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Latest News : Bolivia sees its future powered by lithium after S. Korea deal Bolivia's economic future appears set to be transformed by its vast lithium reserves -- half of all proven deposits on Earth -- after President Evo Morales clinched a deal with South Korea for mining and infrastructural development.Latest News : UN Agency Helps Stave Off Hunger In Bolivia The United Nations food aid agency has stepped in to help in southern Bolivia’s El Chaco region, where a long dry spell has decimated maize harvests, threatening an entire culture of indigenous corn growers with destitution.Latest News : Bolivia President Evo Morales Ready To Receive FIFA Inspectors In Bid To Resolve Football Crisis Bolivian President Evo Morales today accepted the arrival of a FIFA delegation to the South American country, as officials attempt to avoid the country's suspension from international football competitions after a strong clash between the state and the football authorities.Latest News : World Travel Watch 1 Bolivia: An outbreak of bubonic plague is occurring along the border in the Bolivian province of La Paz and Peru's Ascope. Bolivia's health authorities put La Paz on epidemiological alert, with one death and three more suspected cases in the town of Apolo.... La Paz - Peru - Bolivia - Bubonic plague - South AmericaBolivia finishes rescue of 12 pink river dolphins LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) - Bolivian biologists say they have finished rescuing 12 pink, freshwater dolphins who were trapped in a river. Rescue team member Mariana Escobar says the six-day effort to free the dolphins finished on Thursday.Cold snap decimates Amazonian aquatic life in Bolivia SANTA CRUZ DE LA SIERRA, Bolivia, Aug. 31 (UPI) -- Millions of aquatic animals in land-locked Bolivia's river systems have perished ini unusually cold weather during the ongoing winter season. Bolivia - South America - United States - Santa Cruz - CountiesBolivia finishes rescue of 12 pink river dolphins LA PAZ, Bolivia - Bolivian biologists say they have finished rescuing 12 pink, freshwater dolphins who were trapped in a river.Bolivia finishes rescue of 12 pink river dolphins Bolivian biologists say they have finished rescuing 12 pink, freshwater dolphins who were trapped in a river. Bolivia - River - South America - River dolphin - WaterIran loans 200 million euros to Bolivia Iran has extended a credit line of more than 200 million euros to Bolivia to help the industrial development of the South American country.Iran approves $253.8 million loan to Bolivia for industry development LA PAZ, BOLIVIA : Iran approved a €200 million loan ($253.8 million) on Monday for Bolivia destined to the industry development in the South American country, the state-run ABI news agency reported.Iran Loans More than $250 Million to Bolivia Iran has extended a credit line of more than $250 million to Bolivia as development aid. -VOAIran lends ally Bolivia $255 mln to spur industry LA PAZ, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Iran will lend Bolivia 200 million euros ($254 million) for industrial projects, further bolstering ties between two of Washington's most outspoken critics, officials said on Monday.Iran, Bolivia reject 'world unilateralism' The Bolivian President Evo Morales has called for concerted efforts of Iran, Venezuela and Bolivia to put an end to the unilateralism dominant in the world.Cold blamed for Bolivia's mass fish deaths Extreme weather wreaks havoc in the rivers.Colombia court rules against U.S. military agreement The agreement was signed in October and faced intense criticism from Colombia's more left-leaning neighbors, including Venezuela and Bolivia. President Juan Manuel Santos, who was inaugurated on Aug. 7, enjoys a wide political majority in Colombia's Congress and told reporters Wednesday that the ruling would have no effect on cooperation between the U.S. and its closest ally in Latin America.Troves of lithium, valuable for batteries, boost mood in Bolivia and Afghanistan In June, the Department of Defense announced that the mineral wealth of Afghanistan -- including iron, copper, gold and lithium -- might be worth more than $900 billion. Despite the historic importance of the first three, lithium seemed to be the material that most excited Pentagon officials, who... Bolivia - Afghanistan - South America - Lithium - BatteriesCopa Sudamericana: Oriente beat Universidad Oriente Petrolero of Bolivia have eliminated Universidad de Chile and made it into the Copa Sudamericana