Volunteer crew spreads hope via boat Oct 29, 2009
LaBrot envisions a lean, green, self-sufficient machine maneuvering through waterways in Haiti, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama. The boat, the Southern Wind, will also visit the Pacific islands: the Tuamotu Archipelago, Tonga, the Marshall Islands, Micronesia and Melanesia, which the organization contacted in advance of the trip. (CNN)
US sends envoys to Honduras talks Oct 28, 2009
Three senior US officials are being sent to Honduras in an effort to resolve the country's political crisis, the US state department says ... US Assistant Secretary of State Tom Shannon will lead the US delegation, due to travel to Honduras on Wednesday ... Despite attempts by the interim government to keep him out of Honduras, he made a surprise return in September when he took refuge in the Brazilian embassy. (BBC News -- Americas)
Nail-biting landings andharrowing takeoffs Oct 27, 2009
Theres a sobering saying among pilots: "Any landing you can walk away from is a good landing." And its not until you fly into places like Paro, or Toncontn Airport in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, that the adage starts to make sense. Both are surrounded by mountains, and Toncontn has one of the worlds shortest international runways; each requires a series of hard last-minute banks. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Honduras' Tourism Minister: "Don't Visit My Country!" Oct 26, 2009
A vacation in Honduras can conjure up visions of spectacular destinations: the Mayan ruins of Cop;n, cloud forest after cloud forest filled with exotic flora and fauna, the gorgeous beaches and the dolphin filled waters off the the island of Roat;n ... "I'd like to tell everyone to come to Honduras, and that it's a tranquil place and everything is beautiful, but you think I'd be successful with that message? Of course not." Acting Honduran Tourism Minister Ana Abarca, appointed by the de facto... (Time.com)
* Sport Soccer Shorts Oct 26, 2009
Argentina lead the group after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Honduras courtesy of a 58th-minute strike by Sergio Araujo in a clash the South Americans dominated. In Lagos, Switzerland upset Mexico 2-0 in a Group B match, with first-half goals from Pajtim Kasami and an own-goal by Mexico goalkeeper Jose Rodriguez, while Brazil scraped past Japan 3-2. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Hawaii's moon rocks go missing Oct 24, 2009
In the process of that operation, his team uncovered, seized and returned a genuine moon rock that had been stolen from Honduras. The Honduras moon rock, encased in Lucite, was one of the gifts given to the leaders of 134 foreign counties during the Nixon administration ... The Honduras moon rock was essentially the same as 102 Lucite-encased moon rocks from the Apollo 11 and Apollo 17 moon missions the first and last of America's manned lunar landing missions that were given as gifts to the... (Honolulu Advertiser)
What's Playing Oct 22, 2009
Sayra (Paulina Gaitan) has reconnected with her estranged father and decides to travel with him and her uncle north from Honduras, across the river from Guatemala and up through Mexico with the eventual destination of New Jersey. Meanwhile, Casper (Edgar Flores), aka Willy, is establishing himself in the Mara Salvatrucha gang of Tapachula, Mexico. (Athens Banner-Herald)
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Beneath the Jungle: Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20. Explore ancient Mayan descendants cultures, beliefs and terrains, along with Guatemala s farmlands, the rituals of its highlands, temples, underground tunnels and Hieroglyphic Stairway of Honduras as well as the eastern shore of Belize and the Barrier Reef. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Honduras poor getting poorer since coup Oct 17, 2009
(10-16) 04:00 PDT Tegucigalpa, Honduras ... Honduras wasn't in great shape economically before the June 28 coup - the global recession had cut demand for exports and slowed the remittances many families depend on ... These measures have had severe ripple effects in Honduras, where more than 70 percent of the population of about 7. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Ousted Honduras head has deadline Oct 17, 2009
In Honduras, ousted President Manuel Zelaya will give talks with the interim government two more days to reach an agreement, his spokesman says ... International sanctions against the interim government have cost Honduras, one of the region's poorest nations, millions of dollars ... On Friday, the nine members of the Alba group of South American countries said that economic sanctions against Honduras should be maintained. (BBC News -- Americas)
