Cuba Concert to Counter Critics Draws Sparse Crowd
HAVANA (AP) -- A surprisingly small crowd sweated and sang along to performances by Cuban rock, folk and salsa stars Saturday, at what the communist government billed as a politically important ''concert for the homeland.''. feeds.nytimes.com |
Bill Addresses Misconduct by Lawyers for Guantánamo Detainees
A provision would open a new chapter in a recurrent political controversy over legal ethics and the representation of terrorism suspects. feeds.nytimes.com |
Lawmakers in Mexico to Debate Drug Fight
With the pace of killings rising, President Felipe Calderón plans a meeting to show that his government is willing to engage its critics and listen to suggestions. nytimes.com |
Chileans Hope to Begin Rescue of Miners Wednesday
After more than two months trapped deep in a Chilean mine, 33 miners are enjoying Sunday tantalizingly close to rescue. Drillers have completed an escape shaft, and Chile's mining minister says a video inspection shows the hole's walls are firm enough to allow the men to be hoisted out as early as Wednesday. feeds.nytimes.com |
Last 2 Missing Ecuadorean Miners Found Dead
After days of searching, rescue teams bodies of two more missing men 150 meters underground in a collapsed gold mine voanews.com |