US Pressures Cuba After Hunger Strike Death
President Raul Castro first expressed regret at death of Orlando Zapata Tamayo, but now he is firing back www1.voanews.com |
Haiti Kidnappers Release UK Reconstruction Worker
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) -- A British citizen kidnapped early in the week while in Haiti to do post-earthquake reconstruction was freed Friday, the agency employing him said. feeds.nytimes.com |
Haitians Ask How 'President Wyclef Jean' Sounds
As the possibility dawns, Haitian ask themselves if the words "President Wyclef Jean" are music to their ears. feeds.nytimes.com |
Ecuador in State of Seige, Region Supports Correa
Ecuador was under a state of siege Friday, the streets quiet with the military in charge of public order, after soldiers rescued President Rafael Correa from a hospital where he'd been surrounded by police who roughed him up and tear-gassed him earlier. feeds.nytimes.com |
Some Chilean Miners Released from Hospital
Medical officer for rescue mission says miners' health is very good overall, most will be released from hospital in next day or so voanews.com |