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Mercosur, EU launch university mobility program

MONTEVIDEO, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) -- The Common Market of the South (Mercosur) and the European Union jointly launched here Friday a university mobility program to fund 200 students from Mercosur countries seeking short-term study...

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Julia will have a place at our holiday table

While my excitement bubbles as I plan our family Thanksgiving, which will reunite many who were together in Brockton, Mass. in 1969 a month before I married, I am still trying to digest the fact that Julia Child has been...

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Israel seeks to check Iranian inroads in South America

BUENOS AIRES, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Israel is seeking to check Iranian diplomatic and trade advances in South America, a region where it has enjoyed sympathy and support since its founding, but a fuller picture of shifting alliances...

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Scuba Diving on a Christmas Caribbean Vacation

The Best Dive Sites in the Caribbean for December This Christmas take a Caribbean scuba diving vacation to see beautiful marine life while getting a suntan. A Christmas Caribbean vacation is not complete with out learning about...

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Brazilian-German Index Shows Brazil in Boom Phase of Recovery

For the first time since January 2008, the Economic Climate Index (ECI) in Latin America, (developed in partnership between the German Ifo Institute and Brazil's Getúlio Vargas Foundation) rose to 5.2 from 4.0 points between...

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Soybean farming to help meet 40pc oil demand

UNB, Dhaka Bangladesh could meet 40 per cent of its soybean oil demand by producing Soybean locally, as there is a bright prospect for its farming. "There is a bright prospect for local soybean production and we could meet 40...

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Paraguay team at World Cup 2010

Paraguay, impressive during South American qualifying, will pose a threat in any group at World Cup 2010. History man: Gerardo Martino, Paraguay coach at World Cup 2010 Photo: GETTY IMAGES Paraguay's World Cup record: 1930 1st...

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Dark truth about Latin American energy

A dark street in Sao Paulo, where a power cut left millions without electricity Several Latin American countries have recently been hit by major power shortages, raising concerns that the region is facing a serious energy...

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John Heitinga- My Everton FC move has boosted my World Cup chances

Johnny Heitinga JOHN Heitinga today said a move to Everton has boosted his World Cup chances - and revelaed he wants to make a centre back role at Goodison his own. Heitinga arrived from Atletico Madrid for £6.2m shortly before...

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El Nino intensifies Latin America drought

Enlarge Cracked soil and dead cows are pictured at a ranch in Chaco, Paraguay on November 18. From a devastating food crisis in Guatemala to water cuts in Venezuela, El Nino has compounded drought damage across Latin America...

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