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Fighting Crime in Mexico City
Photographer Erik Meza rides with the Federal Police in the Mexican capital as they battle a seemingly endless wave of lawlessness
Oil in the Sand
In Canada's Alberta Province, Syncrude is mining black gold hand over fist
Photographs for TIME by Todd Korol / Aurora Select
De Beers' Hidden Gem, Botswana
The famous diamond empire improves its business and brings jobs to Africa
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italy
Smarter Clothes.
Europe wants to own the market for fabrics that can monitor you and your environment
united states
Q&A; with Best Buy CEO Brad Anderson
Best Buy CEO and Vice-Chairman Brad Anderson talks to TIME's Kristina Dell about competition, acquisitions and expansion.
mexico
Agave's Sweet Spot.
Natural-foods companies are capitalizing on growing demand for the plant's healthier sugar
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