Vatican Publishes Procedures for Sex Abuse Cases
Fending off accusations that it obstructed justice, the Vatican put a guide online urging bishops to report abuse to civil authorities if required by local law. feeds.nytimes.com |
Manning Loses Election; Trinidad and Tobago Ushers In First Female PM
Former Attorney-General Kamla Persad-Bissessar to become first female PM in Trinidad and Tobago history www1.voanews.com |
Haiti Awaits Ruling on Wyclef Jean’s Eligibility for Office
Haiti waited anxiously for an announcement on whether Wyclef Jean, the hip-hop star, will be allowed to run for president of the country that he left as a child for the U.S. feeds.nytimes.com |
Special Report: Clock Ticking Down on U.S. Ethanol Subsidies
Tariffs and subsidies supporting the American ethanol industry are due to expire Dec. 31, and other countries are lobbying for the trade controls to end so that they can compete in the U.S. market. feeds.nytimes.com |
Cuba Explains New Tax System
Tax changes part of plan to move hundreds of thousands of state workers into the private sector voanews.com |