| Cuban Leader Meets U.S. Lawmakers The meeting was President Raúl Castro’s first face-to-face discussions with American elected officials since assuming office last year. feeds.nytimes.com |
Argentina: Health Minister Resigns Over Handling of Flu Cases Graciela Ocaña, Argentina’s health minister, resigned Monday amid an outbreak of swine flu that has killed 26 people in the country, government officials said. feeds.nytimes.com |
Recovery Effort Beginning in American Samoa Power, telecommunications restored, schools and businesses reopen in most parts of island voanews.com |
Mexican President Says Crime Now 3rd Priority MEXICO CITY (AP) -- Mexican President Felipe Calderon said Wednesday that jobs and reducing poverty will be his top two priorities in 2010, while the fight against drug cartels that dominated the first half of his presidency placed third. feeds.nytimes.com |
In Miami, Eager Helpers Meet Difficulties Haitian immigrants who have made lives in the United States are struggling with a sense of powerlessness, scrambling to find a way to send money, medical supplies and food to their homeland. feeds.nytimes.com |