Journalist: Ecuador's Correa Targeting Critics
QUITO, Ecuador (AP) -- A journalist facing a 3-year prison sentence for defamation accused Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa on Tuesday of orchestrating his prosecution as a warning that critics of the government will be severely punished. feeds.nytimes.com |
Canada Court Rules Against Confidentiality for Journalists
The Supreme Court said that while journalists can offer sources confidentiality, prosecutors can later demand to know their identity. feeds.nytimes.com |
Canada’s Defense Chief Rejects Criticism of F-35 Jet
Peter MacKay, the country’s defense minister, said the government would spend about 9 billion Canadian dollars, or $6.77 billion, to buy 65 fighter jets from Lockheed Martin. feeds.nytimes.com |
Chile Begins Drilling Third Shaft to Rescue Trapped Miners
President Pinera visits mine and meets with families of trapped men voanews.com |
In Brazil, Lula's Legacy Lives On
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva approval rating has reached 80 percent voanews.com |