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Quarantined train may soon roll on

Fri, 09 May 2008 16:52:48 EDT

A Canadian train quarantined after a passenger died Thursday will soon be on its way again, Ontario's top medical officer told reporters.

2 top Mexican police officials killed in 2 days

Fri, 09 May 2008 15:37:07 EDT

The police officer in charge of Mexico City's anti-kidnapping department was shot and killed Friday morning as he left his home in the capital city, authorities said.

Bolivian president agrees to referendum

Thu, 08 May 2008 22:45:42 EDT

Bolivian President Evo Morales said Thursday he supports a congressional decision to hold a referendum on whether he and his administration should remain in power amid a move for autonomy that he opposes.

World's 'oldest' gorilla celebrates with cake

Fri, 09 May 2008 06:33:54 EDT

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Volcano's plume visible for hundreds of miles

Thu, 08 May 2008 20:19:29 EDT

Nearly a week after a volcano erupted in Chaiten, Chile, disgorging its contents across a wide area of the Andes Mountains, authorities finished evacuating the area most affected.

Mexico's federal police chief slain

Thu, 08 May 2008 22:13:33 EDT

Mexico's federal police chief was shot to death early Thursday in a northwestern neighborhood of the capital, the country's public safety department said.

Endangered birds born in captivity thrive in wild

Thu, 08 May 2008 16:59:29 EDT

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Argentine farmers resume strike

Thu, 08 May 2008 06:12:21 EDT

Farmers in Argentina decided Wednesday to resume a strike that cut exports, blocked roads and emptied store shelves last month.

Colombian whisked to U.S. to face drug charges

Wed, 07 May 2008 20:43:27 EDT

A leading Colombian paramilitary leader pleaded not guilty to drug-trafficking charges Wednesday in a U.S. court after his extradition from Colombia.

Bush dismisses changes in Cuba

Wed, 07 May 2008 14:44:59 EDT

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