Colombia Cardinal Defends Church's Abuse Policies
BOGOTA (AP) -- A senior cardinal defended the Roman Catholic Church's practice of frequently not reporting sexual abusive priests to the police, saying Thursday it would have been like testifying against a family member at trial. feeds.nytimes.com |
Mexico President Appeals for Public Support in War on Drugs
Calderon urged his nation to support government's war on drugs, calling it a fight for nation's future www1.voanews.com |
World Briefing | The Americas: Mexico: Mayor’s Body Is Found
The body of a small-town mayor who was kidnapped Sunday was found dumped by the side of a road on Wednesday, officials from the northern state of Nuevo León said. feeds.nytimes.com |
Mexican Bicentennial Falls Short on Fervor
As Mexico approaches the 200th anniversary of its rebellion against Spain, it is in its deepest funk in years. nytimes.com |
Gunmen Kill 13 At Birthday Party In Mexico
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (Reuters) - Gunmen sprayed bullets into a family birthday party in the violent Mexican border city of Ciudad Juarez, killing 13 people and wounding 15, authorities said on Saturday. feeds.nytimes.com |