| Noriega Extradition to France Angers Abuse Victims PANAMA CITY (AP) -- Relatives of people tortured and killed under former dictator Manuel Noriega are devastated at the prospect that he may serve out his days in a French prison instead of facing justice at home. feeds.nytimes.com |
Asylum Law Offers Little Refuge for Those Who Flee Gangs The courts and the White House are under pressure to clarify the asylum law so that foreigners facing gang threats have a shot at refuge. feeds.nytimes.com |
World Briefing | The Americas: Colombia: 5 Police Officers Are Killed by Bomb Five police officers were killed and four wounded by a roadside bomb while on patrol Wednesday evening in the southern town of Doncello, where leftist rebels are active. feeds.nytimes.com |
Brazil Prepares for Presidential Vote If pre-election polls are accurate, outgoing President Luiz Inacio 'Lula' da Silva's hand-picked nominee is favored to succeed him voanews.com |
In Smuggling Tunnel at U.S. Border, Drugs on Rails A drug smuggling tunnel holding at least 30 tons of marijuana was discovered south of San Diego and called unusual for its sophistication by border patrol agents. nytimes.com |