World Briefing | The Americas: Bolivia: 8 Mennonites Accused of Rape
The Mennonite men from the eastern Santa Cruz region have been arrested and accused of raping at least 60 women from their settlement, a prosecutor said. feeds.nytimes.com |
UN Chief Appeals for Zelaya's Safety
Honduran President Manuel Zelaya remains holed up at Brazilian embassy in Honduras voanews.com |
Brazilian High Court Rules for US Father in Custody Dispute
Court rules that boy who has been subject of an international custody dispute must be returned to his American father www1.voanews.com |
Haiti is Nation Plagued By Social Unrest, Poverty, Natural Disasters
Years of political violence, corruption,deforestation, crime and natural disasters have severely hindered development efforts www1.voanews.com |
US Haiti Quake Aid: $1 From Everyone in America
An Associated Press review of U.S. government earthquake relief spending shows only 1 cent of each U.S. tax dollar spent on quake relief is going in the form of cash to the Haitian government. feeds.nytimes.com |