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- Outrage flares in Argentina as former dictator breaks silence about 'Dirty War'
Jorge Videla admitted last week that the military regime killed thousands during the late 1970s and early 80s, when he was in power. But many see his confession as justification, not remorse.
- Family asks UN to help free former Peace Corps volunteer jailed in Nicaragua
Of the 725 US citizens in jail abroad, more than half are behind bars in Latin America. Jason Puracal was imprisoned in November 2010, and his family says the US hasn't done enough in his case.
Valentin Pazhetnov, Russia's unconventional 'mama bear'Russia's winter bear hunt has long left bear cubs orphaned and vulnerable, but one man has developed a way to raise cubs and safely release them into the wild as adults.
Bakery charity feeds North Korean childrenLove North Korean Children has built four community bakeries with the humble intention of providing 5,000-plus youngsters with one steamed bun per day.
Norway killer Breivik: Voices in my head told me 'Don't do this'In the most emotional day yet during the trial of Anders Behring Breivik, who has claimed responsibility for the July 2011 terror attacks in Norway, the suspect gave a detailed account of the attacks.
Mexico volcano Popocatepetl rumbles back to lifeMexico volcano: 'El Popo' shot ash and hot rocks into the sky Friday morning. Officials in Mexico are watching the Popocatepetl volcano but have not issued evacuation orders.
Traditional and modern merge in Mexico's ZonaMaco art fairJust ten years ago some Mexican artists assumed 'good stuff only came from the outside,' but now many local designers mix pride in their culture and tradition with modernity, writes a blogger.
Good Reads: On liberal Christians, political Islam, and the news professionHere are a few longer pieces worth reading on the disappearance of liberal Christians, the uncertain future political Islamists, and why journalism is still the Best. Job. Ever.
Egypt's dire economy looms over electionsEgypt's foreign reserves have tumbled to $15 billion from $36 billion, jeopardizing the government's ability to meet the people's needs. The future is about a lot more than voting.
- El Salvador's first 'murder free' day in three years: The first of many?
The Salvadorian government allegedly made a truce with gang leaders. Giving criminals impunity for reduced violence may weaken the legitimacy of the state, but it's saving lives, writes a blogger.
Beijing responds calmly to India missile testThe Chinese government has underscored its desire for cooperation with India, rather than an arms race.
Drug violence? Mexicans say Popocatepetl is a bigger concern.A recent poll shows Mexican concern about natural disaster outranks fears of violence and organized crime. The reason: an active volcano and recent earthquakes.
Makeover for Rio's favelas: What is at stake?One of every five residents in Rio de Janeiro lives in a favela, and faces public security and health threats. But the city's plan to improve slums has been met with distrust, writes a guest blogger.
- 10 of TIME's 100 'most influential' What does it mean to be influential today? TIME Magazine may not have a scientific answer, but they identified scores of people in their 2012 “100 Most Influential People in the World” list, released this week. Here is a sampling of 10 people from around the world who made the cut.
Tunisia debate turns personal: 'Pray more and turn down that Metallica'Tensions between Tunisia's secularists and newly empowered Islamists are playing between brothers and sisters, mothers and daughters, as the country drafts a new constitution.
Secret Service scandal: an embarrassment for Colombian city, tooOfficials in Cartagena are protesting the negative image their city is earning amid the blanket coverage of a Secret Service prostitute scandal.
Russia urges NATO to stay in Afghanistan beyond 2014Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov criticized the timeline for a NATO withdrawal from Afghanistan. Russia fears a spillover of Islamist militancy into the former Soviet republics on its border.
Brief Russia-West détente on Syria conflict comes to an endRussia rejected an invitation to Paris to discuss next steps for Syria, saying that world leaders seemed more intent on helping the rebels than on brokering peace.
Sudan declares war on South Sudan: Will this draw in East Africa, and China?After South Sudan seizes Heglig oil fields, which both countries claim, Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir declares war. How can international community prevent a regional conflict?
Chronicle of a trial foretold: Breivik is following his manifesto's scriptAnders Behring Breivik's manifesto includes instructions on what a 'Templar' should do if tried in a European court.