Honduras sinks after coup Oct 16, 2009
Honduras sinks further after coup - Americas- msnbc ... Honduras, already poor, falls further after coup ... A woman sleeps under graffiti that reads in Spanish, "No more coups" in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. (MSNBC -- International)
UNO(R) is 'Fall of Surprises' With New Television Ad Campaign Starring Cranberries and Pumpkins to Spotlight Limited-Time-Only Menu Oct 16, 2009
Based in Boston, Uno Restaurant Holdings Corporation includes 200 company-owned and franchised full-service Uno Chicago Grill units located in 28 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, South Korea, the United Arab Emirates, Honduras, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia. The company also operates a fast casual concept called Uno Due Go, a quick serve concept called Uno Express, and a consumer foods division which supplies airlines, movie theaters, hotels, airports, travel plazas, schools and... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Honduras reaches World Cup for 1st time since 1982 Oct 15, 2009
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) - Honduras qualified for its first World Cup in 27 years with a 1-0 victory over El Salvador on Wednesday. Honduras' only previous World Cup appearance was in 1982 at Spain ... Battling for the last automatic berth in CONCACAF, Honduras and Costa Rica, which drew 2-2 with the United States, finished with 16 points each but Honduras advanced on superior goal difference. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Ticos must end US drought to book ticket Oct 14, 2009
North American regional qualifying for next years global football showdown ends today with the Americans and Mexico having already secured berths and Costa Rica fighting Honduras for the regions last automatic World Cup spot ... The Ticos are next at 5-4 for 15 points with Honduras at 4-4 with a draw for 13 points ... Honduras will travel to Soccer War border rivals El Salvador today needing a victory to have any hope of taking the automatic berth. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
DeMint: 'Coup' Brought No Chaos to Honduras Oct 14, 2009
DeMint: 'Coup' Brought No Chaos to Honduras ... DeMint: 'Coup' Brought No Chaos to Honduras ... Jim DeMint, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, says he is mystified at the hostility the Obama administration is showing to Honduras since that long-time U.S. ally removed President Manuel Zelaya and replaced him with Vice President Roberto Micheletti. (Newsmax)
U.S. will head to Denmark for November friendly Oct 14, 2009
The U.S. qualified for next year's tournament by rallying for a 3-2 victory at Honduras on Saturday and closes qualifying on Wednesday against Costa Rica in Washington. Denmark and the U.S. have played five times but never in Denmark. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Honduras and Costa Rica chasing third automatic spot Oct 14, 2009
MIAMI: Mexico cruised into the World Cup Finals and the United States battled their way to a spot in South Africa in CONCACAF qualifying on Saturday, leaving Costa Rica and Honduras to scrap it out for the third automatic place ... The United States, who trailed 1-0 in Honduras, had an unlikely match-winner in forward Conor Casey, who struck twice as Bob Bradleys team came from behind to win 3-2 at Honduras ... Honduras striker Carlos Pavon had a night to forget as he blasted an 87th minute... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
School goes from worst to among best Oct 13, 2009
A fiery political protest in Honduras and shocking earthquake damage in Indonesia are among this weeks memorable images. Abby Bennethum. (MSNBC -- Race)
Frommer's produces its first guide to Honduras Oct 13, 2009
HOBOKEN, N.J. Frommer's has just debuted a new travel guide to Honduras ... Nicholas Gill, author of the first edition of "Frommer's Honduras" ($22), says the Central American country has "a little bit of everything: beaches, active adventures, historical sites, indigenous cultures, wildlife and laidback getaways." ... Some parts of Honduras have recorded as many as 400 species of birds. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
The Cougar Lounge - Faux Fir Oct 12, 2009
With so much at stake, these moves seemed like career suicide for the already embattled Bradley, and one foot was over the cliff when Honduras scored in the 47th minute to take a 1-0 lead. But a mere eight minutes later, there was Casey outleaping the Catrachos' goalkeeper as if he was going for a rebound and heading in the equalizer. (Washington State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Obama says he'll accept Nobel as 'call to action' Oct 12, 2009
