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Thousands Gather for Protests in Brazil’s Largest Cities June 18, 2013

Agitation had begun with small protests against bus-fare increases, then evolved into a broader movement against the country’s high cost of living and lavish new stadium projects.

Obama and Putin at Odds on Syria, but Want Talks June 18, 2013

President Obama and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir V. Putin, disagreed about how to respond to rising bloodshed in Syria and called only for negotiations between the government and rebels that are given little chance of success.

Memo From Jerusalem: Trying to Revive Mideast Peace Talks, Kerry Finds a Conflicted Israel June 18, 2013

The Israeli divide was on stark display last week, as several right-wing ministers in the government professed their opposition to a Palestinian state.

Afghan Forces Struggle as U.S. Weans Them Off Support June 18, 2013

A lesson in tough love from American military mentors is proving costly in lives and limbs as Afghan troops seek to demonstrate their self-reliance by the planned NATO withdrawal in 2014.

Travel: U.S. policy changes ease travel to Cuba

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Bob Berwyn

New federal licensing program enables tour companies to set up cultural immersion and people-to-people travel packages

Havana, Cuba. PHOTO COURTESY YMT VACATIONS.

View of Havana from El Morro. PHOTO COURTESY YMT VACATIONS.

By Summit Voice

SUMMIT COUNTY — Changes in U.S. policy on travel to Cuba have enabled companies like YMT Vacations to introduce new tours under federal license aimed an enhancing cultural understanding.

Getting the needed permits took six months, but was worth the process, said YMT Vacations VP of marketing Richard Genovese. The 9-night cultural immersion features an in-depth exploration of Havana and Santa Clara as well as cultural and educational activities designed to give program participants a meaningful understanding of the island nation. Departures begin Sept. 4, 2012. (more…)

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Pablo Mastroeni traded by Colorado Rapids to L.A. Galaxy June 18, 2013

In a stunning end to his time in Colorado, Pablo Mastroeni was traded by the Rapids to the Los Angeles Galaxy, the teams said Monday, as Colorado dealt away its longtime captain and the longest-tenured player in club history.

Rockies fall 2-0 to Blue Jays despite De La Rosa's gem June 18, 2013

On a night that featured De La Rosa and Josh Johnson stringing together enough zeroes for a Powerball prize, Macier Izturis' blooper hit the jackpot in the Blue Jays' 2-0 win Monday over the Rockies at Rogers Centre.

Nuggets hire New Orleans' Tim Connelly as new general manager June 18, 2013

The Nuggets have hired Tim Connelly as their new general manager, team president Josh Kroenke told The Denver Post on Monday morning.

Grateful Black Forest residents continue to return home June 18, 2013

While firefighters on Monday continued the grueling work of containing the most destructive wildfire in Colorado history and owners of damaged and destroyed homes were asked to show patience while investigators worked a possible crime scene, a few fortunate Black Forest property owners were allowed to return after nearly a week of exile.

Tornado touches down in La Junta June 18, 2013

More than half the state of Colorado was under a severe thunderstorm watch Monday. A tornado touched down at a La Junta industrial park, but no injuries were reported, according to Aaron Eveatt, La Junta fire department chief.

Black Forest fire near Colorado Springs at 75 % containment June 18, 2013

BLACK FOREST — Sunday's rain and the work of crews on the lines of the Black Forest fire mean that some resources are being released to work on other incidents, and more residents are

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