IMF Begins New Loan Program for Countries With Strong Economies
Deputy managing director John Lipsky says Flexible Credit Line will be funded by some of $500 billion promised to institution at G20 summit voanews.com |
An Amazon Culture Withers as Food Dries Up
Researchers worry about a possible wave of cultural extinction among tribes that have long relied on nature. feeds.nytimes.com |
Honduran Congressional Leaders to Discuss Plans for Ousted President
Lawmakers say they will discuss possible timetable for submitting to full Congress, proposal for Manuel Zelaya's return to power voanews.com |
Hymns, Children's Cries Fill Haiti's Night
PORT-AU-PRINCE (Reuters) - In the frightening pitch black of quake-stricken Haiti's night, religious songs rise from groups of people huddled in open spaces for safety and solidarity. feeds.nytimes.com |
Brazil Boy Stuck by Needles to Leave Hospital
SAO PAULO (AP) -- A 2-year-old Brazilian boy stuck by his stepfather with dozens of sewing needles will be released from the hospital Friday with five needles still on his body. feeds.nytimes.com |