Former Nazi Dies in Chile at 88
Paul Schaefer, a former Nazi, founded a secretive German cult in Southern Chile in the 1960s and was later convicted of sexually abusing children. feeds.nytimes.com |
World Briefing | The Americas: Cuba: Optimism on Vatican Talks
Archbishop Dominique Mamberti expressed optimism that landmark negotiations could produce more breakthroughs on the treatment of dissidents and Cuba’s 180 political prisoners. feeds.nytimes.com |
Venezuelan Shoppers Confront Rationing, Shortages
Economists point to price controls implemented by President Hugo Chavez and march to a socialist food supply www1.voanews.com |
Ratings Boost For Chavez Ahead Of Venezuelan Vote
CARACAS (Reuters) - Polls show Venezuela's parliamentary election is a tight race between President Hugo Chavez's allies and his opponents, but Chavez's rising popularity and favourable election rules may tip the balance. feeds.nytimes.com |
Haiti Fears Cholera Will Spread in Capital
A cholera outbreak has killed more than 200 people, and five new cases were reported in Port-au-Prince on Saturday. feeds.nytimes.com |