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Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi (C) crosses a crowd of supporters as she arrives for a political rally as part of her electoral campaign at a stadium in Pathein, some 200 kms west of Yangon on February 7, 2012. Supporters turned out to greet the Nobel Peace Prize winner on the campaign...
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Few bright spots in the world's most dangerous place for labor organizers.
COTORRA — In Colombia, just 4 percent of workers belong to unions — one of the lowest rates in the hemisphere. full story
Civic organizations, unions and church groups work together for more democracy.
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MANZINI, Swaziland — After a year of economic crisis and the biggest-ever protest against the king, a growing number of Swazis are demanding democracy. full story
Whale fin features could make helicopters faster and safer.
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Berlin — A team of researchers replicate bumps on humpback's fins to address a critical design challenge. full story
France convicts L. Ron Hubbard’s group, labeling it a business.
PARIS — Scientology is fined for targeting vulnerable people for commercial gain. full story

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The young women of Shimoda prepare for their March debut.
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SHIMODA — Shimoda, a hot spring resort on Japan's Pacific coast, was home to about 200 geisha in the 1950s. Now just five are left. full story
Children, swept up in police raids, have a chance to get clean
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RIO DE JANEIRO — Rio has responded to rising crack use with a controversial policy of rounding up users in police operations, and sending young users in state shelters. full story
A gold rush in Guyana has brought new riches — and brutal violence.
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MAHDIA, Guyana — As traders push the price of gold ever higher, miners deep in the Amazon jungle have found a dangerous, lawless world. full story
Amid a gold rush, artisanal miners are getting squeezed out
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NECHI, Colombia — It was like any other day in the past 40 years that Martín Palacios has spent panning for gold in northeastern Colombia. Until the police showed up. full story