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A multimillion-dollar battle for a soccer god’s brand is being waged across continents, burning investors and tearing his family apart. Source link

The U.S. oil blockade has deepened a humanitarian crisis, forcing Cubans to lean on the island’s long tradition of community solidarity to provide a cushion. Source link

A counterculture icon with broad appeal, he compared himself to Bob Dylan and developed an especially fervent following among working-class youth. Source link

In selecting a joint bid from Germany and Norway, Prime Minister Mark Carney is elevating Canada’s naval power and reducing its military and economic dependency on the United States. Source link

Despite problems like duplicate submissions, tallies gathered by the websites have been cited by news organizations and critics of the Venezuelan government’s disaster response. Source link

In 1776, Cherokee leaders looked for ways to navigate a foreboding future. Nanyehi, a.k.a. Nancy Ward, is venerated and reviled for her choice. Source link

Haiti exemplified how disaster aid can go awry. Still, the crisis in Venezuela shows the U.S. isn’t abandoning foreign aid, just adapting it to new priorities. Source link

The Mexican team’s early success united and electrified the nation, giving fans a reason to fill the streets in celebration instead of protest. Source link

Residents, construction experts and seismologists said for years that Venezuela’s public housing would be vulnerable in a natural disaster. Source link

A surprising World Cup run ended on Saturday against Morocco, but the Canadian successes, as a team and a host, are likely to endure. Source link