Bush, Chavez on duelling tours of Latin America
United States President George W. Bush and his left-wing nemesis Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez embarked on duelling tours of Latin America yesterday as they stepped up competition for the region's hearts and minds.
EU challenges world with climate change plan
European Union (EU) leaders resolved yesterday to slash greenhouse gas emissions and switch to renewable fuels, challenging the world to follow its lead in fighting climate change.
President demands lawmakers accept firing
Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa demanded 57 lawmakers yesterday accept a court ruling that fired them, intensifying a power struggle with the legislature in the politically unstable Andean country.
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