| Fri 3 Sep 2010 |
Cuban hunger striker rushed to hospital
The Miami Herald | Cuban dissident Guillermo Fariñas underwent emergency surgery Friday to remove his gall bladder, inflamed as a result of his 135-day hunger strike earlier this year to demand the release of political prisoners. | The surgery was successful b... |
Dozens killed in Mexico violence
Al Jazeera | At least 30 suspected cartel members have been killed in two separate shootouts in northern Mexico, local media have reported. | The first incident occurred in the state of Tamaulipas, when at least 25 people were killed after government soldi... |
New Zealand hit by powerful quake
Al Jazeera | A strong 7.4-magnitude earthquake has struck New Zealand's South Island, 30 km west of Christchurch, damaging roads, buildings and severing electricity across the region. | No tsunami alert was issued but a state of emergency was declared... |
Fla. law banning Cuba travel, research upheld
Herald Tribune | MIAMI - A federal appellate court has upheld a Florida law that prohibits funding for academic and research travel to nations that are considered "sponsors of terrorism." AC = 1234 | --> | The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta ruled Tuesday ... |
Cigar review - Cuban Bullet Connecticut
The Examiner | It should come as no surprise that Perdomo has made several entries into the budget cigar market - after lowering prices to help defray the increase in cigar taxes, Nick Perdomo has become the champion of keeping cigars affordable throughout the co... |
Gables mayor's race attracts retired diplomat and lawyer with political connections
The Miami Herald | The former head of the U.S. Interests Section in Havana -- who earned a reputation as an aggressive critic of President Fidel Castro during his diplomatic tour -- is the latest contender for mayor in Coral Gables. | James Cason, 65, joins Coral Gab... |
Fla. law banning Cuba travel, research upheld
The Miami Herald | MIAMI -- A federal appellate court has upheld a Florida law that prohibits funding for academic and research travel to nations that are considered "sponsors of terrorism." | The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta ruled Tuesday that the state ... |
Castro Appearance Adds To Speculation About Role
National Public Radio | In his first public speech in four years, a military-clad Fidel Castro stood on the steps of the University of Havana and addressed thousands of students. He warned them U.S. and Israeli tensions with Iran are pushing the world toward nuclear war. ... |
Fidel Castro addresses first rally in four years
BBC News Fidel Castro has addressed a rally for the first time since handing the Cuban presidency to his brother Raul in 2006. | In a speech at Havana University, Mr Castro warned of nuclear war arising from the dispute that has pitting the United States and ... |
Small signal, big meaning? Castro in military duds
LA Daily News By PAUL HAVEN Associated Press WriterPosted: 09/03/2010 05:01:16 AM PDTUpdated: 09/03/2010 11:34:28 AM PDT | HAVANA—Fidel Castro dusted off his full military uniform for the first time since stepping down as president four years ago, ... |
Fidel Castro warns of 'nuclear war'
Al Jazeera | Fidel Castro has warned against the dangers of nuclear war in his first public speech since undergoing surgery in 2006. | Castro, 84, said a nuclear conflict was inevitable if the United States, in alliance with Israe... |
Hamas condemns 'direct talks'
Al Jazeera | Hamas and Islamic Jihad supporters have rallied in the Gaza Strip to mark Al Quds day and to condemn the direct talks launched in Washington between Israel and the Palestinian Authority. | Friday's rally comes a day after armed groups said that the... |
Fidel Castro turns up in full olive green uniform
The Miami Herald | Cuba's Fidel Castro, reprising symbols of his former power, wore a full military uniform and spoke to a mass audience outdoors Friday for the first time since he nearly died four years ago. | The island's former ruler seemed energetic and lucid as ... |
Castro Wears Full Military Uniform For First Time Since Stepping Down
Huffington Post | HAVANA — Fidel Castro dusted off his full military uniform for the first time since stepping down as president four years ago, a symbolic act in a communist country where little signals often carry enormous significance. | The revolutionary l... |
Chrissie Hynde's tell-all album
CNN Chrissie Hynde and her new muse | (CNN) -- Chrissie Hynde is an intimidating presence. Maybe it's her unflinching gaze and unapologetic swagger. Maybe it's the fact that she's the iconic lead singer of the Pretenders and a member of the Rock and Roll... |
Editor of opposition website found dead in authoritarian Belarus, cause of death not clear
Star Tribune | MINSK, Belarus - A popular opposition website in authoritarian Belarus says its editor was found dead amid an ongoing crackdown on government critics and independent media. | Natalya Radina of the Charter97 website said 36-year-old Oleg Bebenin's b... |
Small signal, big meaning? Castro in military duds
Breitbart | Cuba's leader Fidel Castro, left, salutes while listening to his national... | Cuba's leader Fidel Castro delivers a speech to students outside Havana's... | Cuba's leader Fidel Castro delivers a speech to students outside Havana's... | HAVANA (AP)... |
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