Kidnappers Release Belgian Taken in Haiti
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) -- A U.N. police official says a Belgian businessman who was kidnapped in Haiti's capital has been released in good condition. feeds.nytimes.com |
Brazil: Priest Charged With 8 Abusing Boys
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) -- A Roman Catholic priest in Brazil is facing charges he abused eight boys in cases dating back to 1995, prosecutors said Wednesday, adding to a growing list of allegations against clergy in Latin America. feeds.nytimes.com |
Storm Slams Mexican Coast; Texas Is Mostly Spared
The first hurricane of the season whipped through fishing villages on the Gulf Coast of Mexico but no deaths were immediately reported. feeds.nytimes.com |
Brazilian Economy Grows as Trade With China Increases
Some analysts say growth fueled by increased exports to China, now Brazil's largest trading partner voanews.com |
Chavez Fights to Keep Control in Legislative Vote
Going into Sunday's legislative elections, President Hugo Chavez pitched his candidates like a salesman, promising Venezuelans he will give them low-interest credit cards and discounted appliances from washing machines to TV sets. feeds.nytimes.com |