U.S. Lobbies A Hurdle In Mexico Drug War: Calderon
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Powerful groups in the United States appear to be blocking efforts to stem the flow of assault weapons fueling Mexico's drug war, Mexican President Felipe Calderon said in an interview broadcast on Sunday. feeds.nytimes.com |
Police: Charge 3 Brazilian Priests With Abuse
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) -- Police in northeastern Brazil are recommending that three Roman Catholic priests be formally charged with sexually abusing boys. feeds.nytimes.com |
News Analysis: Administration’s Challenge to Arizona Law Is Not Over Profiling
While concern about racial profiling has dominated debate over a Arizona immigration law, it played little role in the actual legal challenge by the administration. feeds.nytimes.com |
Lucius Walker, Baptist Pastor for Peace, Dies at 80
Mr. Walker gained national attention with calls for reparations for the descendants of slaves and with repeated violations of the United States embargo of Cuba through caravans of humanitarian aid. feeds.nytimes.com |
World Briefing | The Americas: Canada: ‘Bondage Bungalow’ Madam Wins Prostitution Law Challenge
An Ontario court struck down key provisions of Canada’s prostitution laws on Tuesday after finding that they endanger women by forcing them to work on the streets rather than from their homes. feeds.nytimes.com |