Venezuela’s Hope of More Sway Dims as Riches Dip
The socialist-inspired agenda of Hugo Chávez is suffering in the downturn as neighbors seek other partnerships. feeds.nytimes.com |
World Briefing | The Americas: Venezuela: Chávez Threatens to Cut Colombia Ties
President Hugo Chávez said he was preparing to break off diplomatic relations over Colombia’s decision to grant the United States military access to seven military bases. feeds.nytimes.com |
6 Detainees Are Returned to Yemen
Six detainees who had been held for years at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, were repatriated, in a trial run of a policy that will reduce the number of those held at the facility. feeds.nytimes.com |
Latest Updates on the Crisis in Haiti
On Tuesday The Lede is continuing to supplement reporting by our colleagues in Haiti on the aftermath of last week's earthquake by pointing to news and information on the Web. Readers are encouraged to share any first-hand accounts they receive from Haiti or see online. feeds.nytimes.com |
Lines and Tempers as Haitians Queue for Cash
After two weeks without remittances, there seemed to be a spike, welcomed by Haitian officials. feeds.nytimes.com |