| Obama: New US Nuclear Strategy 'Significant Step Forward' US president says Nuclear Posture Review focuses on reducing nuclear dangers while maintaining effective nuclear deterrent www1.voanews.com |
Hugo Chavez Says He Won't Go to Madrid Summit CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) -- Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez confirmed Friday he will not be in Spain next week when leaders of the European Union, Latin America and the Caribbean meet, because Honduras' president will be there. feeds.nytimes.com |
World Briefing | The Americas: Mexico: Death Toll From Drug-Related Violence Is Thousands Higher Than Was Reported Earlier The director of Mexico’s intelligence agency put the new toll at a “little more than 28,000 murders” since President Felipe Calderón took office in December 2006. feeds.nytimes.com |
Ecuador's Correa Asserts Control as Police Chief Quits QUITO (Reuters) - President Rafael Correa reasserted control over Ecuador on Friday and his disgraced police chief resigned after officers' protests against spending cuts rattled the left-wing leader, who accused foes of a coup attempt. feeds.nytimes.com |
Chile Miners Do Not Disclose Ordeal Details The first three rescued Chilean miners out of the hospital celebrated their new lives as national heroes Friday, as word emerged that the 33 want to closely guard their story so they can fairly divide the spoils of their media stardom. feeds.nytimes.com |