| Chavez Foe Barred From Talking to Media About Case CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) -- Venezuela's highest court on Sunday barred an outspoken opponent of President Hugo Chavez from talking to news media about criminal charges alleging he struck a police official. feeds.nytimes.com |
Cuban Opposition Allowed to Hold Protest March HAVANA (AP) -- Cuba allowed a small group of dissidents to hold a protest march on Sunday after the country's top Roman Catholic clergyman negotiated with authorities, ending three straight weeks of ugly confrontations. feeds.nytimes.com |
'If FIFA Applied Sharia Law' South African political cartoonist Zapiro suggests Uruguay's Luis Suarez would be in a lot of trouble. feeds.nytimes.com |
UN Chief Names New Leader of Women's Agency Chile's first-ever female president, Michelle Bachelet, takes on post to protect rights of women voanews.com |
Ecuador's Correa Asserts Control, Police Chief Quits QUITO (Reuters) - President Rafael Correa reasserted control over Ecuador on Friday and his disgraced police chief resigned after officers' protests against spending cuts rattled the left-wing leader, who accused foes of a coup attempt. feeds.nytimes.com |