| San Pedro Garza GarcÍa Journal: Mexican Mayor's Handling of Organized Crime Draws Criticism and Praise Mauricio Fernández’s tenure as the mayor of Mexico’s wealthiest enclave has stirred a debate about how best to deal with the drug gangs tearing the country apart. feeds.nytimes.com |
World Briefing | The Americas: Barbados: Clinton Pledges Aid Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton pledged $124 million in American aid to the Caribbean region over the next two years to combat a surge in drug-related violence. feeds.nytimes.com |
Arrival of Tamils in Canada Raises Smuggling Concerns With the arrival of a cargo ship with 490 refugees, officials fear that the rebel Tamil Tigers could be smuggling people into Canada. feeds.nytimes.com |
Strong Earthquake Strikes Chile's Disaster Area SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) -- A magnitude-6.1 earthquake has hit the same part of Chile that suffered a catastrophic quake in February. The new temblor has caused alarm but no reported damage or injuries. feeds.nytimes.com |
UN Official: Haiti Humanitarian Crisis Remains Walter Kaelin says there is an urgent need for health care, water, sanitation and education voanews.com |