sammy wrote on Oct 9, 2009 9:14 PM:" October 9, 2009 @ 1:30 pm Dear Nobel Organization,First, let me say that my initial instinct is to scream as loudly as I can. But I dont think you would understand how shouting can actually be constructive at times. Instead I will, as calmly as possible, express my deep and profound disappointment in your organization in naming my President Obama as the winner of the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize. It is nearly impossible to even say that phrase without my common... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
GrantWahlInside Soccer High-stakes U.S.-Honduras Cup qualifier could turn into a classic. Oct 10, 2009
U.S. can qualify for World Cup with win in Honduras - Grant Wahl - SI.com ... Jozy Altidore (middle) and the U.S. will face a hungry Honduras team that can reach the World Cup for the first time since 1982 ... SAN PEDRO SULA, Honduras -- You'd be forgiven for thinking you had traveled in a time warp back to the 1980s for the U.S.' big World Cup qualifier against Honduras here on Saturday night (10 p.m. ET, closed-circuit TV in and ). (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Obama says Nobel an 'affirmation of American leadership' Oct 10, 2009
"I'm not sure what the international community loved best; his waffling on Afghanistan, pulling defense missiles out of Eastern Europe, turning his back on freedom fighters in Honduras, coddling Castro, siding with Palestinians against Israel, or almost getting tough on Iran," Barrett said. Congress' top Republican leaders Sen. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Honduran leaders find allies in GOP Oct 9, 2009
WASHINGTON - In the three months since soldiers expelled Honduras s leftist president, the Obama administration and the rest of the world have shunned the Central American country, cutting off aid and travel visas ... In the past week, two Republican delegations have traveled to Honduras to meet with the de facto government, which is not recognized internationally ... Republicans say the issue goes beyond Honduras. (Boston Globe)
Fallout from Honduras's presidential crisis in Washington Oct 7, 2009
Fallout from Honduras's presidential crisis in Washington. The military ouster of Honduras's president, Manuel Zelaya, has led to a deep divide between Democrats and Republicans ... Washington - The military ouster of Honduras's president in June has led to deep ideological fissures, paralysis in a legislative committee, and efforts to undermine national foreign policy. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Honduras Interim Government Lifts Suspension of Protests, Restores Rights Oct 6, 2009
Honduras Lifts Suspension of Protests, Civil Rights (Update1) - Bloomberg ... Honduras Lifts Suspension of Protests, Civil Rights (Update1) ... Micheletti announced the restoration of freedoms in a news conference with U.S. Representative , who called for the U.S. government to restore aid to Honduras, saying that military aid cuts could imperil authorities ability to fight drug trafficking. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Honduran doctor returns to homeland Oct 5, 2009
The past two weeks, he made his rounds through the city and Washington, D.C., to gather political support against the military coup d'etat that took control of Honduras on June 28. Despite threats of arrest, Dr. Castillo said he would return home last week and remain in hiding while providing free medical care in Iriona and Ciriboya in the northeastern coastal area of Honduras ... "They now want to capture us," Dr. Castillo said, noting plans to return to Honduras. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
HONDURAS CURFEW DELAYS PINE BLUFF MISSIONARIES Oct 4, 2009
A group from First United Methodist Church took a longer mission trip than anticipated recently as a travel curfew was enforced in Honduras ... In May, the church sent a team of 18 to Honduras to do construction work at an orphanage for children whose parents have either been infected with HIV or have died from AIDS. ... When we were there (in May) we sort of heard rumblings that there were a lot of problems with the political situation in Honduras. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
McConnell approves DeMint trip Oct 3, 2009
Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) will lead a delegation to Honduras on Friday after Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry (D-Mass ... The two lawmakers have sparred over the political crisis in Honduras ... BY Reese on 10/02/2009 at 10:22Both sides in Honduras are illegal. (TheHill.com)
Holland America Line's ms Rotterdam to Sail 30-Day South America Explorations in Spring/Fall 2010 and Winter/Spring 2011 Oct 3, 2009
