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23 hrs ago | India Auto News

Watch a thief getting hit by a bus after stealing phone

A thief in Bogota, Colombia stole a cell phone from an innocent woman standing at a bus stop, but was immediately run over by an approaching bus as he tried to escape.

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Related Topix: World News, Colombia

Thu May 23, 2013

Drudge Retort

OAS Wants U.S. to Legalize Pot

Time: On the Latin American street, the Organization of American States has always borne a reputation, not always deserved, as Washington's lackey.

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Related Topix: Drugs, World News, Colombia, US News, Liberal Political News

KHQ-TV Spokane

Little Known About Suspect In Spokane Ricin Case

A 37-year-old who has been charged with threatening to kill a federal judge in a case that involves letters containing the poison ricin is a registered sex offender who lives in a rundown apartment building near downtown Spokane.

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Related Topix: Spokane, WA, World News, Colombia, Pullman, WA

Washington Times

Will El Dorado turn into gold for Colombia?

BOGOTA, Colombia, May 23, 2013 Bogot is a large city, both in surface area and in population.

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Related Topix: South America, World News, Colombia, Ecuador,

The Charlotte Observer

4-nation Pacific Alliance trade bloc forges ahead

A couple walk on a pedestrian bridge in Cali, Colombia, Wednesday, May 22, 2013.

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Related Topix: South America, World News, Colombia,

Wed May 22, 2013

13WHAM

New $206 Milliion Yogurt Plant Coming To Batavia

Batavia, N.Y. - A second yogurt plant is coming to Genesee County. The Muller Quaker Dairy plant will hold a grand opening on June 3, according to Sen.

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Related Topix: Batavia, NY, Genesee County, NY, US Politics, Senator Chuck Schumer, US News, US Senate, Colombia

Inside Colombia

U.S., Colombia play key role in future of Americas

When President Barack Obama came into office, one of his priorities was to push forward and implement the U.S.-Colombia trade promotion agreement.

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Related Topix: South America, World News, Colombia, Colombia Travel, Travel, us Travel, Motorcycles, Harley-Davidson Motorcycle,

TIME.com

OAS to White House: It's High Time the U.S. Debated Legalizing Pot

Organization of American States Secretary-General JosA© Miguel Insulza, speaks after the organization presented its report about illicit drugs in the continent to the Colombian Government in Bogota, Colombia, on May 17, 2013.

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Related Topix: Drugs, South America, World News, Colombia, Marijuana, Drug Addiction (Substance Abuse)

Tue May 21, 2013

PSFK

Text Message Platform Collects Public Opinion Via SMS [My Ideal City]

Textizen is a SMS platform for providing community feedback to urban planners and municipal decision makers regarding transportation, recreation, spending, quality of life improvements and more.

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Related Topix: World News, Colombia, Opinion

Sun May 19, 2013

Patch.com

'Atlanta Streets Alive' Takes Over Midtown Sunday

It's almost here! On Sunday, May 19, Atlanta Streets Alive will close 2.7 miles of Atlanta's signature street to cars, and open it up to the public - for 4 hours - to create a whole new healthy, sustainable and vibrant city street experience.

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Related Topix: Midtown (Atlanta, GA), Atlanta, GA, World News, Colombia

Mirror.co.uk

Mugger hit by bus while trying to flee with stolen mobile phone in Colombia

Shocking CCTV footage shows the would-be thief and his victim struggle before he runs off with the phone - straight into the path of an oncoming bus A would-be mugger learnt a very painful lesson - after he was hit by a BUS as he tried to flee.

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Related Topix: World News, Colombia, Offbeat

Fri May 17, 2013

Caribbean News Now!

OAS secretary general to present report on drug problem in the Americas to the president of Colombia

BOGOTA, Colombia -- The secretary general of the Organization of American States , Jos Miguel Insulza, will deliver on Friday to the president of Colombia, Juan Manuel Santos, the "Report on the Drug Problem in the Americas," prepared by the hemispheric institution during the last year following the mandate of the Summit of the Americas held in ... (more)

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Inside Colombia

Colombia: Is FARC making room for drug cartels?

More repression against terrorist and illegal armed groups could be behind the strengthening of the presence of Mexican drug cartels in the country.

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Related Topix: South America, World News, Colombia, Drugs, North America, Mexico, Terrorism,

Thu May 16, 2013

Business Journal

WEDC planning South America trade mission

Brazil is one of the countries a Wisconsin Economic Development Corp.-led trade delegation is planning to visit in September.

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Related Topix: World News, Colombia, Chile, Brazil, Agriculture, Science

The Guardian

Plot to kill Colombian journalists uncovered

Officials say a hit man was hired to kill Gonzalo GuillA©n and LeA3n Valencia, who were investigating links between politicians and criminal groups Articles by Colombian journalist Ricardo CalderA3n exposing the luxurious life of soldiers jailed at a military base.

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Related Topix: South America, World News, Colombia, Mafia,

Inside Colombia

Colombia: Some things don't change much, including Catholicism

By Mario Salazar / Washington Times - Visiting Colombia, one of the most Catholic countries in the world, after a few years is a reminder of how pervasive religion is in this country.

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Related Topix: South America, World News, Colombia, Colombia Travel, Travel, Roman Catholic Church, Religion, Wedding

Democratic Underground Latest Breakin...

Colombia's Supreme Court convicts ex-lawmaker of masterminding massacre, sets 30-year sentence

Source: Associated Press Colombia's Supreme Court convicts ex-lawmaker of masterminding massacre, sets 30-year sentence By Associated Press, Updated: Wednesday, May 15, 7:43 PM BOGOTA, Colombia - Colombia's Supreme Court has convicted a former longtime congressman of being the mastermind behind the massacre of 43 people by right-wing paramilitary ... (more)

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Wed May 15, 2013

Department of Commerce

Acting Secretary of Commerce Rebecca Blank Commemorates the...

One of the Commerce Department's top priorities is to strengthen the economic ties between the United States and our trading partners.

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Related Topix: World News, Colombia

Knoxville News Sentinel

Brazilian player received 8 -month doping ban

The International Tennis Federation says Romboli tested positive for two banned diuretics, furosemide and hydrochlorothiazide, at a lower-tier ATP challenger event in Bogota, Colombia, on July 11, 2012.

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Business Journal

Newark-Pittsburgh flight among most delayed in March

An ExpressJet flight between Newark, N.J., and Pittsburgh International Airport was one of the top most-delayed flights in the country in March 2013.

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Related Topix: Newark, NJ, World News, Colombia