| Flu Outbreak Raises a Set of Questions Many questions surround the current outbreak of swine flu, which caused the United States government on Sunday to declare a public health emergency after confirming 20 cases in this country. American officials stressed that the cases here were all mild, with only one person hospitalized. nytimes.com |
Colombian Druglord Pleads Guilty Diego Montoya, also known as 'Don Diego,' pleads guilty to murder, drug trafficking, racketeering charges voanews.com |
World Briefing | Americas: Colombia: Accused Rebels Held Three Colombian men accused of belonging to the FARC rebel group have been arrested and charged with holding an American citizen hostage for more than 10 months. feeds.nytimes.com |
Venezuela Arrests Alleged Drug Lord Wanted By U.S CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuelan soldiers this week captured alleged Colombian drug lord Salomon Camacho, known as "Big Papa," who has a $5 million price on his head in the United States for smuggling cocaine. feeds.nytimes.com |
Haiti Rappers Craft New 'Palace' From Ration Boxes PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) -- Haiti's National Palace lies in ruins, so the boys of Delmas 40 refugee camp built a cardboard substitute. feeds.nytimes.com |