After Second Round Of Talks, Cubans, Americans Emerge Upbeat
Roberta Jacobson, the American diplomat leading the talks, said the talks were "productive and encouraging" and a U.S. embassy could open in Havana by April.
Latin America
Major Mexican Cartel Leader Arrested
Another Mexican cartel leader is behind bars. Police arrested Servando "La Tuta" Gomez, a leader in the Knights Templar cartel. The cartel trafficked methamphetamine in the United States and once dominated the Mexican state of Michoacan through extortion, killings and kidnapping.
U.S., Cuba Work On Plans To Upgrade Diplomatic Posts
At the State Department on Friday the U.S. and Cuba held high level talks as they try to thaw a half century freeze in relations. They are working on plans to upgrade diplomatic posts in Havana and Washington, D.C. to full embassies.
Mexican Attorney General Who Handled Case Of Vanished Students Will Step Down
Jesus Murillo Karam ran the investigation when 43 college students disappeared.
Mexico Says Leader Of Knights Templar Cartel Captured
Authorities say they have detained Servando "La Tuta" Gomez, one of the most wanted men in the country.
How Tents And Fried Chicken Help Stop Cancer
There's little money for cancer care in the developing world. And many children with curable cancers die. Two doctors believe it's time to stop accepting cancer as a death sentence in poor countries.
Opposition Grows To Nicaragua Canal Connecting Atlantic And Pacific
The canal would allow passage for the largest ships on the water, but cut through wetlands, forests and the region's largest freshwater lake — and environmentalists worry about the consequences.
Judge Throws Out Cover-Up Allegations Against Argentine President
The judge ruled prosecutors' claims against President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner failed to meet standards for an investigation. She was accused of covering up Iran's alleged role in a bombing.
'No End In Sight' For Sept. 11 Proceedings At Guantanamo Bay
Endless preliminary motions, official shenanigans and a lack of legal precedent have mired the recently created war court in fitful proceedings. It could be years before the case ever goes to trial.
Global Rules Of Greeting Vary, But Biden And Travolta Get No Support
The vice president and the actor are getting panned for the way they greeted women in the past week. That made us wonder: What's the greeting etiquette in parts of the world we cover in our blog?