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  1. US Says More Work Needed on Honduran SettlementRead the original story w/Photo

    2 hrs ago | Voice of America

    But US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton had warm praise for conduct of Honduran presidential election late last month David Gollust Washington Photo: AFP The Obama administration Wednesday applauded conciliatory steps promised by Honduran president-elect Portofirio Lobo.

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    Related Topix: Honduras, World News, Central America, Hillary Clinton, US Politics, US News, Manuel Zelaya, Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Francisco Morazan, Honduras, Oscar Arias

  2. Holiday Hotel Deals in Costa Rica & Hostel and Bed and Breakfast RecommendationsRead the original story w/Photo

    Saturday Dec 5 | Examiner.com

    There are some great holiday hotel deals in Costa Rica for under $100. Unfortunately, some seem to be over Christmas--from December 24 to December 27.

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    Related Topix: Travel, World News, Costa Rica Travel, Central America, San Jose, Costa Rica, San Pedro, Costa Rica

  3. Honduran President-Elect Proposes a General Amnesty, and Why It's a Terrible IdeaRead the original story

    4 hrs ago | Alterdestiny

    ... the June 28th coup that deposed him. "There should be (an amnesty) for all those involved," Porfirio Lobo said in Costa Rica, where he met with Costa Rican President Oscar Arias and Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli in an effort to build ...

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    Related Topix: Manuel Zelaya, Central America, World News, Oscar Arias

  4. Clinton says Lobo trying to reconcile HonduransRead the original story

    5 hrs ago | The West Australian

    ... with planning under way well before the coup. Kelly said Clinton spoke on Tuesday with President Ricardo Arias of Costa Rica, an important mediator in efforts to resolve the crisis. He said Arias reported that Lobo wanted a unity government, a truth ...

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  5. 12 Days of Fugitives: Day 1, Julio BoncheaRead the original story w/Photo

    20 hrs ago | Pensacola News Journal

    ... the first to be featured because he is considered extremely violent and has escaped from prisons in Florida and Costa Rica, said FDLE Tampa Bay Special Agent in Charge Jim Madden. "He has family in Cuba and South Florida connections but could be ...

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    Related Topix: Florida, Florida Government, Central America, World News

  6. Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen at the New York Met Costume Institute Gala on May 4, 2009Read the original story

    9 hrs ago | Access Hollywood

    ... 26 at St. Monica Catholic Church in Los Angeles and then again in early April in the Nicoya Peninsula region of Costa Rica, where the Brazilian beauty owns a home. This is Gisele's first child. The New England Patriots quarterback has a son, John, ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Tom Brady, NFL Players, New England Patriots, NFL Football

  7. The Highly Questionable, Possibly Illegal, Possibly Unconstitutional Costa Rica Luxury TaxRead the original story

    12 hrs ago | Inside Costa Rica

    Open letter by: Bob Klenz, Dominical, Costa Rica. vistadelcano@hotmail.com I have lived for over 16 years full time in Costa Rica with 15 years of permanent residency.

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  8. Honduran President-Elect Lobo Meets With Arias In Costa RicaRead the original story w/Photo

    12 hrs ago | Inside Costa Rica

    ... State Secretary Hilary Clinton and the need to have Lobo recognized. Panama's President Ricardo Martinelli (L), Costa Rica's President Oscar Arias (C) and Honduras' President-elect Porfirio Lobo pose for a photograph after a meeting in San Jose ...

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    Related Topix: Central America, World News, Oscar Arias, Manuel Zelaya

  9. Low Vote Expected In Costa Rica's Presidential ElectionsRead the original story

    12 hrs ago | Inside Costa Rica

    ... achieve more votes and more than half of the population is still undecided about which candidate to vote for. In Costa Rica 2.8 million people can vote for the president, two vice-presidents and 57 legislative Assembly members. The survey was ...

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  10. 20% More Job Opportunities Expected In 2010Read the original story

    12 hrs ago | Inside Costa Rica

    If the expectations and projections for 2010 are realized, the year could start off with more job opportunities and growth in the economy.

