Correction: Haiti Slain Notary storyIn an Aug. 27 story about the slaying of a notary public in Haiti, The Associated Press erroneously identified the victim as Gilbert Giordani, based on information from police. His family says the man’s first name was Emile. 2 Dozen Puerto Rican Shelter Dogs Adopted From Broward Humane SocietyIt’s Waggin’ Wednesday…
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Thousands mourn Kirchner in Argentina BUENOS AIRES, Oct. 29 (UPI) — Thousands of people filed past the coffin of former Argentine President Nestor Kirchner, who died of a heart attack at age 60, officials said. Argentina lays Kirchner to rest Thousands of Argentines bid farewell to former President Nestor Kirchner, as his body is buried…
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Haiti cholera deaths rise above 300 Haiti’s cholera toll rose Thursday above 300, as doctors sought to contain an epidemic that is seeing desperate patients overwhelm the quake-hit nation’s crumbling hospitals. Survivor: Nicaragua Episode Recap: “What Goes Around, Comes Around” Is this the most frustrating season of Survivor ever? So far, we’ve lost the original…
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In Guatemalan park, narcos and squatters find refuge SAN BENITO, Guatemala — In the once-inspiring stretches of rainforest and wetlands of the Laguna del Tigre National Park, unarmed park rangers fear to tread. Costa Rica up in arms over San Juan River dredging Police in camouflage with assault rifles is an an odd site in…
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Argentina’s Bicentennial Two hundred years ago, in Buenos Aires (then capital of a Spanish colony), a week-long series of revolutionary events took place, known as the Revolucion de Mayo, which set in motion events that led to Argentina’s eventual declaration of independence from Spain in 1816. This week, millions of Argentinians, their neighbors and foreign…
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Video: Flash Points: Taliban, Lebanon, Chile CBS News senior national security analyst Juan Zarate and CBS News’ Bob Orr discuss this week’s “Flash Points” from a possible Taliban/Afghan government reconciliation to cuts in the UK’s defense budget. Chile and Argentina Foster Carnivore’s Dream Vacation Vegetarians and vegans may want to think twice before booking those…
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US to keep close eye on Venezuela-Iran energy deals The United States will be vigilant of the energy cooperation deals made between Iran and Venezuela to make sure they do not violate sanctions against Tehran, the US State Department said Thursday. Brazil unveils fresh aid for Amazon drought Brazil’s government announced new aid of 13.5…
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Chile lawmaker: Mine collapse warning ignored A Chilean legislative commission is investigating reports that mining operators ignored danger warnings from a man who was later among 33 later trapped when a mine collapsed. Argentina, Brazil And Uruguay To Head Copa America Groups The secretary general of CONMEBOL last night released further information about the 2011…
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Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands Battle Over Rum Taxes Rum has set off a dispute between Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands over a tax the U.S. treasury collects on it. Haiti official: 12 killed in floods, landslides Steady rains toppled hillsides and turned streets into rivers in the Haitian capital over the weekend, leaving…
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Loma Rica environmental report goes to planning commission The first public meeting on the environmental impacts of a major development planned on the eastern border of Grass Valley is set for Tuesday. Rescued Chile miners invited to Man United match English Premier League football giants Manchester United have invited the 33 Chilean miners who survived…
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