Kaká: “I Enjoy Playing in Spain More Than in Italy”
Ricardo “Kaká,” a Brazilian forward and newly-signed player for Real Madrid, coming from Milan, declared that he feels “more comfortable playing in Spain,” in an interview with radio station Cadena SER.
Earthquake in Haiti
Secretary Clinton (Jan. 12): "We are still gathering information about this catastrophic earthquake, the point of impact, its effect on the people of Haiti. The United States is offering our full assistance to Haiti and to others in the region. We will be providing both civilian and military disaster relief [ … ]
Four Brazilian UN Peacekeepers Die In Haiti Quake
Four Brazilian members of the UN peacekeeping force in Haiti were killed in the massive earthquake which struck the impoverished nation, a military official said Wednesday.
Powerful Earthquake in Haiti Levels Port-au-Prince; Thousands Feared Dead
Stunned Haitians are digging through the rubble of Port-au-Prince, where thousands are feared dead after a massive earthquake destroyed much of the capital.
Mexican Officials: Tijuana Drug Lord Captured
Mexico has captured a kingpin accused of terrorizing his way to the top of a gang fighting for control of key U.S. drug routes — even ordering rivals dissolved in acid. Tuesday's arrest, announced by U.S. and Mexican officials, capped a series of victories in Mexico's U.S.-backed war on narcotics.
Around Fifty Thousand People Say Goodbye to Argentine Singer Sandro in the Palace of the Congres
Argentine singer Sandro, a popular idol famous in Latin America, who died Monday, was mourned Wednesday by thousands of fans who came to file past his remains, in lines that had not stopped since the previous day, where he lay in repose in the Palace of the National Congress.
Six FARC Guerrillas, Including a Front Commander, Die in Combat
Bogotá, 5 January (EFE).- Six guerrillas belonging to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), including the second-in-command of this organization’s Front 51, were killed today in combat in the east-central region of the country, military sources announced.
Uribe Calls the FARC Killers and Liars for Statement Claiming Responsibility for Crime
Bogotá, 6 January (EFE).- Colombian president Álvaro Uribe said today that the FARC is a “killing and lying” group that is trying to justify the recent murder of the governor of El Caquetá, Luis Francisco Cuéllar, in statements written in Europe.
Southern Star Shines Brightly in Chile
CALDERIA, CHILE- The scenario paints a picture of insurgent control, oppression of the population, kidnappings, turmoil and death for the people of the “Republic of Morado.” Multinational stabilization forces are unable to control the insurgent attacks and request assistance from the United Nations.
IAAFA’s Enlisted PME Program Delivers Again!
For the fifth time in two years the Inter-American Air Forces Academy (IAAFA) delivers its full International Noncommissioned Officer Academy (INCOA) Course in a mobile capacity. Deployed for 46 days to Bogota, Colombia, Master Sergeant Samuel Nuñez and Technical Sergeant Juan Marquez offered 220 hours of United States Air Force [ … ]
Hubble Discovers the Oldest Galaxies Ever Observed
The Hubble Telescope has broken a new record by discovering the oldest galaxies yet observed, dating from 13 billion years ago, which is to say 600 to 800 million years after the Big Bang, NASA announced Tuesday.
United for Haiti
On January 12, 2010, a 7.0-magnitude earthquake rocked Haiti, leaving a trail of death and destruction in its wake. The Haitian government estimates the death toll from the quake to be more than 200,000, while the International Red Cross says up to three million people have been affected.