WHO Concerned About Spread of Flu to Southern Hemisphere
WHO official says most swine flu cases still in North America, but there have been some incidents of virus going south, where regular winter flu season is approaching voanews.com |
Mexico’s Drug Traffickers Continue Trade in Prison
Imprisoned drug traffickers can find a new base of operations for their criminal empires, recruit underlings, and bribe their way out for the right price. nytimes.com |
Inquiry of Philippines Massacre Urged
Two human rights officials urged the government to pursue a thorough investigation of the massacre that killed 57 people. feeds.nytimes.com |
Chile Magnate May Oust Left, Fights Pinochet Ghost
SANTIAGO (Reuters) - A conservative billionaire had a paper-thin lead heading into Chile's presidential election on Sunday as he bids to end 20 years of center-left rule, but is wrestling with the ghost of former dictator Augusto Pinochet. feeds.nytimes.com |
World Briefing | The Americas: Honduras: Ousted President Agrees to Leave
The ousted Honduran president Manuel Zelaya has accepted a deal to go to the Dominican Republic next week, his top political adviser said. feeds.nytimes.com |