| Paraguay Suspends Due Process to Combat Kidnappers ASUNCION, Paraguay (AP) -- Lawmakers gave Paraguay's president and army emergency powers resembling martial law Saturday to pursue a guerrilla group known for its kidnappings in the north of the country. feeds.nytimes.com |
World Briefing | The Americas: Canada: Thieves in Quebec Grab a Tiger by the Trailer Thieves who made off with a truck and trailer outside a motel near Montreal early Friday morning may have been surprised to discover its cargo: a tiger and two camels. feeds.nytimes.com |
Currents: A Weird Way of Thinking Has Prevailed Worldwide If a provocative new study is to be believed, the world lives in a situation where American undergraduates monopolize our knowledge of human nature. feeds.nytimes.com |
Mexico Celebrates Independence Bicentennial Thousands of people gathered in Mexico City to watch a parade, fireworks and light show voanews.com |
Nestor Kirchner, Former Argentine President, Dies Mr. Kirchner was the current president’s husband, and he was expected to run for president again in 2011. feeds.nytimes.com |