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Marquise Lamberto Frescobaldi (right), of the winemaking dynasty, talks with prisoners Brian Baldissin (left) and Francesco Papa at his vineyard on Gorgona island in June 2013.

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This Fine Wine Made At An Italian Penal Colony Is No 2-Buck Chuck

7:58pm July 10, 2014

by Sylvia Poggioli

Off the coast of Tuscany, prisoners serving the end of their sentences are learning to make wine from a 30th-generation winemaker. It's a unique approach to rehabilitation that seems to be working.

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The Plight Of Mosul's Museum: Iraqi Antiquities At Risk Of Ruin

10:39pm July 09, 2014

Christopher Dickey, foreign editor for the Daily Beast, speaks to Melissa Block about the dangers facing antiquities in a museum and other archaeological sites in the Iraqi city of Mosul.

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Dublin Has Garth's Heart, But Not His Concerts Anymore

10:39pm July 09, 2014

Garth Brooks has cancelled five concerts after the Dublin City Council refused to grant him more than three. Melissa Block speaks to Rachel Flaherty of The Irish Times about the controversy.

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Brazil Wakes Up To Find Tuesday's Nightmare Was Not A Dream

9:46am July 09, 2014

by Tom Goldman

Host country Brazil was eliminated from the World Cup in epic fashion: Germany defeated Brazil 7-1 during the semifinal match. Brazilians are wondering how their beloved team could be so pulverized.

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Afghan Civilians Suffer During Violent Year

8:01am July 09, 2014

by Sean Carberry

There is renewed fighting in Kandahar as the outcome of the Afghan presidential election remains uncertain. And a new U.N. report says civilian casualties are up significantly from a year ago.

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Against 'Islamic State' Militants, Treasury May Need To Try New Tools

8:24pm July 08, 2014

by Dina Temple-Raston

In combating militants, one weapon is cutting off the groups' funding from charities or outside donors. But the "Islamic State" gets its money from other means and may be immune to U.S. techniques.

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Goods Sold In Cuban Shops Often Come From Florida Stores

9:51am July 08, 2014

by Greg Allen

Some stores in and around Miami specialize in the Cuba trade, selling everything from discount clothes to car parts for Soviet-era cars. It's a legal way around the 50-year-old trade embargo.

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For Brazilians, Game-Day Rituals Lead To Sense Of Community

9:51am July 08, 2014

by Lourdes Garcia-Navarro

Brazil faces off with Germany on Tuesday in the semi-finals of the World Cup. Deep into the tournament now, Brazilian fans have developed a clockwork game-day routine they hope continues.

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Afghan Election Numbers Come With A Warning: Results Not Final

7:56pm July 07, 2014

by Sean Carberry

More than three weeks after a runoff vote in Afghanistan's presidential elections, preliminary results have been released. Candidate Ashraf Ghani has a wide lead, but audits are yet to come.

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Video Of Extremist Sunni Group's Leader Needs To Be Confirmed

1:14pm July 07, 2014

by Alice Fordham

A man claiming to be the leader of the Islamic State, also known as ISIS, appeared in a video this weekend leading prayers. He has taken the name Caliph Ibrahim and claims to rule over all Muslims.

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