second stage with a 1-0 win.Iran approves $254 mln credit for Bolivia Iran will extend a credit of 200 million euros (254 million U.S. dollars) to Bolivia as development aid, visiting Iranian Industry and Mining Minister Ali Akbar Mehravian said Monday.Blatter asks Morales to resolve debt crisis FIFA president Joseph Blatter is asking the government of Bolivia president Evo Morales to help resolve the debt crisis of the country's football federation. In July, Bolivian tax authorities impounded assets of the country's football federation and froze its bank accounts, looking to recover a reported $3.4 million in unpaid taxes.Copa Sudamericana Results Results Tuesday in Copa Sudamericana: First Round Second Leg Oriente Petrolero (Bolivia) 1, Universidad de Chile 0 (Oriente advances 3-2 on aggregate) First Leg Barcelona (Ecuador) 0, Penarol (Uruguay) 1Interpol launches hunt for fugitives in Americas The United States and several other countries have launched a new operation to hunt down and capture international fugitives wanted by Interpol in the Americas, US officials said Friday.Blatter asks Morales to resolve debt crisis LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) - FIFA president Joseph Blatter is asking the government of Bolivia president Evo Morales to help resolve the debt crisis of the country's football federation.Oriente map path to second round Oriente Petrolero of Bolivia have eliminated Universidad de Chile to reach the Copa Sudamericana second stage, while Penarol claimed a first-leg win at Ecuadorian side Barcelona.Scientists find evidence discrediting theory Amazon was virtually unlivable SAN MARTIN DE SAMIRIA, PERU - To the untrained eye, all evidence here in the heart of the Amazon signals virgin forest, untouched by man for time immemorial - from the ubiquitous fruit palms to the cry of howler monkeys, from the air thick with mosquitoes to the unruly tangle of jungle vines. Physics - Health - Business - Medicine - AlternativeScientists find evidence discrediting theory Amazon was virtually unlivable SAN MARTIN DE SAMIRIA, PERU - To the untrained eye, all evidence here in the heart of the Amazon signals virgin forest, untouched by man for time immemorial - from the ubiquitous fruit palms to the cry of howler monkeys, from the air thick with mosquitoes to the unruly tangle of jungle vines. Physics - Business - People - Alternative - Unified TheoriesVa. police chief questions immigration policy A Virginia police chief is calling on federal government officials to stop giving employment authorization cards to illegal immigrants with pending deportation proceedings after the recent death of a nun. Prince William County police chief Charlie Deane mentioned the August death of a nun who was allegedly killed by a ...Vogel Family on Bikes update: The cancer kids of Cochabamba Posted: Sep 02, 2010 01:00 am EDT Nancy Vogel reported about an incredibly emotional ride they had in Bolivia – not on their bicycles but in a hospital with cancer children in Cochabamba. They decided to set up a charity fund for the kids.Scientists find evidence discrediting theory Amazon was virtually unlivable SAN MARTIN DE SAMIRIA, PERU - To the untrained eye, all evidence here in the heart of the Amazon signals virgin forest, untouched by man for time immemorial - from the ubiquitous fruit palms to the cry of howler monkeys, from the air thick with mosquitoes to the unruly tangle of jungle vines. Indigenous - Ethnicity - Amazonian - Business - PeopleVa. police chief questions immigration policy WASHINGTON A Virginia police chief is calling on federal government officials to stop giving employment authorization cards to illegal immigrants with pending deportation proceedings after the recent death of a nun.Sunset Beach man arrested for robbing Kangaroo store Submitted by Scott Pickey on Wed, 09/01/2010 - 4:13pm. READ MORE: BOLIVIA, NC (NEWS RELEASE) - Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office deputies have arrested a subject that was involved in an armed robbery last night in the Sunset Beach area.A Creative Model for Vaccine Development I'm in Washington, D.C. as part of a fellowship with the International Reporting Project. Next SaturGables mayor's race attracts retired diplomat and lawyer with political connections The former head of the U.S. Interests Section in Havana -- who earned a reputation as an aggressive critic of President Fidel Castro during his diplomatic tour -- is the latest contender for mayor in Coral Gables.Delivering them from poverty About 1700 teachers, healers and advocates for the poor, the