Investigation Ordered in Mexico Fire
Firefighters controlled in about two hours a day care center fire that killed 31 children. The cause is unknown. nytimes.com |
Venezuela Says It Will Buy Russian Missiles
The missiles, if the deal goes through, would put within firing range locations in Colombia or American military installations on the islands of Aruba or Curaçao. feeds.nytimes.com |
New Chief Nominated for Mexico’s Central Bank
Agustín Carstens is expected to take over the duties as central bank governor in January. feeds.nytimes.com |
Argentine President Fires Central Bank Chief
President Cristina Fernandez fired Argentina’s central bank chief amid a dispute over using international reserves to pay debt. feeds.nytimes.com |
Celebrities Appeal for Haiti Relief in Televised Fundraising Concert
Concert was broadcast in US, and seen by hundreds of millions of international viewers on cable, satellite channels, Internet www1.voanews.com |