U.N.'s Ban to return to earthquake-devastated Haiti UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will visit Haiti on Sunday to meet the country's leaders and people left homeless by a January earthquake that killed hundreds of... (photo: Creative Commons / Diliff) The Star Country Haiti Leaders Moon Photos |
Michelle Obama to visit Mexico Washington - Michelle Obama, the first lady of the United States, will visit... (photo: Creative Commons / Steve Rhodes) m&c Mexico Obama Photos Politics US |
Michelle Obama to visit Mexico, first solo trip abroad as first lady; education, economy focus WASHINGTON - Michelle Obama will make her first solo trip abroad as first lady next month when she visits Mexico. The White House says she'll will visit Mexico City April 13-15. The focus is on... (photo: Public Domain / Kaldari) Star Tribune America Michelle Photos Politics US |
Brazil's Silva quits smoking after 50 years ALAN CLENDENNING Associated Press Writer= BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Brazil's president said Tuesday that he kicked the smoking habit he had for 50 years after a recent health scare sent his blood... (photo: AP//Victor R. Caivano) The Guardian Brazil Health Lula Photos Smoking |
Chavez Thanks Sean Penn For Slamming His Critics CARACAS, Venezuela -- Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is grateful that actor Sean Penn has defended him against his critics... (photo: AP / ) WPXI Actor Arts Awards Photos Politics |
Climate change makes birds shrink in North America Songbirds in the US are getting smaller, and climate change is suspected as the cause. A study of almost half a million birds, belonging to over 100 species, shows that many are gradually becoming... (photo: Creative Commons / J.M.Garg) BBC News News Photos Species Switzerland US |