Bolivia’s Morales claims victory in disputed election
by José Arturo Cárdenas LA PAZ, Bolivia (AFP) -- Bolivian President Evo Morales declared victory Thursday in elections whose disputed…
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South America
Thousands of Chileans strike as protest death toll hits 18
by Miguel SANCHEZ Agence France Presse SANTIAGO, Chile (AFP) -- Thousands of Chileans flooded the streets of Santiago and…
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Violence breaks out in Bolivia over vote count
by Tupad POINTU LA PAZ, Bolivia (AFP) -- Violence broke out in several Bolivian cities Monday after the main opposition…
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Chile orders new curfew as violent protests rage
by Barnaby CHESTERMAN SANTIAGO, Chile (AFP) -- Chile ordered an overnight curfew for the third day in a row as…
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World’s loudest bird sings heart out in pursuit of love
by Issam AHMED WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- In the mountainous northern Amazon, a tiny white-plumed suitor turns to face…
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Five die in fire at clothing factory looted in Chile unrest: firefighters
SANTIAGO, Chile (AFP) -- Five people died Sunday after a garment factory was set ablaze by looters in the suburbs…
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Chile president declares state of emergency after violent protests
by Paulina ABRAMOVICH Agence France Presse SANTIAGO, Chile (AFP) -- Chile's president declared a state of emergency in Santiago…
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Three gunmen killed in Brazil airport raid, kidnapping: police
SAO PAULO, Brazil (AFP) -- Heavily armed gunmen raided an airport in Brazil on Thursday, officials said, stealing money from…
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Ecuador counts cost of deadly protests after deal
by Santiago PIEDRA SILVA QUITO, Ecuador (AFP) -- Ecuador began counting the cost Monday of 12 days of indigenous fury…
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Six dead as roof collapses on Peru costume party
LIMA, Peru (AFP) -- At least six people died and 40 were injured after a hailstorm caused a roof…
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