cruise that visits 14 ports in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama and Peru. The itinerary features a double transit of the Panama Canal on the way to and from Callao. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Making profits for a purpose Oct 2, 2009
Craig Doescher, an American who has worked in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, studied innovations in supply chains, and used his fellowship to go forward with a wooden toy company he cofounded in Honduras that uses sustainable hardwoods. He and his partners are setting up a factory in Honduras that is starting to produce wooden blocks with magnets, marketed in the United States through his website ... Doescher, who is from Detroit, said the fellowship s travel allowance let him visit Honduras... (Boston Globe)
Honduran leaders pushing for end to crisis Oct 2, 2009
A woman, using a megaphone, gestures in front of police officers and soldiers as she demonstrates in support of Honduras' ousted President Manuel Zelaya in Tegucigalpa, Tuesday, Sept 29 ... Oct 1: Rachel Maddow is joined by Steve Clemons, senior fellow at the New America Foundation and publisher of the Washington Note to discuss Senator Jim DeMint's desire to travel to Honduras to deliver a political message contrary to the official U.S. position ... TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras - Business and... (MSNBC -- International)
Strong quake strikes southeastern Peru Oct 2, 2009
Oct 1: Rachel Maddow is joined by Steve Clemons, senior fellow at the New America Foundation and publisher of the Washington Note to discuss Senator Jim DeMint's desire to travel to Honduras to deliver a political message contrary to the official U.S. position. NBC World Blog. (MSNBC -- International)
Australia: Still alcohol ban in some national parks Sep 30, 2009
3 Honduras: Deposed and exiled President Manuel Zelaya snuck back into the country and took shelter in the Brazilian Embassy in Tegucigalpa, where thousands of supporters rallied Tuesday and were dispersed by soldiers firing tear gas. Neither Zelaya nor the de facto president, Roberto Micheletti, appeared ready to compromise. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Valley woman comes face to face with war Sep 30, 2009
Crowley left on a missionary trip to Honduras Friday ... While Crowley is scheduled to go back to Honduras in February to help set up the gym, she said she s not making any decisions yet as to whether or not she ll go. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Honduras revisits emergency decree Sep 30, 2009
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (CNN) -- Roberto Micheletti, the de facto president of Honduras, announced Monday that he would lift an emergency decree that allows authorities to limit constitutional rights such as freedoms of expression, travel and gathering in public ... Pro-Zelaya demonstrators take to the streets Monday in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, on Monday ... The about-face on the policy came at a news conference less than a day after he imposed it in response to unrest that increased significantly... (CNN -- World)
Honduras says OAS delegation can visit Sep 30, 2009
Honduras says it will allow visit by OAS delegation. Delegation had been turned away in earlier bid to visit Honduras ... TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (CNN) -- A controversial emergency decree limiting some freedoms in Honduras remained in place Tuesday, despite de facto President Roberto Micheletti's stated intention to repeal it. (CNN -- World)
Honduran regime's crackdown on dissent condemned Sep 30, 2009
" Interim President Roberto Micheletti's moves caught most observers by surprise because the government seemed to have the upper hand since Zelaya sneaked back into Honduras a week ago and sought refuge at the Brazilian Embassy.Government troops have trapped Zelaya inside the embassy, and he's failed to muster a groundswell of public support. The Micheletti government, however, felt threatened by Zelaya's call for his supporters to launch "a final offensive" Monday.The question is whether the... (Anchorage Daily News)
Toluca going to Honduras despite political unrest Sep 30, 2009
Toluca to travel to Honduras despite political unrest - Soccer - SI.com ... Toluca to travel to Honduras despite unrest ... After reports broke claiming that it would not travel to Honduras for a CONCACAF Champions League match against Marathon, Toluca announced that the game in the unstable Central American nation would continue. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
UN seeks end to Honduras stand-off Sep 26, 2009
