| Haiti Judge: Silsby Deceived Fellow Missionaries PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) --The judge who dropped kidnapping charges against Laura Silsby and nine other U.S. missionaries said Tuesday he did so because the children they were trying to take out of Haiti were all given over freely by their parents. feeds.nytimes.com |
Noriega Dismisses Money Laundering Charges as 'Imaginary' Noriega, who spent 20 years in US custody for drug trafficking, could return to prison for 10 more years if convicted on French charges www1.voanews.com |
Colombia's President Pledges Tough Action Against Rebels Juan Manuel Santos vowing to step up predecessor's military crackdown against leftist rebels voanews.com |
Mexican States Crack Down on Abortion Health officials are concerned that stricter enforcement of antiabortion laws is increasing scrutiny of women with medical problems, which could discourage them from seeking help. nytimes.com |
Day of the Dead Festivities Ease Pain of Mexico’s Mourners Tuesday was the Day of the Dead, a time when Mexicans honor and celebrate the departed with graveside feasts, songs, bouquets and testimonials. nytimes.com |