| Fears of World Flu Pandemic Grow as Outbreaks Spread Health authorities in many countries taking urgent steps to control spreading swine flu crisis, now on brink of full-blown pandemic voanews.com |
World Briefing | The Americas: Mexico: Leahy Balks at Mexico Report Senator Patrick J. Leahy discouraged the release of a favorable report on Mexico’s human rights record, which would free up millions in American anti-drug assistance. feeds.nytimes.com |
15 Are Indicted in Chicago in Push on Mexican Cartel Federal authorities said that they had struck a blow against a major Mexican drug trafficking group operating significant cocaine distribution networks in Chicago. feeds.nytimes.com |
11 Networks Plan a 2-Hour Telethon George Clooney, Wyclef Jean and Anderson Cooper will host the televised two-hour benefit for the victims of the earthquake in Haiti at 8 p.m. on Jan. 22. feeds.nytimes.com |
Accord Reached to Let Honduran President Depart The president-elect of Honduras agreed to grant safe passage to the Dominican Republic for ousted President Manuel Zelaya next week. feeds.nytimes.com |