| Cuban Hunger Striker Rejects Spanish Offer HAVANA (Reuters) - Cuban hunger striker Guillermo Farinas on Monday rejected the Spanish government's latest offer to take him to Spain to head off another dissident death that could worsen Cuba's relations with the international community. feeds.nytimes.com |
Housewives, Bankers Battle in Chavez Militia CHARALLAVE, Venezuela (AP) -- A 54-year-old housewife fires the machine gun for the first time, lets loose a thunderous burst of gunfire and beams with satisfaction. A boot camp instructor shouts, ''Kill those gringos!'' feeds.nytimes.com |
Cuban Activist Ends Hunger Strike After Accord Guillermo Fariñas ended a 134-day hunger strike after indications that the government would release 52 political prisoners. feeds.nytimes.com |
World Briefing | THE AMERICAS: Venezuela: 36 People Survive Plane Crash Thirty-six of the 51 people on board a plane operated by Conviasa, Venezuela’s state-owned airline, survived a crash Monday in the eastern city of Ciudad Guayana. feeds.nytimes.com |
Ecuador Police Chief Resigns After Uprising The resignation was submitted after President Rafael Correa, who was held captive by officers on Thursday, vowed to overhaul the force. feeds.nytimes.com |