Charter Companies Flying to Cuba Thrive
Which companies fly to Cuba from the United States — and how much they charge — is tied to the 50-year feud between the countries. feeds.nytimes.com |
World Briefing | The Americas: Argentine Court Decriminalizes Private Marijuana Use
In a unanimous ruling, the court struck down criminal penalties for possessing and consuming marijuana if it did not endanger others. feeds.nytimes.com |
Mexico City Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
President Felipe Calderon’s National Action Party has vowed to challenge the city’s law in the courts. feeds.nytimes.com |
UN Security Council Authorizes 3,500 New Peacekeepers for Haiti
Increase will bring total number of UN peacekeepers in Haiti to more than 12,000 www1.voanews.com |
A Factory Sputters Back to Life in Haiti
A small miracle of commerce took place in Port-au-Prince: a garment factory reopened. feeds.nytimes.com |