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The famed Martin Droeshout engraving of William Shakespeare, printed on the cover of Shakespeare's first Folio, or first complete collection of his plays, printed in 1623.

Shakespeare's Sonnets Come to Life in New App

Created by Britain's Touch Press, the app features commentary, information, and aims to bring the bard's sonnets to the masses More

Scientists say large dams have altered the natural course of many rivers, affecting ecosystems and aquatic life.

Scientists Ponder Damage to Water System

Scientists meet in Bonn on human effects on freshwater More

A health worker explains birth control at a clinic outside Juba, South Sudan. (H. McNeish for VOA)

Poor Countries Lack Modern Contraception

Guttmacher Institute says many couples now desire smaller familiesMore

A patrol car is seen through a fence on the US-Mexican border in El Paso, Texas (file photo).

Indian, Brazilian Nationals Sentenced in US for Human Smuggling

Prosecutors say the two charged Indian citizens up to $60,000 for providing them passage into the United States More

Former Argentine dictator Jorge Rafael Videla listens to verdict in human rights abuse trial, Cordoba, Dec. 22, 2010.

Former Argentine Dictator Videla Dies in Prison

Rights expert says 'dirty war' secrets die with 87-year-old military junta chief, who was unrepentant to end about kidnappings, killings More


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Brazil Indians occupy cattle ranch in widening land dispute

Terena Indians' occupation of former congressman's ranch is the latest flashpoint in the clash between agriculture and indiginous policies
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Peru Foreign Minister Quits Over Health After Venezuela Spat

Official says Foreign Minister Rafael Roncagliolo resigns over health reasons
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Cuba Readies Corruption Trials of Western Businessmen

Cases involving charges against Canadian, British executives have strained diplomatic relations
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Time-Lapse Look at Earth Shows Decades of Change

Watch 28 years of human development on Earth right before your eyes
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Venezuela Becomes Net Gasoline Importer in 2012

Venezuela joins growing list of countries that struggle with fuel supplies despite ample oil reserves
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North America Rapidly Reshaping World Oil Market

Report by Paris-based IEA says increased production in US, Canada to dramatically transform commodities markets over next five years
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Experts develop techniques that could help solve mass killings
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