Cocaine crackdown: Colombia's pursuit of drug lords sparks violence

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The Colombian government is cracking down on the Cali drug cartel with an elite force of 9,000 police officers and soldiers. The campaign's successes have been accompanied by violent retaliations, such as the bombing at a music festival following the arrest of Gilberto Rodriguez Orejuela.

Cases, Cover Story, Colombia, Cocaine industry, Cocaine trade, Cali Cartel

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A grisly discovery: an assault leads police to two dead bodies

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Police, investigating the assault of a teenage boy and the rapes of two teenage girls in Manitoba, Canada, uncovered the decayed remains of two missing girls. Police are not sure if the same suspect is responsible for all of the crimes.

Investigations, Murder, Manitoba

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An uncommon alliance: the No leaders share an independent spirit

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Canadians who lead the No side in the 1992 constitutional referendum have diverse backgrounds and interests, although an independent spirit does seem to be a common characteristic. The opinions of six who favor a No vote are presented.

Canada, Elections, Interview, Political activists, Activists, Constitutional amendments

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