Brazil's Outgoing Prez Plans to Stay in Politics
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) -- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva says he plans to stay active in politics even after his eight years in office end Dec. 31. feeds.nytimes.com |
Quiet Day in Court for Jamaican Drug Defendant
Christopher Coke, a reputed drug dealer flown to the United States to face charges, pleaded not guilty before a federal judge. feeds.nytimes.com |
Hurricane Earl Moving Toward Eastern US
US National Hurricane Center says powerful Category Four hurricane has moved north of Puerto Rico, British Virgin Islands voanews.com |
Bridge Collapse Adds to India's Commonwealth Games Woes
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - A footbridge being built for the Commonwealth Games in India collapsed on Tuesday, injuring 27 people and highlighting the raft of problems that have so far blighted the event, meant to showcase the emerging global power. feeds.nytimes.com |
Climate Change Conference Begins in Mexico
President Felipe Calderon opens UN climate change conference in Cancun voanews.com |