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A New President Goes South of the Border
President Obama will stop in Mexico on his way to the Summit of the Americas. Will it be a symbolic exercise or the start of a new era in US relations with Latin America? Also, the politics of tax day, and attempted piracy has been foiled today in the Indian Ocean.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenPresident Obama will stop in Mexico on his way to the Summit of the Americas. Will it be a symbolic exercise or the start of a new era in US relations with Latin America? Also, the politics of tax day, and one US ship escaped and 11 pirates were captured today in the Indian Ocean.
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3 storiesThe Politics of Tax Day
With conservative media pushing anti-tax "tea parties" on this day that taxes are due, President Obama addressed the issue this morning.
Read the story6 minA New President Goes South of the Border
On a trip to Chile, Vice President Biden met with the leaders of several Latin American countries. But on his way to the Summit of the Americas , President Barack Obama will visit just one. Today the President defended his tax policies . Tomorrow, he'll head for Mexico before continuing on to the Caribbean for the summit.
Read the story35 minFrench Navy Seizes Pirates of Kenyan Coast
Somali pirates vowed "revenge" against the US after Navy snipers killed three of their number this week. But in the Indian Ocean today, it was another story.
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