Jamaica Seeks Clarification on Extradition Treaty
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) -- Jamaica's prime minister has asked local justice officials to review a U.S. request to extradite a man Washington says is one of the world's most dangerous drug kingpins. feeds.nytimes.com |
Cartel Papers Show Bribes to Mexican Authorities
Documents recovered from a suspected associate of the drug don, Joaquin Guzman, show that he is a master at buying off top police officers and soldiers. nytimes.com |
Chile Rejects Church Call to Pardon Officers
For months, the Roman Catholic Church has asked for the pardon of dozens of imprisoned military officials convicted of human rights violations during the era known as Chile’s dirty war. feeds.nytimes.com |
Couple Accused of Passing Nuclear Arms Secrets
A physicist and his wife were charged with a criminal conspiracy to help Venezuela build an atom bomb. nytimes.com |
Gunmen Ambush Mexican Officers, Killing 8
The attack underscores the challenges as the government tries to help the police fight drug gangs armed with assault rifles and rocket launchers feeds.nytimes.com |