ooBdoo

Google


ooBdoo Information Network

Americas News

Publish your website RSS Feed on ooBdoo
click here



 



Voice of America News: Americas


VOA News: Americas
Fri, 05 Dec 2008 12:46:27 +0100


Russia, Venezuela Launch Naval Exercises
Venezuela says exercises not a provocation, US keeping a close eye
Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:02:53 +0200

Spanish Judge Approves Probe of ETA and FARC Links
Prosecutors say both groups have held joint training sessions in use of explosives
Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:47:34 +0200

Canadian Opposition Plans to Topple Government
Opposition parties schedule a December 8 no-confidence vote to topple conservative government
Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:56:29 +0200

Computer Science Engages Sean Watts Attention at Clemson University
The academic atmosphere is very conducive and everybody is always into their studies and there is always help if you need help.
Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:15:50 +0200

Scientists Hold Out Hope Despite Bad Times for Lonesome George
Hopes dwindle for offspring of the world's rarest tortoise, the Giant Galapagos Tortoise
Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:45:55 +0200

Miami Cuban-Americans Shifting Opinion on Cuba Embargo
Latest Miami poll shows 55 percent of Cuban-Americans now oppose continuing embargo
Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:52:19 +0200

Russian Warship to Visit Panama Naval Base
Destroyer Admiral Chabanenko arrives Friday for a six-day visit at Rodman naval base in port of Balboa at Pacific entrance to Panama Canal, formerly a US naval hub
Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:19:36 +0200

Canadian PM Shuts Down Parliament to Avoid No-Confidence Vote
Unprecedented suspension gives conservative government until late next month to present new budget
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:37:46 +0200

Ecuador's President to Visit Iran
Rafael Correa scheduled to arrive in Tehran Friday to discuss new markets for some of his country's goods, including shrimp, bananas and flowers
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:42:59 +0200

13 Bodies Found in Western Mexico
Discovery appears to be latest drug-related violence sweeping the country
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 23:17:36 +0200


 

 




United Nations News Centre: Americas

UN News Centre - Americas
Fri, 05 Dec 2008 12:46:27 +0100


UN bolsters aid efforts in Panama as floods worsen
United Nations humanitarian agencies have stepped up their assistance in Panama, where at least 10 people have been killed and nearly 24,000 others affected by floods and heavy rains and the number of affected areas continues to grow.
Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST

Haiti: UN expert urges further progress to strengthen civil and political rights
The independent United Nations expert on the situation of human rights in Haiti has urged the impoverished Caribbean nation to make further progress in ensuring civil and political rights for its citizens, especially with regard to improving its penal system.
Sat, 29 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST

Panama: UN food agency provides assistance to thousands of flood victims
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is rushing assistance to about 15,000 people along Panama's Caribbean coast, where floods following a week of heavy rains have destroyed homes, roads and other infrastructure and left locals in urgent need of help.
Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST

Haiti: UN mission funds public works projects employing more than 2,000 people
The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) is providing $250,000 to fund two construction projects in the Central Plateau region of Haiti, one of the poorest regions in the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere.
Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST

Carbon neutral airline gets on board UN scheme to cut greenhouse gas emissions
The world's first carbon neutral airline, which offsets its harmful gas emissions by investing in ecological projects, has joined a United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) initiative, promoting low-carbon economies and societies, the agency announced today.
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST

 

 

 

Tell a friend about this page


Back to main page | Use of this site and search facilities constitutes your acceptance of our Legal & Privacy Notice | Feedback

ooBdoo name, design and associated marks are trademarks of Inter-Change Media Ltd © Copyright Inter-Change Media Ltd
All Rights Reserved

Inter-Change Media Ltd