Travel news: Detroit to Sao Paulo, Brazil fares are on sale If you’re booking airfare from Detroit, here are some things to know: Sao Paulo, Brazil, fares are on sale to mark Delta’s new Detroit-Sao Paulo route. Book by Monday to get fares as low as $399 each way for flights Thurday-Feb. 25; travel must…
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Cuba’s Capital Cleans up From Tropical Storm Paula Paula dumps heavy rains and knocks out power in Cuba, but less destructive than 2008 storms Havana takes a hit as Tropical Storm Paula passes Tropical Storm Paula weakened further on Thursday, but still packed enough punch to blast through the Cuban capital with driving rains and…
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Chile to bring up first rescued miners up Tuesday Chilean rescue teams are set to start hoisting the first of 33 trapped miners to the surface around midnight Tuesday (0300 GMT Wednesday), Mines Minister Laurence Golborne said. Chilean Crews Put Finishing Touches On Escape Shaft The first extractions of the 33 trapped miners in Chile…
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Chilean Miners Days Away From Rescue A rescue shaft is less than 200 feet away from reaching the underground chamber where the Chilean miners have been entombed since August 5, and Chilean authorities say the men could be pulled to freedom within days. Ecuador’s Correa gets grip on Congress after riots A violent police mutiny…
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Mexico: US wavers in drug war with Calif. pot vote President Felipe Calderon said Thursday that a California ballot measure to legalize marijuana represents hypocrisy in U.S. drug policy for encouraging consumption while at the same time demanding that Mexico and other countries crack down on drug trafficking. Haiti hold-up In reference to the N&O…
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Brazil: Fluminense hammered at home by Santos Campeonato Brasileiro leaders Fluminense suffered a stunning 3-0 defeat at home to Santos. But Flu maintain their lead as closest rivals Corinthians also slipped up. Brazilian student wins compensation after being expelled for wearing minidress A Brazilian student has won nearly £15,000 in compensation after she was expelled…
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LATIN AMERICA: Peru Urges Regional Alliance Against Drug Trade The nations of Latin America must ally themselves — regardless of their roles as drug producers, consumers or transit routes — in a full-force fight against drug trafficking, says Peru, which plans to lead the way. BRAZIL: Voters Likely to Elect First Woman President The woman…
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CUBA: Men’s Group Champions “Diverse Masculinities” Men representing an array of sexual identifications have organised in Cuba to defend sexual rights and promote respect for “other masculinities,” with the belief that greater visibility is needed to achieve true social change and acceptance. VENEZUELA: Chávez Allies Set to Win Majority in Congress The opposition is getting…
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Chile court freezes mine operator assets SANTIAGO, Chile, Sept. 25 (UPI) — The owner of the San Jose mine in Chile, where 33 miners are trapped, has had its assets frozen by court order. Chile – South America – Santiago Chile – San Jose – Science and Environment Brazil, UAE Prepare Defense Pact ABU DHABI…
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Former striker Dely Valdes appointed Panama coach Former Panama striker Julio Cesar Dely Valdes, his country’s best ever player, has signed as their coach until the Concacaf Gold Cup next June. MEXICO: Artists Push ‘Other’ Bicentennial Viewpoint “The homeland is not the flag / the anthem is not the country / that is just the…
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