Venezuela's Hugo Chavez Takes to Twitter
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) -- Hugo Chavez is starting to use Twitter to counter his opponents online, forcing a president who often talks for hours to sum up each thought in 140 characters or less. feeds.nytimes.com |
Protests Turn Violent at G-20 Summit in Toronto
Hundreds of demonstrators protesting the G-20 global economic summit in Toronto broke windows and set fire to some police cars www1.voanews.com |
Arrested Mexican Drug Lord May Face US Extradition
Alleged drug trafficker, known as The Barbie, had become the leader of one of Mexico's largest drug cartels voanews.com |
Many States in Mexico Crack Down on Abortion
Health officials are concerned that stricter enforcement of antiabortion laws is increasing scrutiny of women with medical problems, which could discourage them from seeking help. feeds.nytimes.com |
7 Killed by Blast at Playa del Carmen Resort in Mexico
The explosion in Playa del Carmen, south of Cancún, was thought to have been triggered by a mix of swamp gases beneath the hotel. nytimes.com |