| Skepticism on Pledges for Haiti The very size of the outpouring to help Haiti rebuild raised questions about whether the commitments would be met and how fast the financial support could help the Haitian people. feeds.nytimes.com |
Canada's Eager Beavers Build World's Largest Dam TORONTO (AP) -- A Canadian-based ecologist said Friday that he has located the world's largest beaver dam in northwestern Canada using Google satellite technology. feeds.nytimes.com |
Ranchers and Drug Barons Threaten Rain Forest Great sweeps of Guatemalan forest, once the cradle of one of the world’s great civilizations, are being razed. feeds.nytimes.com |
Bridge Collapse Adds to India's Commonwealth Games Woes NEW DELHI (Reuters) - A footbridge being built for the Commonwealth Games in India collapsed on Tuesday, injuring 27 people and highlighting the raft of problems that have so far blighted the event, meant to showcase the emerging global power. feeds.nytimes.com |
Report: Haitian Camps Squalid, Plagued by Violence New report says displaced are being preyed upon by gang members, camp managers ineffective, arbitrarily appointed or completely absent voanews.com |