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Pope Heads To South America To Champion The Poor And The Planet
Francis arrives in the Ecuadorian capital Quito after a 13-hour flight from Rome.
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A survey found wide support for the U.S.-led airstrikes against ISIS but many remain critical of American interrogation methods.
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Hyundai is focused more on Latin America than Europe. Mexico has emerged as a key market south of the U.S. border.
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