| Michel Chartrand, Quebec Union Leader, Dies at 93 Mr. Chartrand was a firebrand whose support of leftist politics and Quebec nationalism landed him in jail and buoyed a radical separatist group. feeds.nytimes.com |
Dutchman Said to Confess to Killing Police in Peru say Joran van der Sloot has confessed to killing a young woman in his Lima hotel room last week. feeds.nytimes.com |
Iran Loans More than $250 Million to Bolivia Iran says loan could be used to fund mineral exploration and the development of the textile industry voanews.com |
Rescued Chilean Miners Return For Ceremony COPIAPO, Chile (Reuters) - Some of the 33 miners who were rescued last week after 69 days trapped underground returned on Sunday for an emotionally charged religious service at the northern Chilean mine that almost became their tomb. feeds.nytimes.com |
7 Killed by Blast at Playa del Carmen Resort in Mexico The explosion in Playa del Carmen, south of Cancún, was thought to have been triggered by a mix of swamp gases beneath the hotel. nytimes.com |