| Mexico Senate: Army Abuse Cases in Civilian Courts MEXICO CITY (AP) -- The Mexican Senate passed a measure Tuesday to make soldiers accountable to civilian courts for abuses involving civilians, and ensure the use of troops in actions like the offensive against drug cartels is temporary. feeds.nytimes.com |
New Trial Begins in France for Noriega The French government granted Manuel Noriega, the former Panamanian dictator, a retrial over a 1999 money-laundering conviction. feeds.nytimes.com |
Grief Across Latin America for Migrant Killings Migrants are apparently dying at the hands of a drug gang seeking money or possibly recruits, officials said, though no nobody knows for sure. feeds.nytimes.com |
Chavez, Opponents Rally Before Venezuela Vote Opponents and supporters of President Hugo Chavez held their final rallies on Thursday ahead of legislative elections that both of Venezuela's political camps view as a critical test. feeds.nytimes.com |
U.S. Loss to Mexico Reveals a Shrinking Talent Gap American women remain the dominant team in soccer, but a recent loss to Mexico dented their aura. nytimes.com |