Ecuador: 16 Canadians rescued from grounded yacht in Galapagos Islands

Canadians rescued from grounded yacht in Galapagos

QUITO, Ecuador – Sixteen Canadian tourists and eight Ecuadorean crew members were rescued from a yacht that ran aground in the Galapagos Islands, officials said Thursday.
No injuries were reported in the Wednesday evening rescue by navy and national park vessels, which the 140-foot yacht’s operator described as “safe and … Read more >>.

Obama postpones Asia trip, will stay in Washington for final health care vote

Obama postpones Asia trip to focus on health care
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama has postponed his trip to Asia until June so he can stay in Washington for a possible Sunday vote on his health care overhaul plan.
White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said Thursday the president is disappointed and regrets having …. Read the original article  : here.