Italy, Germany Latest to Shun UN Racism Conference
A growing number of Western nations including the United States say they will boycott the conference, voicing concern the forum will be used as a platform to criticize Israel voanews.com |
Cubans Honor Slain Spanish Priest
Cuban police say suspect has confessed to murdering Reverend Mariano Arroyo Merino voanews.com |
In Cancún, Police Pick Wrong People for ‘Bite’
When police in Cancún, Mexico, extorted $300 from an American couple, they didn’t know that the driver’s wife was a Minnesota state senator who would fight back. nytimes.com |
Devastation Hampers Earthquake Relief Effort in Haiti
UN reports electricity has been cut off, communications difficult, bridges knocked out, hospitals, care facilities damaged or destroyed www1.voanews.com |
Latest Updates on the Crisis in Haiti
On Monday The Lede is continuing to supplement reporting by our colleagues in Haiti on the aftermath of Tuesday'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 |