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Sun And Skates  By Edythe Anstey Hanen, Weekend PostDecember 26, 2009 12:00 AM  | I am standing in Mexico City's main square, the Zocalo. The temperature is a balmy 25 degrees and there's not a hint of snow in t... (photo: Creative Commons / Thorfinn) National Post Initiative Main Photos Skates Temperature |
Vodka-loving Russia faces drink-driving ban: president | Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said Thursday he would ban drinking and driving in his vodka-loving country amid concern over road safety ahead of the holiday celebrations. | "One who drinks, lose... (photo: GFDL / Leonid Dzhepko) The Independent Ban Dmitry Drinking Photos Vodka |
Saving Mexico By DAVID LUHNOW | Mexico City | In the 40 years since U.S. President Richard Nixon declared a "war on drugs," the supply and use of drugs has not changed in any fundamental way. The only difference: a... (photo: AP/Agencia Esquema) Wall Street Journal Defence Drugs Mexico Photos US |
Cuba reports more tourism, less revenue | HAVANA -- (AP) -- Cuba says more than 2.4 million tourists will come to the sun-kissed island by the end of the year, up 3.3 percent from 2008, though deep discounts and shorter stays mean vacation ... (photo: Creative Commons / Jean-Pierre Lavoie) The Miami Herald Cuba Havana Photos Tourism Visitors |
Mexico wants binding climate accord at 2010 summit | MEXICO CITY (AP): Mexico will push for a binding international agreement to cut greenhouse gas emissions when it hosts the next climate change summit in Mexico City in the coming year. | Mexico seek... (photo: (AP Photo)) The Star Climate Gas Mexico Photos Pollution |