| World Briefing | The Americas: Canada: Harp Seal Hunt Begins Amid Lower Demand The annual seal hunt began Thursday off the coast of eastern Canada despite a dwindling market for seal products because of a European Union ban on imports. feeds.nytimes.com |
Israel Mulls Iran Nuclear Deal, Sanctions JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened top advisers Tuesday to assess an Iranian nuclear deal with Turkey and Brazil that may stall the new U.N. sanctions Israel seeks against Tehran, officials said. feeds.nytimes.com |
Suspected Bomb Explodes in Bogota A suspected car bomb exploded in Bogota near the Caracol radio station, blowing out windows in nearby buildings and damaging vehicles. feeds.nytimes.com |
Ill, Paraguay President Faces Calls to Step Aside A new health crisis for Paraguay's President Fernando Lugo has many urging him to put his well-being before his presidency — a seemly helpful suggestion the president's aides say is actually an effort to push him out of power. feeds.nytimes.com |
World Briefing | the Americas: Brazil: No Green Party Endorsement in Runoff The Green Party decided to remain independent in the presidential runoff election on Oct. 31. feeds.nytimes.com |