
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AP - A big sign at the harbor here encourages: "Think Positive, St. Bernard!" But after three years in a government trailer, Beth Basile is finding that hard to do.
NATO Allies Bristle at Criticisms From Gates
PARIS, Jan. 16 -- Some of the United States' closest NATO allies expressed anger and astonishment Wednesday at published statements by Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates describing their forces as poorly trained for fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan.
Gustav no Katrina, but exposes flaws in levees
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AP - Waves crashed high against flood walls Monday and New Orleans' rebuilt levee system survived its first hurricane in three years, but Gustav exposed weaknesses the Army Corps of Engineers won't plug any time soon.
Red Sox To Retire Pesky
Johnny Pesky's number 6 on Friday. The ceremony will take place prior to Friday's game against the New York Yankees. Saturday is Pesky's 89th birthday.
Malaysia's ruling party postpones party elections
Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia's ruling party decided Friday to postpone its elections amid growing speculations that embattled Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi will resign within months. Abdullah, who is president of the United Malays National Organiza...
Massive Miami Worldcenter project reviewed by city of Miami
Miami Worldcenter Group was scheduled to appear before a city of Miami board Sept. 17, seeking support for a mix of uses on 25 acres that would include millions of square feet of offices, hotels, ente...
Woman named Bacon wins Idaho hog-calling title
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AP - Jolee Bacon really sizzles when it comes to hog-calling.
At critical moment of crisis, irresponsibility wins the day
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Dominica's Caribs under orders to preserve their tribe
Gulf residents face 'certain death' from Ike: officials
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AFP - Hundreds of thousands of people have fled Houston, Texas, the fourth largest US city, as officials warned that those who stay behind in some coastal areas "face certain death" from Hurricane Ike's wrath.
Venezuelan leftists honor late FARC rebel leader
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AP - Venezuelan members of an extreme-leftist social and political organization unveiled a monument to late Colombian rebel leader Manuel Marulanda on Friday as dozens of onlookers chanted rebel slogans and burned a U.S. flag.
Scientist accused of selling rocket data to China
A scientist who heads a U.S. high-tech company has been charged with illegally selling rocket technology to China and offering bribes to Chinese officials, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.
PM heads for New York; to meet host of world leaders
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh left here for New York on a five-day visit to the US, during which he will address the UN General Assembly and hold bilateral talks with world leaders.
3 dead in riot at Tijuana prison
Inmates angry over the death of a fellow prisoner protest alleged police brutality. Twenty-five people are injured. A riot at Tijuana's notorious La Mesa State Penitentiary has left three inmates dead and 25 people injured as prisoners threw rocks and set fires to protest alleged police brutality, according to Baja California state authorities.
Feds say Fort Dix suspects sought other targets
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AP - One of the five men awaiting trial on charges alleging they plotted an armed attack on soldiers training at Fort Dix discussed other targets including the White House and Capitol, prosecutors claim in court filings.
Angola ruling party on course for big election win
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Reuters - Angola's ruling MPLA headed on Sunday for a landslide victory in a parliamentary election which opposition parties have branded illegitimate, preliminary results showed.
AP News in Brief
Bush team, Congress negotiate bailout as Democrats seek homeowner help, executive pay caps
Cat survives 70-mile trip under owner's truck
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AP - A cat survived a 2 1/2-hour trip on a spare tire under her owner's truck. Gil Smith recently drove from his Gilbert home 70 miles away for a business meeting in Kearny. When he got out of the truck, he heard a cat in distress and realized it was his.
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