Police Bar Cuba's 'Ladies in White' From Marching
HAVANA (AP) -- Police broke up a weekly march by wives and mothers of imprisoned Cuban opposition leaders Sunday, forcing them onto a bus and driving them home as a pro-government crowd screamed insults. feeds.nytimes.com |
Jamaica Declares State of Emergency
The shooting and firebomb attacks on police stations were by suspected supporters of an alleged drug lord who faces extradition to the United States. feeds.nytimes.com |
Analysts: Chavez Faces Political Test in September Elections
Public opinion polls show socialist president's popularity slipping amid tough economic times, soaring crime rates www1.voanews.com |
Officials Say Rescue Shaft Could Reach Chilean Miners by Saturday
A rescue shaft is being drilled to help free 33 trapped copper miners voanews.com |
Mexican Authorities Burn 134 Tons of Seized Marijuana
In a message to traffickers, Mexican authorities took what they called the largest seizure of marijuana in the country’s history and set it ablaze. nytimes.com |