| Quebec Passes Law Regarding Muslim Veil MONTREAL (AP) -- The province of Quebec passed landmark legislation Wednesday that stipulates Muslim women will need to uncover their faces when dealing with Quebec government services. feeds.nytimes.com |
World Briefing | THE AMERICAS: Venezuela: Can Chávez Stay Under 140 Characters? President Hugo Chávez has joined the ranks of those who use Twitter. feeds.nytimes.com |
Dominican Official Helps Others Attend World Cup Norman De Castro learns that football brings nations together on his trip to the World Cup in South Africa www1.voanews.com |
Educational Gaps Limit Brazil’s Reach Education is a major stumbling block in Brazil’s bid to accelerate its economy and establish itself as one of the world’s most powerful nations. feeds.nytimes.com |
Athletes Arrive For Games, But Future In Doubt NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The first batch of athletes arrived in India for the Commonwealth Games on Friday, opting to stay at a hotel instead of unfinished, filthy accommodation as the future of the showcase event hung in the balance. feeds.nytimes.com |