Cardinal Accuses Hugo Chavez of Persecuting Foes
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) -- The leader of Venezuela's Roman Catholic Church accused the government of President Hugo Chavez on Monday of using judges and prosecutors to punish political adversaries. feeds.nytimes.com |
Cuba OKs Residential Projects Linked to Resorts
HAVANA (AP) -- Cuba has approved construction of residential projects linked to resorts, the tourism minister said Tuesday, possibly opening the door for villas that could one day ring oceanfront golf courses and other vacation getaways. feeds.nytimes.com |
Barefoot Run Ends in Bahamas
Colton Harris-Moore, the teenager accused of being the “Barefoot Bandit,” rode stolen speedboats and airplanes all the way to the Caribbean before being caught. feeds.nytimes.com |
Clash Over Peru Irrigation Project Kills One
President Alan García faced a new conflict over natural resources in Peru’s surging economy. feeds.nytimes.com |
More Countries Adopt China’s Tactics on Currency
A growing number of countries are retreating from some free-market rules that have guided international trade. feeds.nytimes.com |