| Imposing Conditions, O.A.S. Lifts Its Suspension of Cuba The compromise was a stunning about-face for the 34-nation group, which had been in an intractable stalemate that threatened to polarize the hemisphere. feeds.nytimes.com |
Lawmakers in Uruguay Vote to Allow Gay Couples to Adopt Lawmakers voted Wednesday to extend adoption rights to gay couples in Uruguay, the latest measure to relax laws on homosexuality. feeds.nytimes.com |
World Briefing | Americas: Honduras: U.S. Urges Support of Neighbors for New Leader The United States urged the Organization of American States to put the coup in Honduras behind them and support the efforts of the newly elected president. feeds.nytimes.com |
Afghan Held At Guantanamo Referred to Military Trial WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder has decided the military should prosecute an Afghan detainee, held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, for allegedly hiding and storing mines to be used against American forces, the Justice Department said on Wednesday. feeds.nytimes.com |
Mexico President Race Could Look Like Soap Opera MEXICO CITY (AP) -- They appear on the covers of society magazines flanked by their partners, soap-opera bombshells. They use street parties, cheerleaders and slick televised productions to tout their state-level accomplishments to a national audience. feeds.nytimes.com |