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MLB Arizona 5 Colorado 1
Patrick Corbin fired a complete-game three-hitter Monday and the first-place Arizona Diamondbacks cruised to a 5-1 victory over Colorado. Corbin (7-0) turned in his ninth straight start of allowing two or fewer earned runs with the dominating performance while lowering his ERA to 1.44. The left-hander allowed only one run and struck out 10 in the 97-pitch gem, which boosted the National League ...
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Colombia says security measures ready for upcoming Pacific Alliance summit
Colombian authorities have said security measures are in place for a two-day summit of Pacific Alliance later this week in Cali, capital of the western province of Cauca.Colombia has deployed more than 3,000 police officers to ensure the safety of the heads of state and other top officials at the event, and 180 motorbikes, 60 patrol cars, a helicopter and an unmanned aircraft are used for the ...
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The West wont shed a tear for Chavez
The death of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has become a number one topic in the Western press. Journalists discuss the Comandante's personality and the legacy he left behind. They also wonder how his death will affect other countries in Latin America, and who will replace ...
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Colombia confirms killing of FARC security chief
Colombian authorities announced on Monday that they had killed Ernesto Hurtado Penaloza, the head of security for the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) guerrilla group.Penaloza, also known as "el Negro Eliecer," was in charge of the security detail for the FARC's top commander Rodrigo Londono Echeverri, known by his nom de guerre "Timochenko,"said Colombian ...
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Oil Prices Dip to Around $96.50 as Supplies Weigh
U.S. crude futures eased to about $96.50 a barrel in early trading in Asia on Tuesday as ample supplies weighed on prices, despite support from equity ...
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Venezuela opposition Cuba calls the shots
CARACAS -- Venezuela's opposition on Monday released an audio recording that it said contains a prominent member of the ruling party discussing political strategy with a Cuban intelligence ...
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Price of Oil Up to $96.71 Per Barrel
The price of oil rose Monday, taking its cue from the stock market and the dollar. Benchmark oil for June delivery gained 69 cents to close at $96.71 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Oil moved higher as U.S. stock markets reversed early losses around ...
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Zim to Boost Asia-South America Rates in Mid-June
will raise rates for all shipments on its trade from Asia to the east coast of South America, starting June 15.The increase will be $500 per 20-foot container and $1,000 per 40-foot container, the carrier said.Containerized exports from Far East Asia to South and Central ...
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CTS Australasia Exports to South America Plummet
Containerized export volume from Australasia/Oceania to South and Central America steeply declined in March 2013, according to data from Container Trades Statistics ...
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Colombia to Have Its 1st Canonized Saint on Sunday
Mother Laura Montoya Defended Human Dignity of Indigenous PeoplesBy H. Sergio MoraROME, May 10, 2013 (Zenit.org) - Dialogue, the ability to forgive, national unity, and great charity were the main charisms of Mother Laura Montoya (1874-1949), the first Colombian canonized saint.The founder of the Institute of Mary Immaculate and Saint Catherine of Siena, will be canonized on Sunday, May 12, by ...
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Venezuela opposition Audio suggests Cuba meddling
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) -- Venezuela's opposition on Monday released an audio recording that it said contains a prominent member of the ruling party discussing political strategy with a Cuban intelligence ...
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REUTERS SUMMIT-Colombia aims to internationalize bourse
Mon May 20, 2013 6:42pm EDT * Stock exchange expects two foreign listings next year * Says four local companies could offer shares by year-end * Calls for better regulations in Colombia capital markets By Helen Murphy and Nelson Bocanegra BOGOTA, May 20 (Reuters) - Colombia aims to "internationalize" its capital markets further in the coming years, attracting more foreign companies to ...
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Goode and Tomkins Ruled Out of South American Tour
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Chinas President to Visit Trinidad and Tobago
The following is the statement from the Office of the Prime Minister -The Honourable Kamla Persad-Bissessar SC, Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, today announced that the President of the People's Republic of China, His Excellency Xi Jinping, will pay a State visit to Trinidad and Tobago during the period May 31 to June 2, 2013. The Chinese President will be accompanied ...
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UCI suspend Venezulan Ubeto for doping
Lampre's Venezuelan rider Miguel Ubeto has been suspended after testing positive for the banned 'GW1516' substance, the International Cycling Union announced on Wednesday.The UCI said Ubeto had tested positive for the GW1516 sulfone, a metabolic modulator, in a urine sample collected from him in an out-of-competition test on April 16.'The provisional suspension of Mr. Miguel ...
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Oil prices gain for 4th straight session
WORLD oil prices have pushed higher for the fourth straight session after reversing an early sell-off chalked up to ...
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Brazil trapped by Argentina and Venezuela economic mismanagements
Brazil’s main financial newspaper Valor Economico revealed that the recent summit between Presidents Cristina Fernandez and Dilma Rousseff from Argentina and Brazil was far from polite and enlightening, rather the contrary with "strong disagreements in the fields of trade and investment" shaking the foundations of ...
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Trinidad and Tobago Wants to Strengthen Commercial Links with DR
Santo Domingo, May 20 (PL) Trinidad and Tobago seeks to increase trade relations with the Dominican Republic, and to fulfill this objective, delegations from both countries met today in this capital. We hope that enterprises from both countries may achieve the exchange of goods and services, and the formation of strategic alliances, said the President of the Export Agency of Trinidad and Tobago, ...
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Waging the Media War in Venezuela Maduro’s First Month in Power
since officially taking office Nicols Maduro has had to fend off a media war waged against him from multiple fronts. Now the tension seems to have finally dropped it is time for him to move on and make sure he doesn't get bogged down in petty disputes with an obstinate opponent. In the days ...
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HandM considering production in South America and Africa CEO
STOCKHOLM--Swedish fashion giant H&M is considering starting production in South America and Africa, chief executive Karl-Johan Persson told the Financial Times in an interview published on ...
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Oil prices edge lower in Asian trade
SINGAPORE--Oil prices were down in Asian trade Monday as investors locked in profits from last week's gains after U.S. stocks blazed to new record ...
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Harper escapes to South America
More allegations of questionable accounting from Duffy as critics step up attack OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Stephen Harper darts off to South America Tuesday as his party and office attempt to put a lid on an explosive Senate firestorm at home. Harper will dodge the direct ire of opposition parties this week, which will demand answers after his chief of staff Nigel Wright resigned and Senators ...
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VIDEO Toilet paper shortage in Venezuela
The government of Venezuela is trying to import 50 million rolls of toilet paper before supermarket shelves run out of stock. Some economists say that the shortage of basic goods - which also include milk, butter and coffee - is a result of the socialist government's price control policies. Mauricio Moraes ...
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Colombia enters into game of attracting Hollywood business
Colombia is the latest country to vie for production work. Hollywood may migrate south for a while while Colombia becomes the next country to bid for Hollywood production by offering incentives for filming. According to a report by Variety, a new law in the country will allow foreign shoots for film and TV investing over $500,000 in the Colombia's economy can receive cash rebates of up to 40 ...
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To tackle corruption Guyana launches website asking citizens to report bribery allegations
GEORGETOWN, Guyana - In a bid to reduce public corruption, Guyana is inviting citizens to use the Internet to report graft and bribery. Demand for bribes is widespread in Guyana. Police officers are chronically accused of shaking down motorists. Customs officers are also regularly accused of demanding cash for allowing imported goods to be released. Security Minister Clement Rohee says ...
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