| Bolivia's Morales Begins Hunger Strike Bolivian president begins hunger strike to demand nation's Congress pass electoral law ratifying date for general elections in December voanews.com |
Swine Flu Death Toll in Argentina Climbs Argentina’s president said she would not rule out closing major public venues where swine flu could spread more quickly. feeds.nytimes.com |
11 Dead in UN Plane Crash in Haiti Plane was on surveillance flight for UN peacekeeping mission voanews.com |
Colombia Declares Fire Disaster, to Get U.S. Help BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombia declared raging forest fires to be a national disaster on Thursday and said it will get equipment from the United States to help douse the flames, further strengthening ties between Washington and Bogota. feeds.nytimes.com |
US Announces $100 Million Aid Package for Haiti President Obama says relief effort is one of largest in recent history and represents a moment that calls out for American leadership www1.voanews.com |