A drought-stricken section of the southwestern United States is welcoming the advance of Tropical Storm Don, hoping that its drenching rains will cover parched lands. The storm, packing winds of 80 kilometers an hour, is centered in the Gulf of Mexico, about 400 kilometers southeast of the city of Corpus Christi, Texas. Forecasters say Don […]
Drought-stricken Section of US Welcomes Advance of Tropical Storm Don
Posted July 29th, 2011 at 11:15 am (UTC-5)
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Obama Urges Action On Debt Issue
Posted July 29th, 2011 at 11:00 am (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama says it is increasingly urgent that Democrats and Republicans in Congress reach agreement on a measure to increase the legal limit on government borrowing and cut spending. Mr. Obama says the two sides are in rough agreement on how much spending to cut, and on a process to reform taxes and […]
Venezuela’s Chavez Says He Feels Reborn
Posted July 28th, 2011 at 7:50 pm (UTC-5)
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez sang and danced on the balcony of the presidential palace, celebrating his 57th birthday amid a struggle against cancer. Crowds of supporters cheered the Venezuelan leader Thursday as he vowed to live a long life despite the illness. Earlier in the day, Mr. Chavez compared himself to a phoenix risen from […]
US Congressional Vote on Debt Issue Delayed
Posted July 28th, 2011 at 6:05 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. congressional sources say a vote in the House of Representatives on a Republican plan to raise the debt ceiling and cut spending has been postponed. U.S. media quoting the sources say the vote has been delayed because Republican leaders are seeking more congressional support to pass a plan put forth by House Speaker John […]
Peru Swears In New President
Posted July 28th, 2011 at 5:05 pm (UTC-5)
Ollanta Humala has taken office as Peru’s president, pledging in his inaugural address to ensure that all Peruvians will benefit from the country’s economic growth. Addressing Congress after being sworn in Thursday in Lima, President Humala said “economic progress” and “social inclusion” must work together. Mr. Humala was elected on promises he would more evenly […]
Peru Swears In Humala as President
Posted July 28th, 2011 at 12:20 pm (UTC-5)
Ollanta Humala has been sworn in as the new president of Peru, succeeding outgoing President Alan Garcia. Mr. Humala was elected on promises he would more evenly distribute the country’s mining wealth and the profits of the country’s recent economic growth. Thirty percent of Peruvians currently live below the poverty line. A number of South […]
Venezuela’s Chavez Says He Feels Reborn
Posted July 28th, 2011 at 11:45 am (UTC-5)
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is celebrating his 57th birthday, comparing himself to a phoenix risen from the ashes. The Venezuelan leader told state TV by phone Thursday he felt reborn even though he soon faces a second round of chemotherapy in his battle with cancer. He said he will still host a summit of Latin […]
Arson Blamed for Southern California Wildfire
Posted July 28th, 2011 at 10:55 am (UTC-5)
A wildfire that has consumed almost 6,000 hectares of rugged land in the western U.S. state of California is being blamed on arson. Fire officials in the southern part of the state refused to release any additional information about the cause of the blaze, which started July 21 on the Los Coyotes Indian Reservation. More […]
US Lawmakers Voting on Republican Debt Plan
Posted July 28th, 2011 at 9:45 am (UTC-5)
The U.S. House of Represenatives is to vote Thursday on a plan by Republican House Speaker John Boehner to raise the debt ceiling and cut spending. Boehner’s plan has attracted criticism from the ultra-conservative Tea Party faction of the Republican party, and opposition from Democrats. Conservatives say it cuts too little spending, Democrats complain Boehner’s […]
Jury in Antigua Convicts Pair in Slaying of Honeymooners
Posted July 28th, 2011 at 1:50 am (UTC-5)
A jury has convicted two Antinguan men of murdering a Welsh couple during their honeymoon on the popular Caribbean vacation island. The two men, Avie Howell and Kaniel Martin, were found guilty Wednesday of shooting to death Benjamin and Catherine Mullany in their luxury beach cottage in an apparent robbery attempt in 2008. Howell and […]
