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Suriname Travel Guide and Travel Information - Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet Suriname Travel Guide. Suriname travel information, advice, hotels , reviews, maps and itineraries.
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UN health agency provides news, information and statistics on the country's public health issues and services, professional health workers, ...
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Overview of life, history, and culture by the US Library of Congress.
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Argentina Travel Guide - Travel to Argentina
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Colombia Travel Guide and Travel Information - Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet Colombia Travel Guide. Colombia travel information, advice, hotels , reviews, maps and itineraries.
Statistics Canada: Canada's national statistical agency
Statistics Canada's Web site (www.statcan.ca) provides for free and for fee economic, social and census data plus daily analysis of statistical releases.
Costa Rica, No Artificial Ingredients - Hotels, travel agenc..
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FEMA may cover hotel costs for hurricane evacuees
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AP - The federal government says it will pay hotel expenses for some of the nearly 2 million people who fled their homes ahead of Hurricane Gustav, but exactly who will be eligible for assistance and how much it will cost taxpayers is uncertain.
Campaign tries to explain Palin's Putin comment
Gov. Sarah Palin cites vigilance against Russian warplanes coming into U.S. airspace over Alaska as one of her foreign policy credentials. But the U.S. military command in charge says that hasn't happened in her 21 months in office.
States’ emissions auction raises $40 million for clean..
The country’s first cap-and-trade auction for greenhouse gas reduction raised nearly $40 million for Northeastern states to spend on renewable energy technologies and energy-efficiency programs,...
A million Americans flee Hurricane Gustav, Cubans assess dam..
Washington/Havana - A million people were fleeing their homes in New Orleans on Sunday as Hurricane Gustav bore down on the city, hours after inflicting considerable damage in western Cuba. New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin bluntly told citizens: You ne...
200 discuss high school for gay, lesbian, transgender youth ..
Weeks after a proposal to open Chicago's first public high school catering to gay, lesbian and transgender youth was announced, about 200 people on Thursday met with administrators at the city's main ...
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Nadal routs Roddick to lead Spain into Davis Cup final
Rafael Nadal endured a lengthy rain delay before assuring Spain a place in the Davis Cup final with a 6-4, 6-0, 6-4 mauling of American Andy Roddick Sunday.
Bush to make case to world leaders on rescue plan
Trying to rally support, President George W. Bush plans to explain his administration's economic bailout proposal to world leaders while Democrats in Congress push their own version of the massive rescue plan.
FDI in Latin America, Caribbean hits record 126.3 billion do..
Santiago - Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Latin America and the Caribbean reached a record 126.3 billion US dollars in 2007, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) said We...
Obama rejects McCain's call to delay debate
Hours after the Obama campaign rejected the Republican's call to delay their debate, both McCain and Obama accepted President George W. Bush's invitation to meet with him Thursday to address the financial crisis.
Arkansas official: Children seized were in danger
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AP - A state official says six girls removed from an evangelical compound over the weekend were taken into custody because they were in immediate danger.
U.S. nuclear warship arrives in Japan amid protests
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Reuters - Hundreds of people protested the arrival of a nuclear-powered U.S. aircraft carrier at its new home port in Japan on Thursday, demanding greater safety measures.
Conn. Democrats to debate censuring Lieberman
Conn. Democrats to debate censuring Lieberman Connecticut Democrats are considering whether to ask Sen. Joe Lieberman to leave the party for speaking at the Republicans' convention and backing GOP pre...
Fugitive mom gets probation in old custody dispute
A mother who fled the country with her three children 14 years ago in a dispute over custody and domestic abuse allegations received probation and an order to perform community service when she went to court Tuesday.
Ike-battered island in US allowing residents home
Many residents who fled the storm-ravaged U.S. island of Galveston queued in their cars for miles (kilometers) early Wednesday for permission to return and see for themselves what Hurricane Ike had done to their homes.
Gasoline price falls, may drop more
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The price of a gallon of gasoline in the United States dropped in the last two weeks as Hurricane Ike led to lower demand for fuel, and the cost of filling the tank will likely ke...
Storm's Predicted Downpour, Winds Have Officials on Alert
Virginia declared a state of emergency, Maryland made a "pre-disaster" declaration and District officials worked out the city's storm plan as the region continued preparing for Tropical Storm Hanna, which was forecast to bring strong winds and heavy rain to the area, the first effects of which mi...
Bolts Out of the Blues Power Surge Lifts San Diego Past Favr..
Posted on: Tuesday, 23 September 2008, 09:00 CDT By Bernie Wilson Facing Brett Favre in prime time, the San Diego Chargers knew they had to leave no doubt. Stunned by two gut-wrenching losses, Philip...
Court must reconsider asylum for Mali woman
Attorney General Michael Mukasey has rebuked a midlevel federal court on behalf of a Mali woman who fears genital mutilation if sent home.
US Navy seizes cocaine-laden sub off Costa Rica
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AP - A Costa Rican official says U.S. authorities have intercepted a submarine-like vessel packed with tons of cocaine.
Does Barack Obama believe in American leadership or multilat..
On Friday night, the American electorate had an opportunity to hear the two presidential candidates in a head-to-head debate. The outcome of the November election is still hard to predict. But if the ...
Senate to vote on big tax break package next week
A mammoth tax package aimed at giving a jolt to the staggering economy and protecting millions from new taxes headed for a vote next week after a dispute over aid to Hurricane Ike victims was resolved.
Rescuers comb wreckage for hurricane survivors in Texas
Two days after Ike battered Houston and forced thousands into shelters, the death toll was put at 30 in eight states.
Brown runs, throws Dolphins to blowout of Patriots
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AP - Ronnie Brown and the lowly Miami Dolphins ended the Patriots' record winning streak and made New England's defense look as shaky as its Tom Brady-less offense Sunday.
Gates sees more troops in Afghanistan, with limits
Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Tuesday the Pentagon may be able to send thousands more combat troops to Afghanistan starting next spring, but he also pointedly cautioned against overdoing a military buildup in a country offended by the presence of foreign forces.
Mob leader to testify in Miami trial
A jailed Boston mob leader is expected to testify Monday for the prosecution in the murder trial of former FBI agent John Connolly.Stephen "The Rifleman" Flemmi is serving a life prison sentence for 1...
Navarro's single in 9th keeps Rays atop AL East
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AP - Dioner Navarro singled with the bases loaded and one out in the ninth inning, enabling the Tampa Bay Rays to beat the Boston Red Sox 2-1 and remain in first place in the AL East.
South African President Thabo Mbeki Ousted
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AP) ― South Africa's ruling party said Saturday that President Thabo Mbeki had agreed to resign after being asked to step down, a move that could heighten turmoil in...
FBI: Evangelist Alamo arrested in child sex probe
The FBI says evangelist Tony Alamo (uh-LAHM'-oh) has been arrested in Arizona on suspicion of transporting minors across state lines for sexual purposes.
Bush 'approved' Pakistan attacks
President Bush approved US military raids on militants inside Pakistan without Islamabad's agrement, the BBC learns.
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