| G-8 Nations Press Iran Sanctions Drive OTTAWA (AP) -- Top diplomats from the world's leading economies increased pressure on Iran on Tuesday over its suspect nuclear program, but the main audience for the tough talk seems to be a country not represented at the exclusive Group of Eight economic club: China. feeds.nytimes.com |
Mixquiahuala Journal: Fears That a Lush Land May Lose a Foul Fertilizer Farmers are worried that treated wastewater may strip away some of the natural fertilizers that have helped make Mezquital Valley in Mexico so productive. feeds.nytimes.com |
Fidel Castro to Appear on Cuban Television Fidel Castro to discuss Middle East issues in TV appearance on a current affairs program www1.voanews.com |
Top Lula Aide Quits Over Brazil Election Scandal BRASILIA (Reuters) - President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's chief of staff quit on Thursday over an ethics scandal, in a bid to stave off possible damage to Lula's front-running candidate in Brazil's presidential election next month. feeds.nytimes.com |
Clinton Voices US Support for Ecuadorian President, Democratic Rule Police angry over proposed benefit cuts staged a failed rebellion Thursday voanews.com |