| Iran Sanctions Top Concern at G-8 Meeting OTTAWA (AP) -- Iran's nuclear program is of ''critical concern'' and will top the agenda when foreign ministers from the Group of Eight nations meet Monday to discuss global security, Canada's foreign minister said. feeds.nytimes.com |
Gunshot Starts Stampede at Mexico Fair; 5 Killed MONTERREY, Mexico (AP) -- Five people were trampled to death early Sunday when a gunshot fired at a cattle fair sent a panic-stricken crowd rushing for the exits in a northern Mexico town already on edge from rampant drug violence. feeds.nytimes.com |
World Briefing | The Americas: Colombia: Former Hostage Seeks Millions From Government Ingrid Betancourt is asking the Colombian government to pay her $6.5 million for damages she suffered after she was kidnapped in 2002 by leftist rebels. feeds.nytimes.com |
Ratings Boost For Chavez Ahead Of Venezuelan Vote CARACAS (Reuters) - Polls show Venezuela's parliamentary election is a tight race between President Hugo Chavez's allies and his opponents, but Chavez's rising popularity and favourable election rules may tip the balance. feeds.nytimes.com |
Ecuador's Correa Asserts Control as Police Chief Quits QUITO (Reuters) - President Rafael Correa reasserted control over Ecuador on Friday and his disgraced police chief resigned after officers' protests against spending cuts rattled the left-wing leader, who accused foes of a coup attempt. feeds.nytimes.com |