* Latin America: Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner and Michelle Bachelet (image), the presidents of Argentina and Chile, are among the world’s most powerful women according to Forbes magazine.
* Mexico: The country’s highest court ruled that Wal-Mart acted illegally in paying part of workers’ salaries in vouchers redeemable only at Wal-Mart stores.
* Cuba: The U.S. trade embargo against Cuba won’t be dropped just yet said Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice yesterday.
* U.S.: The Christian Science Monitor examines an afterschool program in Connecticut designed to encourage Latino youth to avoid dropping out of school.
Image- Time
Sources- Reuters India, IHT, Voice of America, Christian Science Monitor
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