Drug Violence Continues in Mexico, Public Remains Behind Calderon
This past weekend, gun battles between federal forces and drug cartel gunmen in Mexico claimed more than 20 lives voanews.com |
Lens: Showcase: Deadly Streets
Christopher Anderson arrived in Venezuela in 2004, hopeful about its potential under Hugo Chavez. He has since seen it become a “noticeably darker place.” feeds.nytimes.com |
Obama Tells Prison to Take Detainees
President Obama ordered the federal government to acquire a prison in northwestern Illinois to house some terrorism suspects held at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba. feeds.nytimes.com |
How to Gauge the Rush to Emerging Markets
Mutual funds specializing in emerging markets attracted more than $80 billion in new money over the last year, reflecting market gains. feeds.nytimes.com |
Haiti to Ask for $3 Billion at Donors Conference
The Haitian government said it would use $2 billion to build housing and the rest for infrastructure. feeds.nytimes.com |