At Least 6 People Abducted in Mexican Hotel Raids
Gunmen hauled guests and employees from two hotels in Monterrey, causing a wave of panic. nytimes.com |
Artists Team Up to Help Haiti's Children
Manos Del Sur Foundation is collaborating with 10 renowned artists to paint tents for earthquake survivors in Port-au-Prince www1.voanews.com |
Tamil Boat People Seek Asylum in Canada
UNHCR says it is encouraged by way Canada is handling cases of Tamil nationals who fled Sri Lanka months ago www1.voanews.com |
In South America, a Mine of Riches and an Economic Sinkhole
The 33 trapped miners remind Chile and its neighbors how much their natural riches have limited their growth. feeds.nytimes.com |
Mexican Investigator of American’s Killing Is Beheaded
Just before he was killed, a police commander had given the names of two suspects in an American’s case to a TV reporter in Texas. nytimes.com |