UN condemns Honduras 'harassment ... The UN Security Council has called on the interim government of Honduras to "cease harassing" the Brazilian embassy housing deposed leader Manuel Zelaya ... Mr Zelaya took refuge in the embassy after returning to Honduras on Monday. (BBC News -- Americas)
PC Tennis Improves To 3-0 With Win Against Bryant Sep 25, 2009
The Friars were once again led by the outstanding play of freshman (Tegucigalpa, Honduras) and junior (Mumbai, India) who started the match with an 8-5 win in No. 1 doubles play thanks to some great finesse work at the net. Unfortunately, the Friars would go on to lose the doubles point, 1-2. (Friars.com)
In Honduras, crisis at embassy Sep 23, 2009
Honduras s ousted president, Manuel Zelaya, was holed up at the Brazilian embassy in Tegucigalpa yesterday ... TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras - Baton-wielding soldiers used tear gas and water cannons to chase away thousands who demonstrated outside the Brazilian embassy yesterday, leaving deposed President Manuel Zelaya and 70 friends and relatives trapped inside without water, electricity, or phones ... In Honduras, these freedoms remain intact and vibrant. (Boston Globe)
The Importance of Consequential Strangers Sep 22, 2009
"" MANUEL ZELAYA, the ousted President of Honduras, on why he returned to his country despite the danger of arrest For use in rail of Articles page or Section Fronts pages ... "" MANUEL ZELAYA, the ousted President of Honduras, on why he returned to his country despite the danger of arrest. (Time.com)
Honduras sees ex-president Sep 22, 2009
Deposed Honduras President Manuel Zelaya made a surprise return home in a dramatic twist to the country's crisis on the eve of a meeting of world leaders in New York ... His return brought the spotlight squarely back onto Honduras ... "Now that President Zelaya is back it would be opportune to restore him to his position under appropriate circumstances, get on with the election that is currently scheduled for November, have a peaceful transition of presidential authority and get Honduras back to... (iAfrica.com)
Deposed Honduras leader makes surprise return Sep 22, 2009
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Honduras curfew as Zelaya returns Sep 22, 2009
"The eyes of the world are on Brazil and Honduras." ... As tension inside Honduras increased, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Mr Zelaya's return must not lead to violence ... "It's imperative that dialogue begin... (that) there be a channel of communication between President Zelaya and the de facto regime in Honduras," she said. (BBC News -- Americas)
India lets Kashmir leader travel Sep 22, 2009
Honduras urged to avoid violence. Not my choice to quit says Keisha. (Yahoo News -- Kashmir Dispute)
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The Stakes in Honduras - HUMAN EVENTS. The Stakes in Honduras by 09/15/2009 ... In late June, after he trashed democratic Honduras' constitution repeatedly, that nation's Supreme Court voted unanimously to oust serial outlaw Manuel Zelaya. (Human Events Online)
The Stakes in Honduras Sep 15, 2009
In late June, after he trashed democratic Honduras' constitution repeatedly, that nation's Supreme Court voted unanimously to oust serial outlaw Manuel Zelaya ... The five contrarian legislators belong to Honduras' Communist party, long known as dutiful water-carriers for papa Fidel ... The U.S. State Department promptly fell in line with the five card-carrying Honduran Communists "We don't recognize Roberto Micheletti as the president of Honduras, declared State Dept. spokesman Ian Kelly. We... (Human Events Online)
Wicked winds of the south Sep 9, 2009
Sept. 27: The most powerful hurricane of the 1955 Atlantic hurricane season and one of the strongest Atlantic storms on record, Janet made landfall on the Yucatan's Caribbean coast just north of the British Honduras (Belize) border. It ground the town of Corozal into rubble and scoured neighboring Chetumal (now Quintana Roo's state capital) with 175 mph winds, sparing only four buildings. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Dazzling Dos Santos stars in Mexicos rout of Costa Rica Sep 7, 2009
With the United States coming from behind to beat El Salvador 2-1 in Utah and a rampant Honduras thrashing bottom-placed Trinidad and Tobago 4-1, a single point separates the groups top four teams. Honduras and the United States have 13 points and lead Mexico and Costa Rica by a point with three matches remaining ... With just five points, El Salvador are on the brink of elimination with Trinidad and Tobago, who were crushed by in-form Honduras. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
72nd Schoolgirl Queen crowned Sep 5, 2009
