| Pain From Torrent in Rio Falls Heavily on Slums RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) -- Rodrigo de Almeira had dug for 15 hours through mud and debris, and he looked like it. Auburn mud covered his head, his ripped shirt, his torn jeans and his rubber sandals. feeds.nytimes.com |
Dominican Legislative Vote Could Boost President SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) -- Dominicans were expected to expand the ruling party's strong congressional majority in Sunday elections that could strengthen President Leonel Fernandez's grip over the legislature. feeds.nytimes.com |
Fidel Castro Appears in Cuban Parliament for First Time in Years Former president spoke about international situation, how growing tensions between US, Iran could lead to nuclear war www1.voanews.com |
Mexico Seeks to Unify Police to Fight Drugs and Graft The proposal to alter the nation’s police comes at a critical moment for President Felipe Calderón, who faces pressure to demonstrate progress in defeating the drug cartels. nytimes.com |
Rescued Chilean Miners Return For Ceremony COPIAPO, Chile (Reuters) - Some of the 33 miners who were rescued last week after 69 days trapped underground returned on Sunday for an emotionally charged religious service at the northern Chilean mine that almost became their tomb. feeds.nytimes.com |