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Governments of the Americas institutionalise meeting of ministers of public security

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic -- The Member States of the Organization of American States agreed on Thursday in Santo Domingo to institutionalize the Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Public Security in the Americas to strengthen cooperation against delinquency, violence and insecurity.

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Related Topix: World News, Central America, Mexico

Thu Nov 05, 2009

Boston Globe

Detained immigranta s death leaves far-reaching questions

The last time Milady Tavarez spoke with her brother, Pedro, he sounded lonely but otherwise fine.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Hospital Administration, Healthcare Industry, World News, Suffolk County, MA

Tue Nov 03, 2009

Philly.com

Charleeni's death blamed on her dead father

A shrine of votive candelaria covers the porch of the home in the 4700 block of C Street in Feltonville where Charleeni Ferreira lived.

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Related Topix: Central America, World News, Philadelphia, PA

Sun Nov 01, 2009

Men's News Daily

Rangel Ethics Investigation Continues in Slow Motion

The boisterous Rep. Charlie Rangel is in the news once again with his introduction of a House bill that will make it harder for taxpayers to hide their money in foreign banks.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Charles Rangel, Democrat, World News, Central America, Tax, Drugs

The Birmingham News

Venezuela to buy large share of DR oil refinery

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic - The Dominican Republic agreed Friday to sell nearly half the shares of its oil refinery to Venezuela for $132 million in a bid to boost production, officials said.

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Related Topix: Central America, World News

Fri Oct 30, 2009

Caribbean Net News

OAS ministers will analyse crime and violence during Dominican Republic meeting

The Second Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Public Security in the Americas was described on Friday by the Secretary General of the Organization of American States , Jos Miguel Insulza, as a meeting of great importance in an "indispensable" process that seeks solutions to one of the most pressing problems facing the citizens of the Americas.

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Related Topix: Central America, World News

Virgin Islands Daily News

St. Thomas centenarian isn't old yet, at least not of mind

Though relatives say her birthday is not her favorite day of the year, newly turned centenarian Maria "Nina" Lugo had a great time Sunday celebrating her 100th year with a small gathering of friends and family at her home in Anna's Retreat.

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Related Topix: World News

Thu Oct 29, 2009

Philly.com

Charleeni's death blamed on her dead father

In a statement to police, Margarita Garabito said she beat her 10-year-old stepdaughter, Charleeni Ferreira, because she was depressed and the girl wouldn't listen to her, according to law enforcement sources.

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Related Topix: Central America, World News, Philadelphia, PA

Wed Oct 28, 2009

Canada.com

Dominican Republic, Caribbean travel information and guide

Explore a land of mystic peaks, enchanted forests and crystal fields of ice. Not so far, far away in a place called Montana.

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Related Topix: World News, Central America, US National Parks, Glacier National Park, Travel

Tue Oct 27, 2009

Global Voices Online

Dominican Republic: Cancer Awareness Campaigns

Cancer prevention campaigns in the Dominican Republic have been raising awareness for prevention and treatment, as well as providing support to those families that have been afflicted with the disease.

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Related Topix: Central America, World News, Medicine, Health, Breast Cancer

Mon Oct 26, 2009

WSJV-TV South Bend

Delta, Southwest add new routes at Detroit Metro

Detroit Metropolitan Airport says Delta and Southwest airlines are adding new routes next year, while a third carrier will resume flights in November.

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Related Topix: South Korea, Fort Myers, FL, Fort Myers Metro, Central America

Digital Spy

Hundreds 'descend on Jonas Bros hotel'

Hundreds of female fans have reportedly descended on a hotel where the Jonas Brothers are staying.

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Related Topix: Jonas Brothers, Central America, World News

Prensa Latina

Dominican City Paralyzed by Strike

Santo Domingo, Oct 21 Stores, schools and public transportation of San Francisco de Macoris started on Wednesday a 48-hour strike demanding the construction of buildings and the suspension of long power cuts.

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Sat Oct 24, 2009

Telegraph.co.uk

Holidaymaker wins 240000 payout 'after biting poisonous worm' on Caribbean holiday

A British holidaymaker from Lancashire, Beryl Rushton, has won a 240,000 payout after biting into a poisonous black worm she found in her dinner during a Caribbean holiday.

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Related Topix: Dominican Republic Travel, Travel, World News, Lancashire County, England, United Kingdom,

Fri Oct 23, 2009

Centers for Disease Control and Preve...

Gastroenteritis Outbreaks in 2 Tourist Resorts, Dominican Republic

Carlos Juan, Antonio J. Rulln, Jos L. Prez, and Clara I. Berrocal Author affiliations: Saniconsult Ibrica SL, Palma de Mallorca, Spain ; Instituto Universitario de Investigacin en Ciencias de la Salud, Palma de Mallorca ; Hospital Son Dureta.

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Related Topix: Travel, Dominican Republic Travel, World News, Central America, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic Travel, Carlsbad, CA, Foster City, CA

Inter Press Service

Dominican Republic: Protests Surround New Constitution

SANTO DOMINGO, Oct 23 - The Dominican Republic passed the 38th version of its constitution Thursday evening, amending more than 40 articles that drew public protests and opposition from civil society groups and many average Dominicans.

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Related Topix: World News, Central America, Leonel Fernandez

Thu Oct 22, 2009

Toronto Sun

Missionary accused of abusing teens in Haiti: report

Police say a Canadian missionary who worked as a priest in Windsor, Ont., has been arrested in the Dominican Republic.

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Related Topix: Canada, World News, Central America,

Prensa Latina

Dominican President Admits to Budget Slump

Santo Domingo, Oct 18 Dominican President Leonel Fernandez admitted that the $56 million budget deficit will be covered with $1 billion worth loan from the International Monetary Fund under stand-by accord.

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Related Topix: Leonel Fernandez, World News,

Tue Oct 20, 2009

United States Coast Guard

Coast Guard repatriates 6 Dominican migrants to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

The crew of the Ocracoke detained six other Dominican men for attempting to enter illegally into the United States or a U.S. territory on at least two separate occasions.

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Related Topix: Prison, US Coast Guard, US Military, US News, Travel, Dominican Republic Travel, World News, Central America

Sun Oct 18, 2009

Peterborough Examiner

Group aims to help those in poverty in Dominican Republic

About 500 families in the Dominican Republic are getting a helping hand from a Peterborough-based group who will soon send their first container filled with goods.

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Related Topix: Central America, World News, Canada,

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