| Sea’s Rise May Prove the Greater in Northeast Accelerated melting of Greenland’s ice sheets could cause sea levels to rise even more in the northeastern United States and Maritime Canada than in other areas around the world. feeds.nytimes.com |
World Briefing | The Americas: Ecuador: Inquiry on Bribe Accusations Evidence obtained by Chevron seemed to indicate a $3 million bribery scheme that the company said involved representatives of the political party of President Rafael Correa and the judge overseeing a $27 billion contamination lawsuit against Chevron. feeds.nytimes.com |
In Cuba’s Time Capsule, an Automotive Legacy In the heart of Havana’s historic district, a museum displays cars, trucks and motorcycles that represent the last century of Cuba’s automotive history. feeds.nytimes.com |
Accord Reached to Let Honduran President Depart The president-elect of Honduras agreed to grant safe passage to the Dominican Republic for ousted President Manuel Zelaya next week. feeds.nytimes.com |
Mudslides Strand Tourists at Famed Peruvian Site LIMA, Peru (AP) -- Helicopters ferried out 475 tourists stranded for two days near Peru's famed Machu Picchu citadel after mudslides blocked a railway and killed a tourist and a tour guide. Authorities hoped to evacuate up to 800 more people Wednesday. feeds.nytimes.com |