Police Apologize for Polish Man's Death
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) -- Canada's national police force has apologized and settled a lawsuit involving the case of an unruly Polish traveler who died after being repeatedly zapped with a Taser at Vancouver's airport. feeds.nytimes.com |
Ex-Diplomat: Venezuela Farm Seizure a Vendetta
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) -- As Venezuela's ambassador to the United Nations, Diego Arria dealt with major conflicts on the Security Council, participating in efforts to bring peace to places like Bosnia and Somalia. feeds.nytimes.com |
Colombia's Picture-Perfect Beauty Queens
Carl Bower's photos show the many ways in which beauty pageants are part of the culture in Colombia, Kerri MacDonald reports. feeds.nytimes.com |
Mexico Paper, a Drug War Victim, Calls for a Voice
After the killing of an El Diario intern, an editorial asked organized crime leaders to tell the paper what it should publish. nytimes.com |
New Sight for Cubans: Blizzard of Pink Slips
The country began carrying out President Raúl Castro’s plan to cut 10 percent of the government work force, creating job insecurity for the first time in years. feeds.nytimes.com |