Six Dead In Peru as Police Clash With Miners
LIMA (Reuters) - Six people died in Peru when police tried to clear a roadblock set by wildcat miners protesting the government's push to impose environmental controls on them, officials said Monday in the latest round of conflict over natural resources. feeds.nytimes.com |
Jamaica PM Admits Role Against US Drug Extradition
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) -- Jamaica's prime minister has acknowledged authorizing a lobbying firm to help the government contest a U.S. extradition request for a prominent Jamaican community leader accused of drug and arms trafficking. feeds.nytimes.com |
Telefónica Wins Full Control of Brazil Phone Venture
The $9.75 billion deal should end a dispute between Telefónica and Portugal Telecom over their joint cellphone operation in Brazil. feeds.nytimes.com |
Jan. 10, 1976: Wild Man
For Op-Ed’s 40th anniversary, an adaptation of an essay by John McPhee. nytimes.com |
China Cheers Rescue Halfway Around the World
In a country where mining tragedies are common, there was jubilation Wednesday at a rescue operation that was attempting to lift 33 miners to safety in Chile. feeds.nytimes.com |