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Brazil's Zika-related abortion debate sparks backlash

Sunday, 14 February 2016, 07:06 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

Before her son was born, Danielle Alves didn't know Luiz Gustavo would have microcephaly, a condition that has left the 3-year-old so disabled he can't walk, talk or eat without help. Still,...

WHO reports rise of neurological disorder in Zika outbreak

Saturday, 13 February 2016, 18:48 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

A rare neurological disorder is on the rise in several Latin American countries that are also seeing an outbreak of the Zika virus, the World Health Organization said Saturday. The U.N. health...

Pope Francis issues tough-love message to Mexico's political elite

Saturday, 13 February 2016, 18:31 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

Pope Francis told Mexico's political leaders on Saturday that they have a duty to provide their people with security, "true justice" and basic services as he plunged head-on into the drug-inspired...

For refugees, finding work in Europe an uphill battle

Saturday, 13 February 2016, 12:20 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

Antonio Piani appears to have beaten the odds stacked against refugees finding work in Europe, but the hotel where he works was set up specifically to employ people like him. The 40-year-old says...

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