Earthquake-Displaced Haitians Strain Family Resources
Extra mouths to feed strain hosts' resources to the limit and push more people into hunger www1.voanews.com |
Envoy: US May Have No Climate Bill by Cancun Talks
MEXICO CITY (AP) -- Washington's special climate envoy conceded Monday the U.S. may not have a climate and energy bill in place when the next major global warming conference is held in Mexico late this year, but insisted the legislation is not crucial to those talks. feeds.nytimes.com |
Spain FM: Release of All Political Prisoners Would Improve Cuba's Relations with US, EU
Mr. Moratinos says release would have 'political consequences,' including possible lifting of decades-old US embargo against Cuba www1.voanews.com |
Chavez, Opponents Rally Before Venezuela Vote
Opponents and supporters of President Hugo Chavez held their final rallies on Thursday ahead of legislative elections that both of Venezuela's political camps view as a critical test. feeds.nytimes.com |
Drill Reaches Miners in Chile, but Risks Remain
A rescue attempt remains days away as officials plan to reinforce the shaft before they try to hoist out the 33 miners who have been trapped since August. feeds.nytimes.com |