Ernesto Londono

August 17, 2017 at 3:45 pm

Chile’s energy transformation powered by wind, sun and volcanoes VIEW

The nation’s rapidly expanding clean energy grid is one of the most ambitious in a region that is decisively moving beyond fossil fuels. Chile, Mexico...

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November 9, 2013 at 6:15 am

Afghan opium-poppy market blooms as U.S. forces leave

The United States is withdrawing troops from Afghanistan having lost its battle against the country’s narcotics industry, marking one of the starkest failures of the...

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March 4, 2013 at 9:11 pm

Escort: I was paid to make up prostitution story about N.J. senator

WASHINGTON — An escort who appeared on a video claiming that Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., paid her for sex has told Dominican authorities that she...

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August 12, 2012 at 9:15 pm

Egypt leader ousts top generals, cuts back military’s new powers

Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi forced out the country's two top military chiefs Sunday, in a bold move to wrest power from the armed forces and...

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July 8, 2012 at 9:00 pm

Egypt’s president challenges military; moves to reinstate parliament

President Mohammed Morsi on Sunday ordered Egypt's Islamist-dominated parliament back in session, boldly defying the military leaders who had disbanded the body just a month...

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May 25, 2012 at 10:05 pm

Egypt presidential results point to deeply divisive runoff race

Egypt's two most polarizing presidential candidates appeared headed for a runoff election next month.

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May 23, 2012 at 9:05 pm

Egypt’s election draws long lines

Voters and election monitors in Egypt said Wednesday they were encouraged by the strong turnout, the enthusiasm among those casting ballots and the orderly way...

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April 5, 2012 at 10:05 pm

Getting behind the curtain to write the ‘dancing boys’ story

Behind the "dancing boys" story: ethical questions

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April 5, 2012 at 10:04 pm

‘Dancing boys’: a tale of sexual exploitation

The practice of wealthy or prominent Afghans exploiting underage boys as sexual partners who are often dressed up as women to dance at gatherings is...

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February 5, 2012 at 9:00 pm

Egypt says it’ll put 19 Americans on trial in pro-democracy probe

The move could deprive Egypt of crucial aid from the United States and upend one of its most important bilateral relationships.

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