Chicago Inquirer

Chile rattled by strong aftershocks as UN chief visits

by Claire Rosemberg

TALCA, Chile-Three strong aftershocks on Friday spread new fears among Chileans traumatized by a huge quake and tsunami, while visiting UN chief Ban Ki-moon pledged 10 million dollars in emergency aid.

Violence in Greece as parliament approves austerity cuts

by John Hadoulis

ATHENS-Greek police Friday fought protesters angered by tough new austerity measures, as European heavyweight Germany rebuffed suggestions cash-strapped Athens needed a financial bailout.

US under pressure to deliver on Mideast peace

by Christophe Schmidt

WASHINGTON -With new indirect Middle East peace talks on the horizon in the coming days, the Obama administration is under pressure to bring the Palestinians and the Israelis closer to an elusive accord.

SPORTS

Bolt, Williams win Sportsman, Sportswoman awards for 2009

ABU DHABI-Usain Bolt and Serena Williams won the 2010 Laureus sportsman and sportswoman awards on Wednesday at a ceremony in the Emirati capital of Abu Dhabi.

POLITICS

White House denies health drive could cost House

WASHINGTON-The White House denied Tuesday that Democrats could pay the heavy price of losing their House of Representatives majority in return for passing President Barack Obama's health reform bill.

EDUCATION

Serena to build more schools in Africa

NAIROBI -Tennis star and number one ranked female tennis player Serena Williams said on Wednesday she planned to help to build one new school every year in parts of Africa where education is beyond the reach of most children.

EDITORIAL

Victory at Last in Iraq seven years after Mission Accomplished

WASHINGTON -"Victory at Last," proclaims the magazine cover. Elections in Iraq, seven years after the US invasion, could belatedly prove former president George W. Bush right, Newsweek magazine suggests in its latest issue.