I really fell in love with traveling a couple of summers ago when I went to Honduras, she said. She was there for a community service program, helping build efficient, clean-burning stoves for families who did not have one. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
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Jose Manuel Zelaya described being abducted in his pajamas in June and accused Honduras' interim government of violating citizens rights ... Protesters rallied with signs outside of the Elliott School, where exiled President of Honduras Manuel Zelaya spoke Wednesday morning. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
US halts aid over Honduras coup Sep 4, 2009
Honduras could lose $200m as a result of the US decision. The US has halted all non-humanitarian aid to Honduras - about $30m (18 ... A government has been installed in Honduras under interim leader Roberto Micheletti, who has refused to allow Mr Zelaya back into Honduras. (BBC News -- Americas)
Random Walk: On Apologies, Chavistas, Ethics, Michelle's Staff, Etc. Sep 3, 2009
Is it any wonder Chavez seeks the re-installation of his disciple Manuel Zelaya, the ousted president of Honduras, to establish Honduras as Central America's leading narco-state. -- So why does the Obama administration side with Fidel Castro, Chavez, and other Latin chavistas in backing Zelaya - camped out a la Cindy Sheehan in Nicaragua next to the Honduran border. (Townhall.com)
Best Cheap Travel Destinations Aug 31, 2009
Honduras: The country offers beautiful national parks, historic ruins and Mayan sites, cloud forests, and 18th century cathedrals. Where else can you get hostels for $13 per night or hotel rooms for $14 to 18 per night. (Suite101.com)
10 Maya foods that changed the world Aug 28, 2009
The ancient Maya civilization which ranged from the Yucat;n Peninsula to Chiapas and Tabasco states, part of Veracruz state and as far south as Honduras is well known for perfecting architectural techniques that produced towering cities, and for developing an advanced written language and creating books centuries before anything comparable appeared in Europe. The Maya also were gifted mathematicians who developed the concept of zero. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Champions Challenge Aug 19, 2009
Real Espaa (Honduras). W Connection (Trinidad o). (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
No diplomacy for Honduras Aug 19, 2009
Interim leaders in Honduras who backed the 28 June ouster of President Manuel Zelaya on Tuesday broke off diplomatic ties with Argentina, which has made a strong push to return the deposed leader ... Argentina's diplomatic chief responded in Mexico that his country's diplomats had no plans to leave their embassy in Honduras ... Taiana part of a delegation from the Organisation of American States (OAS) due to travel shortly to Honduras earlier told AFP that other countries should do more to... (iAfrica.com)
Costa Rica's President Arias Recovers From Swine Flu, Will Resume Duties Aug 18, 2009
Arias won the 1987 Nobel Peace Prize and has been mediating talks to end the political stalemate in Honduras after the ousting of President in June. To contact the reporter on this story: in Panama City at. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva Wednesday called on the United States to use more political influence to help solve the Honduran crisis. • Zelaya's supporters swarm capital in protest Aug 13, 2009
Supporters of ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya take part in a protest in Tegucigalpa, capital of Honduras, Aug. 11, 2009. Thousands of supporters of ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya converged on the capital Tegucigalpa on Tuesday to demand his restitution as president of the country. (Xinhuanet, China)
Costa Rica's president down with swine flu Aug 12, 2009
Arias has been serving on-and-off as a mediator in the political crisis in Honduras after that country's president was ousted June 28 in a coup. Related Articles. (India Times, India)
Iran-Venezuela ties worry US Aug 12, 2009
More significantly, the US and Venezuela found some common ground in opposing the June coup in Honduras that removed president Manuel Zelaya from office. Yet, last week saw more anti-American rhetoric from Chavez. (Asia Times Online)
10 top spots to snorkel Aug 12, 2009
Look for elkhorn coral and juvenile reef fish in Pigeon Cay, Honduras ... Pigeon Cay, Honduras. (CNN -- Travel)
Obama, Calderon Meet At N. American Summit Aug 10, 2009
The three leaders also are expected to take a joint stand on a recent problem in their hemisphere -- the June coup in Honduras that saw President Manuel Zelaya ousted by the military. Obama has no separate session with Harper alone. (Click2Houston, TX)
