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Castro says he feels energetic, stronger
Feb 27 2007 11:22PM (CT)
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) - Cuban leader Fidel Castro, in his first live comments since falling ill more than six months ago, declared on Tuesday that he feels "more energetic, stronger" and said his country is running smoothly without him at the helm. Calling in to Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's radio talk show, Castro said, "I feel good and I'm happy."
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3 French workers killed in Brazil
Feb 27 2007 9:57PM (CT)
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AP) - Three French nationals who ran a nonprofit group that helps poor children were stabbed to death Tuesday at their headquarters near Rio's Copacabana beach and authorities arrested three suspects, police said.
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Smith's mother to visit granddaughter
Feb 27 2007 8:30PM (CT)
NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) - Anna Nicole Smith's mother has received permission to see the former Playboy Playmate's infant daughter for the first time and would visit her soon, her lawyer said Tuesday.
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Costa Rica tightens security at port
Feb 27 2007 6:18PM (CT)
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) - Costa Rican authorities pledged Tuesday to increase police patrols in a Caribbean resort town after a U.S. tourist in his 70s killed a mugger with his bare hands there last week.
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4 jailed cops killed in Guatemala prison
Feb 27 2007 4:42AM (CT)
CUILAPA, Guatemala (AP) - Gunmen stormed a Guatemalan prison and shot to death four jailed police officers in a mafia hit aimed at stopping investigators from finding out who ordered the slayings of three politicians from neighboring El Salvador, Guatemala's leader said Monday.
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Hotel marquee collapse in Brazil kills 2
Feb 27 2007 12:11AM (CT)
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AP) - The concrete awning of a hotel in the Copacabana beach district collapsed Monday, killing two people and injuring six, the fire department said.
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