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| Aug.1 |
 Amazon |
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Brazil launches rainforest fund  | President Luis Inacio Lula da Silva has launched an international fund to protect the rainforest and help combat climate change | |
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| Aug.6 |
 Colombia |
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Red Cross probes emblem 'misuse' The International Committee of the Red Cross has voiced grave concern over Colombia's apparent 'deliberate misuse' of its symbol
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| Aug.7 |
 China |
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 Brazil beat nine-man Belgium  Map of Shenyang China Brazil opened their Olympic football campaign with an unconvincing 1-0 win over Belgium who ended the match in Shenyang with only nine men
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| Aug.9 |
 Venezuela |
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38 Warao Indians dead from rabies At least 38 Warao Indians are dead from a suspected outbreak of rabies from vampire bats
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| Aug.10 |
 Bolivia |
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Morales won a decisive mandate| Bolivia holds a Vote of confidence referendum over whether the president, VP and most prefects should face re-election | |
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| Aug.15 |
Beijing |
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Gonzalez stuns Blake to reach final Fernando Gonzalez of Chile saved 3 match points to beat James Blake of the United States 4-6 7-5 11-9 and advance to the men's Olympic tennis final
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 Peru |
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Thousands join quake protest Map of Pisco Peru Thousands have marched in protest at what they say is the inadequate official response to a quake a year ago that killed 519 people
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| Aug.19 |
Beijing |
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 Argentina rout 9-man Brazil to reach final Aguero scored twice and set up a third as holders reached the Olympic football final with a 3-0 win over big rivals who ended the match with 9 men
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| Aug.22 |
Amazon |
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 Brazil hands 'drug baron' to US Map of Manaus Brazil| Juan Carlos Ramirez Abadia, the leader of one of Colombia's most powerful drug cartels has been extradited to the US by Brazil | |
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Beijing |
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Argentina - second straight soccer gold Angel di Maria has fired Argentina to its second Olympic title in a row in a 1-0 victory over Nigeria
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| Aug.28 |
 Argentina |
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Former generals sentenced to life| Antonio Bussi and Luciano Menendez accused of murdering a senator during military dictatorship were sentenced to life in prison | |
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Main Event: Morales won a decisive mandate