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  11. Roadblock To Cellular Competition in Costa Rica ClearedRead the original story

    12 hrs ago | Inside Costa Rica

    Perhaps with a change or heart or bowing to political pressure, the Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad board of directors approved to relinquish its hold on the radio frequencies that will be used by competitors in the cellular telephone market in Costa Rica.

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  12. Honduran president-elect says amnesty for ZelayaRead the original story

    23 hrs ago | Newswatch 50

    SAN JOSE, Costa Rica a " Honduras' president-elect said Tuesday he wants amnesty for ousted President Manuel Zelaya and for all of those involved in the June 28th coup that deposed him.'There should be for all those involved,' Porfirio Lobo said in Costa Rica, where he met with Costa Rican President Oscar Arias and Panamanian President Ricardo ...

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    Related Topix: Honduras, World News, Central America, Travel, Honduras Travel, San Jose, Costa Rica, Costa Rica Travel, San Jose Costa Rica, Costa Rica Travel, Manuel Zelaya

  13. Yesterday's EditionRead the original story w/Photo

    Tuesday | Inside Costa Rica

    ... concerns of citizens of the growing problem in the cuidad de la flores (the city of flowers). The supermarkets in Costa Rica - Pali, Mas x Menos, Hipermas and Maxi Bodega - all owned and operated by Walmart Centroamerica, the local division of ...

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  14. Honduran president-elect says coup amnesty for all

    22 hrs ago | Buffalo News

    ... the June 28 coup that deposed him. "There should be (an amnesty) for all those involved," Porfirio Lobo said in Costa Rica, where he met with Costa Rican President Oscar Arias and Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli in an effort to build support ...

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    Related Topix: Honduras, World News, Central America, Travel, Honduras Travel, Manuel Zelaya, Oscar Arias

  15. Former vice-president of Costa Rica to help Clark at UNRead the original story

    Oct 13, 2009 | XtraMSN Real Estate

    ... it," the ambassador said. "The post can't go to the Costa Rican". Ms Grynspan won election to vice-president of Costa Rica, serving one term from 1994 to 1998, after holding ministerial positions in the Central American nation's government for eight ...

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    Related Topix: Central America, World News, Helen Clark

  16. Capture your favorite critter- with your camera- over winter breakRead the original story w/Photo

    22 hrs ago | Brandeis' News

    ... taken him to Sudan, Egypt, Laos, Cambodia, Venezuela, Brazil, Russia, Panama, Guatemala, El Salvador, Mexico, Costa Rica, Honduras, Indonesia, France, Israel, Iraq, Kuwait, China, and Turkey, as well as countless domestic locations. He taught ...

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  17. UN chief names former Costa Rican vice-president to senior UN postRead the original story

    22 hrs ago | People's Daily Online

    ... for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) from 2001 to 2006. She won election to the vice-president of Costa Rica, serving one term from 1994 to 1998, after holding ministerial positions in the Central American nation's government for eight years. ...

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    Related Topix: World News, Central America, Helen Clark

  18. Former Costa Rican vice-president chosen to fill senior UN postRead the original story w/Photo

    Yesterday | Spero News

    ... Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean ( ECLAC ) from 2001 to 2006. She won election to Vice-President of Costa Rica, serving one term from 1994 to 1998, after holding ministerial positions in the Central American nation"s Government for ...

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    Related Topix: World News, Central America, Helen Clark

  19. Read the original story

    Yesterday | Penninsula News Review

    ... Trade Commissioner Service in 1968. Postings included Sao Paulo, San Juan, Puerto Rico, London, San Jose, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Ambassador to the Philippines. In Ottawa he served in a variety of senior positions in Foreign Affairs and ...

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  20. No Way San Jose: Cocktails in Costa RicaRead the original story

    Tuesday | The West Australian

    Aussie siblings Joe and Anna plan to build the greatest cocktail bar on earth. Will they be able to make their dream come true? View Full TV listings >>

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