World & Nation
Death toll rises in Rio violence
Oct. 22, 2009
The report earlier this month from the Committee to Protect Journalists that 72 reporters were killed last year in the line of duty has given us special pause at the Voice of America.
Feb. 24, 1995
In an all-out effort to avoid impeachment, President Fernando Collor de Mello is offering pork-barrel favors worth millions of dollars to pay off congressmen who stand by him, the press and his opponents charge.
Sept. 24, 1992
Fernando Collor de Mello, the winner of Brazil’s presidential election, is a political loner with a privileged personal background and a controversial personality.
Dec. 20, 1989
Sports
He holds off Srichaphan in three sets. No. 2 Hrbaty saves seven match points in his win.
July 30, 2005
If Andre Agassi wins this week’s Mercedes-Benz Cup tennis event at UCLA, he will be known as two things: 1.
July 29, 2005
Olympics
Double Olympic champion Kelly Holmes of Britain passed Tatyana Tomashova in the stretch and won the 1,500 meters at the World Athletics Final on Saturday at Monte Carlo, confirming her status as the premier women’s middle-distance runner.
Sept. 19, 2004
A party with Marxist roots and Communist allies has risen to within reach of power near the end of Brazil’s presidential election campaign, according to results of a voter-preference poll published Wednesday.
Dec. 14, 1989
Andre Agassi won his opening match of the year, 6-4, 6-4, over Ricardo Mello on Monday at the International Tennis Championships at Delray Beach, Fla.
Jan. 31, 2006
Politics
Bush’s proposal would limit liability lawsuits against vaccine makers, but critics say users should be protected too.
Nov. 4, 2005