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Prostitutes arrested in Guatemala City in 2012, as part of an operation against human trafficking.

U.S. Wants Global Trafficking Report To Hit Home

The State Department official in charge of the office that monitors and combats human trafficking says slavery affects several industries, including fishing, and several countries, including the U.S. He wants consumers to ask: "How can I actually do something about it?"
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Tropical Storm Barry, the second named storm of the 2013 hurricane season, is expected to hit Mexico's southeastern coast.

Tropical Storm Barry Heads Toward Mexico, Forecasters Say

The National Hurricane Center says the second named storm of the 2013 hurricane season is heading west toward southern Mexico.
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Tropical Storm Barry Heads Toward Mexico, Forecasters Say

The second named storm of the 2013 hurricane season is heading west toward southern Mexico.
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Leaders take part in the G-8 summit in Northern Ireland on Tuesday. Their discussions included tax-avoidance issues.

G-8 Nations Pledge To Crack Down On Corporate Tax Evaders

The agreement calls for tax authorities around the world to automatically share information.
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After A Marine's Suicide, A Family Recalls Missed Red Flags

Before Nick Rodriguez's death, his family had never heard of post-traumatic stress disorder.
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The Martini: This American Cocktail May Have An International Twist

In honor of National Martini Day, we decided to dig into the drink's muddled past.
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A woman tries on a jacket at a Zara store in Madrid. Zara's parent company, Inditex, was among Spanish companies to sign fire and building safety agreements for their factories in Bangladesh following a deadly factory collapse in April, though Inditex was not directly involved in that incident.

Fashion's Victims: An Artist's Focus On Garment Workers

A Spanish artist is drawing attention to factory conditions in the wake of the Bangladesh collapse.
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Monsignor Daniel Gallagher, a Latin expert at the Vatican, says people from all walks of life are following the pope's Twitter feed in Latin.

Parvum Opus: Followers Flock To Pope's Latin Twitter Feed

Against all expectations, the account gained more than 100,000 followers in less than six months.
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Boehner Seeks To Reassure House GOP On Immigration

Boehner told fellow Republicans an immigration bill would need majority House GOP support.
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The 'Standing Man' Of Turkey: Act Of Quiet Protest Goes Viral

For more than six hours last night, Erdem Gunduz stood motionless in Turkey's Taksim Square.
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Obama's Unplanned NSA Discussion

The IRS controversy and the NSA revelations have clearly taken their toll.
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U.S., Europe May Share Intelligence, But Not Privacy Rules

Revelations about U.S. surveillance programs have struck a nerve in Europe.
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Mexico's Tech Startups Look To Overcome Barriers To Growth

Mexican startups say they need more engineers and ways to finance growth.
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British Leader: Trendsetter, Or A Bit Too Casual?

Prime Minister David Cameron made news for his lack of jacket and tie.
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With Inspiration From Turkey, Brazil Discovers Mass Protests

Brazil has no real history of mass protests, but disgruntled youths are taking cues from abroad.
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NATO Hands Over Security Duty To Afghan Forces

It marks the first time the whole country has been under Afghan control since 2001.
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'It's Christmas In June': China Revels In NSA Leaks Story

State-run media has hailed Edward Snowden as a hero for exposing what it calls U.S. hypocrisy.
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U.S. Wants Global Trafficking Report To Hit Home

Tropical Storm Barry Heads Toward Mexico, Forecasters Say

Tropical Storm Barry Heads Toward Mexico, Forecasters Say

G-8 Nations Pledge To Crack Down On Corporate Tax Evaders

After A Marine's Suicide, A Family Recalls Missed Red Flags

The Martini: This American Cocktail May Have An International Twist

Fashion's Victims: An Artist's Focus On Garment Workers

Parvum Opus: Followers Flock To Pope's Latin Twitter Feed

Boehner Seeks To Reassure House GOP On Immigration

The 'Standing Man' Of Turkey: Act Of Quiet Protest Goes Viral

Obama's Unplanned NSA Discussion

U.S., Europe May Share Intelligence, But Not Privacy Rules

Mexico's Tech Startups Look To Overcome Barriers To Growth

British Leader: Trendsetter, Or A Bit Too Casual?

With Inspiration From Turkey, Brazil Discovers Mass Protests

NATO Hands Over Security Duty To Afghan Forces

'It's Christmas In June': China Revels In NSA Leaks Story

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