victims of inequity and discrimination, assembled for the biggest UN event ever held in Australia.Va. police chief questions immigration policy Associated Press - September 3, 2010 6:55 PM ET WASHINGTON (AP) - A Virginia police chief is calling on federal government officials to stop giving employment authorization cards to illegal...Mexico to go digital by 2015 Mexico will change from analog to digital television by 2015 to promote competition and help convergence with telephone and Internet services, President Felipe Calderon said Thursday.Amazon river at lowest level in 40 years The Amazon river is at its lowest level in over 40 years near its source in northeastern Peru.Aon Monthly Cat Recap Highlights Asia Floods, Atlantic Storms Aon Benfield's latest release of its Monthly Cat Recap report, which provides an analysis of global natural perils in August, reports the month was "dominated by historic floods in Pakistan ...Cochran is ready to take leadership role on CBC soccer team As the CBC soccer team prepared for penalty kicks against HowellNorth on Monday night, senior defender A.J. Cochran volunteered totake the first shot. After converting, he told Cadets coach TerryMichler that it was his first career penalty kick.Amazon at lowest level in over 40 years in Peru: experts The Amazon, the world's biggest river, is at its lowest level in over 40 years near its source in northeastern Peru, causing havoc in a region where it is used as the only form of travel, authorities said.Canadians earn team The Canadian men's gymnastics team tied Brazil for second place on Thursday at the Pan Am championships, earning Canada a full team for next year's Pan Am Games at the same venue in Guadalajara.M. Gymnastics. Del Castillo, Ishino Lead U.S. Delegation to Gold Current members of the California men's gymnastics team senior Bryan del Castillo and junior Glen Ishino helped the United States win the team title at the 2010 Pan American Championships at the Lopez Mateos Sports Center in Guadalajara, Mexico. A real highlight for the Americans was Ishino, who took second in the all-around. Ishino and Del Castillo both advanced to the finals on several events.Latin America leads the way There are several instances of centuries-old prophecies of the rise of certain countries that people in those times felt possessed enormous latent power.Brazil Iron Ore Reserves Keep Multiplying Brazil further boosted its iron ore reserves with the announcement of a major new discovery of iron and phosphate deposits in the southwest state of Mato Grosso.Ill. woman climb highest peak on every continent INVERNESS, Ill. (AP) – Neighbors in Inverness have seen Suzanne Nance dragging her improvised sled mounted on skis and loaded with weights around outside, even when no snow litters the ground. As she labors hauling her cargo, some sympathetic drivers stop to offer her a ride home. The 50-year-old adventurer hardly needs transportation, as she’s [...]Tens are wild for doctor's fund-raiser Dr. Brian Orr wants to make his 10-10-10 birthday count for something — to help those to whom he has dedicated his career: children.Brazil iron ore reserves keep multiplying RIO DE JANEIRO, Sept. 2 (UPI) -- Brazil further boosted its iron ore reserves with the announcement of a major new discovery of iron and phosphate deposits in the southwest state of Mato Grosso. Brazil - Mato Grosso - Iron ore - South America - Travel and TourismMineral de Pozos: A Mexican ghost town lives on as an artist colony I arrived in eerie, old Mineral de Pozos in the middle of a half-sunny afternoon, with cotton-candy cloud shadows creeping all over the adobe rubble, the reclaimed ruins, the cactus thickets and the little-trod cobblestone streets. Never heard of the place, a hotel clerk had said in Spanish...Peace Corps Director Speaks at Cornell, Promotes Public Service The director of the Peace Corps spoke at Cornell on Thursday about the organization's contributions to making a more peaceful world and urged students to join in the cause. read moreNew climate change mitigation schemes could benefit elites rather than the rural poor ( Burness Communications ) With governments across Latin America preparing to implement a new financial mechanism aimed at mitigating climate change by curbing carbon emissions from the destruction of tropical forests, experts gathering here today warned against a "one-size-fits-all" approach, calling instead for flexible, balanced solutions to the thorny dilemmas surrounding this new mechanism ... 1 2 3 |
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