| From Édgar, 5, Coughs Heard Round the World The Mexican government has identified a young boy as the first person in the country infected with swine flu, but officials have been slow to stem its spread. feeds.nytimes.com |
Cuba Postpones Communist Party Congress Plan suspended for Communist Party's first congress in 12 years, as leaders focus on repairing nation's battered economy voanews.com |
World Briefing | The Americas: Brazil: Emissions Cut Is Pledged Brazil will try for a minimum reduction of 36 percent in its greenhouse gas emissions from projected levels in 2020, the government said Friday. feeds.nytimes.com |
Currents: Language as a Blunt Tool of the Digital Age We are all linguistic utilitarians now. At work and home, in person and on our devices, function rules and form pales. feeds.nytimes.com |
Haitians Die at Hospital for Lack of Supplies PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) -- Richardson Lagredelle was still speaking when medics rushed him into the United Nations hospital. A robust 28-year-old, he'd been dug from the rubble of Haiti's apocalyptic earthquake after four days, only to be sent to a communal care center because clinics were overwhelmed. feeds.nytimes.com |