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10 hrs ago | Inter Press Service

PARAGUAY: Indigenous Women Leaders Buck Discrimination

More and more indigenous women in Paraguay are overcoming sexist resistance in their communities and emerging as leaders within and outside of their villages, fighting for the rights of their people and against discrimination.

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Related Topix: South America, World News

19 hrs ago | Lubbock Avalanche

Brazil's Silva defends power grid after blackout

Brazil's president fended off criticism of his nation's shaky power grid Wednesday as officials investigated a blackout that plunged as many as 60 million people into darkness, prompting concerns about the country's preparedness to host the 2016 Olympic Games.

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Related Topix: South America, Brazil, World News,

Wed Nov 11, 2009

Independent Online

Blackout hits Brazil's largest cities

By Bruno Marfinati Sao Paulo - A major electricity outage left tens of millions of people in Brazil's two largest cities of Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro without power on Tuesday night due to problems at the massive Itaipu dam that straddles its border with Paraguay.

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Related Topix: South America, World News, Brazil, Travel, Brazil Travel, Paraguay Travel

Tue Nov 10, 2009

Tulsa World

Free To Talk

Myanmar's detained opposition leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, exits the Inya Lake Hotel in Yangon, the country's capital, after meeting Wednesday with U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Kurt Campbell.

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Related Topix: Burma, World News, Aung San Suu Kyi, Asia, Afghanistan, South America

Sun Nov 08, 2009

Guardian Unlimited

Book depicting 'Queen of Paraguay' Eliza Lynch prompts calls for Brazilian penitence

Eliza Lynch was depicted by Brazil as a warmongering manipulator after South America's bloodiest war.

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Related Topix: South America, World News, France,

Fri Nov 06, 2009

The State

Paraguay president explains military shake-up

Paraguay needed a military shake-up to create opportunities for young officers with a proven commitment to democracy, President Fernando Lugo said Friday in his first explanation for removing his top commanders this week.

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Related Topix: South America, World News, US Military, US Air Force

The Irish Times

Book casts new light on Cork woman living in turbulent times in Paraguay

Eliza Lynch lived through one of the bloodiest wars in South America, writes TOM HENNIGAN in Sao Paulo A BIOGRAPHY of the Cork woman who became Paraguay's national heroine received a tumultuous welcome at its launch in Asuncion on Thursday night.

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Thu Nov 05, 2009

New York Times

Paraguayan President Replaces Military Leadership

Fernando Lugo , the president of Paraguay , swore in new commanders of the military on Thursday, just a day after he abruptly removed the leaders of the army, navy and air force amid speculation of a possible coup attempt that had stoked memories of the country's militaristic past.

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Related Topix: South America, World News, US Military, US Air Force

Wed Nov 04, 2009

Business Wire

Herbalife Opens New Markets in Vietnam and Paraguay

Herbalife Ltd. , a global nutrition and direct-selling company, announced that it has begun operations in Vietnam, making this the 71st country where the company conducts business.

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Related Topix: South America, World News, Life, Food, Nutrition, Vietnam,

Mon Nov 02, 2009

Prensa Latina

15:56 Paraguay Confirms 850...

Asuncion, Nov 2 Paraguay confirmed 850 Flu A cases, 6,505 suspects and 43 dead. A bulletin of the Public Health and Social Welfare Ministry Sanitary Vigilante Office dates the worst situation in July when 13 of the 18 sanitary regions reported outbreaks.

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Related Topix: South America, World News, Malawi, H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu

Sat Oct 31, 2009

The Sydney Morning Herald

Australian echoes in Paraguayan paradise

THE kettle rattles and sings on the stove as it comes to the boil. Mary McCreen snatches it with her apron and asks if I'd like one or two sugars with my tea.

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Related Topix: Travel, Paraguay Travel, Argentina Travel, World News,

Fri Oct 30, 2009

Ekklesia Daily News

Lutherans apologise for past persecution of Mennonites and Anabaptists

The governing body of the Lutheran World Federation has approved a statement that prepares for a significant action of reconciliation with churches of the Mennonite and Anabaptist families.

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Related Topix: Religion, Mennonites, World News, Germany, South America, Christian

Wed Oct 28, 2009

Medical News

Bioconnect Systems to present clinical study of Optiflow device at ASN Meeting in San Diego

Bioconnect Systems, Inc. announced today that data from the Company's first clinical study will be presented this week at the ASN Meeting in San Diego.

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Related Topix: South America, World News, University of Pennsylvania, Health

Mon Oct 26, 2009

Lutheran World Federation

LWI Council Press Release No.09/2009 LWF Council Unanimously Adopts...

09/2009 LWF Council Unanimously Adopts Statement Asking Forgiveness from Mennonites Mennonites Welcome this Move toward Reconciliation, Says MWC General Secretary Miller GENEVA, 26 October 2009 - The Council of the Lutheran World Federation has approved a statement that prepares for a significant action of reconciliation with churches of the ...

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Related Topix: Religion, Mennonites, World News, Germany, South America

Fri Oct 23, 2009

Surfbirds News

Argentina, Paraguay make historic forest pledge

Argentina and Paraguay have made a historic pledge to save one of the world's most threatened forests.

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Related Topix: South America, World News, Brazil, Agriculture, Science

Thu Oct 22, 2009

Chambersburg Public Opinion

Summer mission group with Franklin County participants multi-tasks in a work-trip to South America

Assembly line: A group of young people, including four teens from this area, worked together for three days building a house in Cerritos, Paraguay, during a mission trip in July.

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Related Topix: Franklin County, PA, South America, World News, Chambersburg, PA, Family, Teenagers, Greencastle, PA, Religion, Mennonites, Opinion

Sun Oct 18, 2009

Crawley Today

Mototaxi trek

Gatwick Airport worker John Healy, 27, of Broadfield, will be setting off from the Peruvian Highlands on October 25 for a 4,000km race to Paraguay for charity.

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Fri Oct 16, 2009

Prensa Latina

Venezuelan Aid for Paraguayan Chaco

Asuncion, Oct 16 Paraguayan government has decided to use Venezuelan aid in construction of two water desalinating plants and repair the health center in El Chaco.

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Related Topix: South America, World News, Travel, Paraguay Travel, Weather, Natural Disasters, Drought

Wed Oct 14, 2009

MiamiHerald.com - Miami & Ft. Lauderd...

Paraguay unveils archives from dictatorship

Paraguayan human rights activist Martin Almada inspects documents at the Paraguay's Defense Ministry in Asuncion, Wednesday, Oct.

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Related Topix: South America, World News, Activism

Collegio

World as a classroom

Jessica Smith, sophomore in international business, likes to travel and wanted to learn ways to do that during her college years, but still receive class credit.

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Related Topix: South America, Paraguay Travel, Travel, World News

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