| Noriega: US Ally Became Foe Because of Drug Ties PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (AP) -- Former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega went from being Washington's man in Latin America to the target of a 1989 U.S. invasion, as his rule became increasingly autocratic and he forged deep ties with Colombian drug traffickers. feeds.nytimes.com |
World Briefing | The Americas: Canada: Earthquake Jolts Capital A magnitude 5.0 earthquake hit Ottawa on Wednesday afternoon. There were no immediate reports of injuries, and damage was minimal. feeds.nytimes.com |
Chilean Miners Exhibit Signs of Depression 5 of 33 miners who have been trapped underground for 3 weeks struggling with depression voanews.com |
Venezuela Sends 2 Drug Suspects to United States CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) -- Venezuela deported two drug trafficking suspects to the United States on Monday including an alleged boss of the powerful Norte del Valle cartel in neighboring Colombia. The action comes only days after the U.S. criticized Venezuela's cooperation in fighting illegal narcotics. feeds.nytimes.com |
Haiti Election Marred by ID Card Problems Violence has been light, but the aftermath of January’s earthquake may create confusion in Sunday’s election. feeds.nytimes.com |