Iraq's election race tight, results slow to come

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki had a narrow lead over rival Shi'ites, partial results in Iraq's tight election race showed on Friday, but a secularist challenger remained far ahead in minority Sunni areas.   Última hora


Fresh clashes in West Bank

Mar. 13 - Israeli soldiers clash with Palestinian residents and international peace activists in two West Bank locations amid heightened tensions in the region.   Videos


"Red shirt" protesters to target Thai military base

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thousands of anti-government protesters in Bangkok plan to march to a military base on Monday to step up pressure on Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva to dissolve parliament and call fresh elections.   Última hora


Investigators say no explanation yet for Calif. Prius claim

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Safety investigators have found no evidence so far to support or disprove a California motorist's claim his Toyota Motor Corp Prius sped out of control on its own, and cautioned the case may never be explained, U.S. regulators said on Monday.   Última hora


Power blackout hits Chile two weeks after quake

SANTIAGO (Reuters) - Cities across Chile were without power on Sunday and output at some mines disrupted after a main power grid failed a fortnight after a massive earthquake killed hundreds and ravaged infrastructure.   Última hora


Israeli envoy sees "historic crisis" with U.S.: report

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli-U.S. relations have hit a 35-year low over a West Bank settlement plan that threatens to derail peacemaking efforts with the Palestinians, Israel's envoy to Washington was quoted as saying on Monday.   Última hora


Student Eaton breaks heptathlon world record

NEW YORK (Reuters) - College student Ashton Eaton upstaged the top multi-event competitors when he set an indoor world record in the men's heptathlon.   Última hora


UAE's Dana Gas makes 2 new Egypt finds (AP)

Dana Gas said Sunday it had made two new gas discoveries in Egypt, finds that will further boost the United Arab Emirates-based producer's extensive holdings in the country.  Fondos de Inversión


Fed gets new oversight powers under Dodd bill

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve would win sweeping new powers over nonbank financial firms and keep much of its authority over banks, under revised legislation to be unveiled on Monday by the chief architect of financial reform in the Senate.   Última hora


Venezuela's Chavez calls for internet controls

CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez, who is criticized by media freedom groups, called on Saturday for regulation of the Internet and singled out a website that he said falsely reported the murder of one of his ministers.   Última hora