Mennonite man dies after brethren tie him to a pole for 9 hoursLA PAZ, Bolivia — A Mennonite father of nine has died after being hung from a pole for nine hours by 22 of his brethren who accused him of rape, abuse and violating their religious rules, police said. Tokyo Olympic bid organizers urge new prime minister to visit Copenhagen for IOC voteTOKYO — Tokyo’s Olympic bid organizers have urged new Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama to join them in Copenhagen for the International Olympic Committee’s vote on the host city for the 2016 Summer Games. Rights group says Venezuela’s Chavez using prosecutors to crack down on opposition protestersCARACAS, Venezuela — Over 2,000 opponents of President Hugo Chavez have gone to trial over the last seven years for crimes stemming from their participation in protests and dozens are currently in prison, a local human rights organization said Wednesday. Bolivian med school rector detained after police find 5 decomposing bodies on roofLA PAZ, Bolivia — A Bolivian university director is in police custody after five bodies were discovered decomposing on the roof of a building his school shares with a movie theater, police said Wednesday. Brazilian beef producer JBS to become world’s largest meat maker with Pilgrim’s Pride dealMILWAUKEE — A Brazilian meat conglomerate could leap ahead of American meat producer Tyson Foods Inc. to become the world’s largest meat company with two deals announced Wednesday that would expand its interests in beef, dairy and chicken. Russia to help Venezuela start nuclear program; Chavez’s project still in planning stageCARACAS, Venezuela — Hugo Chavez wants to join the nuclear energy club and is looking to Russia for help in getting started. With military motorcade, flowers revolutionary hero Almeida Bosque buried in eastern CubaHAVANA — A military motorcade carried the remains of Cuban revolutionary hero Juan Almeida Bosque through the streets of the eastern city of Santiago on Tuesday, while thousands of mourners lined the route, some clutching flowers and wiping away tears. During Pa. summit, another G-20 will play in classrooms from Italy to BrazilPITTSBURGH — Energy. The environment. Global recession. Hundreds of students around the world will work together this week to try to tackle the very same problems that the Group of 20 summit leaders will discuss when they arrive in Pittsburgh next week. Confusion in Uruguay: Adoptions law celebrated by gays may not enable them to adopt after allMONTEVIDEO, Uruguay — A closer reading of an adoptions law promoted by Uruguay’s gay rights groups suggests it might not enable adoptions by gay and lesbian couples after all. Mexican court orders Bolivian preacher kept in jail pending investigation into plane hijackingMEXICO CITY — A court has ordered a Bolivian preacher kept in jail during the investigation into sabotage and kidnapping charges in the hijacking of a jetliner from the resort city of Cancun. US worried about Venezuelan arms buildup, nuclear aspirationsWASHINGTON — A U.S. official said Monday that Venezuelan arms acquisitions could spark an arms race in Latin America and he also expressed misgivings about the country’s possible nuclear ambitions. Brazil and Guyana open border bridge, looking to boost trade between Caribbean, South AmericaGEORGETOWN, Guyana — The leader of Brazil and Guyana met Monday to inaugurate a border bridge that is expected to boost trade between the giant South American country and the Caribbean. Ecuador agrees to resume talks 1½ years after Colombia’s cross-border raid on rebel campQUITO, Ecuador — Ecuador and Colombia will hold direct talks to mend diplomatic relations that ruptured a year-and-a-half ago after a cross-border military raid that killed Colombian rebels inside Ecuador, officials said Monday. Argentine leader, pursuing media law, drops plan for phone company-cable TV competitionBUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentina’s president made a major concession Monday as she seeks votes for a proposed media law, saying telephone companies should not be allowed to compete for television customers after all. Ecuador agrees to resume talks 1½ years after Colombia’s unauthorized cross-border raidQUITO, Ecuador — Ecuadorean officials said Monday they are ready to resume diplomatic talks a year-and-a-half after Colombia conducted an unauthorized cross-border raid that killed Colombian rebels. Cuban revolutionary hero Juan Almeida Bosque to be buried in eastern CubaHAVANA — The remains of Cuban revolutionary hero Juan Almeida Bosque will be buried in a mausoleum for rebel fighters in the eastern province of Santiago de Cuba, the government announced Monday. Bolivia’s Morales open to investment partners in energy sector but not foreign ownershipMADRID — Bolivia welcomes foreign investment in its energy and natural resource sectors but without foreign companies acting as owners, President Evo Morales said Monday. At world court, Argentina says Uruguay broke international law by authorizing pulp millsTHE HAGUE, Netherlands — Argentina argued Monday at the U.N.’s highest court that Uruguay “flagrantly breached” international law by authorizing the construction of two pulp mills on the river that separates the two countries. Justice Minister: Peru to ask for charges against jailed Shining Path founder’s lawyerLIMA, Peru — Peru’s justice minister says the government will ask a public prosecutor to file “apology for terrorism” charges against the lawyer for imprisoned Shining Path rebel leader Abimael Guzman. Hugo Chavez says Moscow has offered Venezuela $2.2 billion in credit to buy Russian weaponsCARACAS, Venezuela — Russia has opened a $2.2 billion line of credit for Venezuela to purchase weapons including armored vehicles and surface-to-air missiles, President Hugo Chavez said Sunday. Venezuelan authorities investigate shooting death of opposition mayor in western townCARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela’s federal police are investigating the shooting death of a mayor who was a member of the opposition to President Hugo Chavez. Earthquake rattles Venezuelal capital area; 14 people reported injured, some buildings damagedCARACAS, Venezuela — An earthquake shook Venezuela’s capital and nearby states Saturday, injuring 14 people and causing damage to a few buildings. Bolivia’s Morales decides to go ahead with purchase of presidential plane from RussiaLA PAZ, Bolivia — President Evo Morales says Bolivia has decided to buy a presidential plane from Russia after Moscow offered to set up an aircraft maintenance center in the South American nation. Moderate earthquake rattles Venezuela’s capital; no injuries or damage immediately reportedCARACAS, Venezuela — An earthquake rattled Venezuela’s capital Saturday, but there were no reports of major damage or injuries. Chicago doesn’t get the president, might not be getting the OlympicsThey couldn’t persuade the president to twist some arms for his adopted hometown’s Olympic bid, settling for the first lady instead. They don’t have their own special Olympic plane like the Spaniards, and no king to bring along for the ride to Copenhagen. 1 person killed in amid clashes between police, protesters on anniversary of Chile’s 1973 coupSANTIAGO, Chile — Police and hooded protesters clashed Friday in Chile’s capital on the anniversary of the 1973 military coup that toppled elected President Salvador Allende. State television reported one death amid the disturbances. Mexican inspectors find at least $5 million hidden in fertilizer shipment bound for ColombiaMEXICO CITY — Mexican authorities say they have found at least $5 million hidden in a shipment of ammonium sulfate at a Pacific coast port, and are still counting the cash. Chavez: Venezuela expecting delivery of rockets from Russia after signing military agreementsCARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez says he has signed military agreements with Russia and is soon expecting the arrival of some “little rockets.” Colombian police: Bombs strapped to donkeys kill 2 coca-eradication workersBOGOTA — Police say two bombs being carried by donkeys exploded in northeastern Colombia, killing two coca-eradication workers and wounding six soldiers. Mexican inspectors find at least $5.4 million hidden in fertilizer shipment bound for ColombiaMEXICO CITY — Mexican authorities say they have found at least $5.4 million hidden in a shipment of ammonium sulfate at a Pacific coast port, and are still counting the cash. |
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