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The incredible stone construction of a sacred city. Photo Credit: Mauricio Ramos.
The incredible stone construction of a sacred city. Photo Credit: Mauricio Ramos.
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By Kintto Lucas

Machu Picchu - On the Verge of Collapse?
The unceasing footsteps of thousands of tourists over the ruins produce an effect similar to a small-scale earthquake, says an expert. Already indications of instability can be found at the famous archeological site.

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By Diego Cevallos

New Ammunition to Fight Abuse of Animals
Thousands of animals in the Mexican capital suffer torture, abandonment or laboratory testing. There is a new law to protect them, but activists say it is not enough.

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Tornados
First comes the calm, and then the fury is unleashed. In the center of it all could be a tornado, a natural storm formation that spins at incredible speed and always - like in the movies - seems unstoppable as it approaches.

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Iguana sanctuary created in Venezuela... World Bank back civil society initiatives... Brazilian project uncovers new sources of income in recycling.

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