Archive for the ‘Americas’ Category

Travolta’s heartbreak over son

author Posted by: BBC News | World | UK Edition on date Jan 5th, 2009 | filed Filed under: Americas

Actor John Travolta says he and his wife are “heartbroken” following the death of their 16-year-old son Jett.

Minnesota recount confirms winner

author Posted by: BBC News | World | UK Edition on date Jan 5th, 2009 | filed Filed under: Americas

A recount in the US state of Minnesota confirms its Senate seat was won by a Democrat but the result is still contested.

Pink iguana rewrites family tree

author Posted by: BBC News | World | UK Edition on date Jan 5th, 2009 | filed Filed under: Americas

A type of iguana missed by Darwin during his Galapagos trip promises to rewrite the animal’s history in the islands.

Congress launches Madoff inquiry

author Posted by: BBC News | World | UK Edition on date Jan 5th, 2009 | filed Filed under: Americas

The US Congress begins an inquiry into a suspected $50bn (£32bn) fraud allegedly run by the American hedge fund manager, Bernard Madoff.

Dozens die in Guatemala landslide

author Posted by: BBC News | World | UK Edition on date Jan 5th, 2009 | filed Filed under: Americas

At least 33 people die and dozens more are missing after part of a mountain collapses on to a road in northern Guatemala.

Apple’s Jobs admits poor health

author Posted by: BBC News | World | UK Edition on date Jan 5th, 2009 | filed Filed under: Americas

Steve Jobs, head of Apple, has disclosed in a statement that he is being treated for a hormone imbalance.

New US embassy opens in Baghdad

author Posted by: BBC News | World | UK Edition on date Jan 5th, 2009 | filed Filed under: Americas

The new US embassy in Baghdad - one of the largest and most expensive ever built - is officially opened Iraq’s capital.

Virginia Governor ‘to chair DNC’

author Posted by: BBC News | World | UK Edition on date Jan 5th, 2009 | filed Filed under: Americas

Governor Tim Kaine of Viriginia is set to take over as the chairman of the Democratic National Committee, US media report.

Drink-driving arrest for Shepard

author Posted by: BBC News | World | UK Edition on date Jan 5th, 2009 | filed Filed under: Americas

Oscar-nominated actor Sam Shepard is arrested for allegedly drinking and driving in the US state of Illinois.

Obamas move to Washington

author Posted by: BBC News | World | UK Edition on date Jan 4th, 2009 | filed Filed under: Americas

US President-elect Barack Obama and his family take up residence in Washington, ahead of his swearing-in as president.