American Nations to Readmit Cuba
The Organization of American States revoked a 1962 measure suspending communist Cuba, overturning a landmark of the Cold War in the hemisphere. feeds.nytimes.com |
UN Envoy Clinton Says Haiti at Turning Point
Former US president Bill Clinton makes first appearance before UN Security Council in new capacity as Special Envoy for Haiti voanews.com |
World Briefing | Americas: Colombia: Accused Rebels Held
Three Colombian men accused of belonging to the FARC rebel group have been arrested and charged with holding an American citizen hostage for more than 10 months. feeds.nytimes.com |
Argentina Tries to Fire Central Banker In Debt Row
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Argentine President Cristina Fernandez tried to force out the country's central bank chief on Wednesday in a dispute over using billions of dollars in foreign currency reserves to pay rising debt obligations. feeds.nytimes.com |
Haiti Rappers Craft New 'Palace' From Ration Boxes
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) -- Haiti's National Palace lies in ruins, so the boys of Delmas 40 refugee camp built a cardboard substitute. feeds.nytimes.com |