G20 Plots Post - Crisis Path
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - World finance leaders gather in Washington on Friday hoping to plot a course beyond the financial crisis but Greece's worsening debt woes served as a stark reminder the global economy remains vulnerable. feeds.nytimes.com |
Venezuela’s Military Ties With Cuba Stir Concerns
Critics of President Hugo Chávez say that, with Cuban help, the Venezuelan military is being retooled into an institution that can be used to quell any domestic challenge to the president. feeds.nytimes.com |
Haitian Electoral Commission Postpones Decision on Candidates
Qualification of candidates in question including Wyclef Jean’s name whose foundation is criticized for alleged financial irregularities www1.voanews.com |
Mexican Bicentennial Falls Short on Fervor
As Mexico approaches the 200th anniversary of its rebellion against Spain, it is in its deepest funk in years. feeds.nytimes.com |
Major Cholera Outbreak Seen in Haiti
At least 142 people have died in a cholera outbreak, and aid groups are rushing in medicine and other supplies Friday to combat Haiti's deadliest health problem since its devastating earthquake. feeds.nytimes.com |