Police in western Mexico have discovered the bodies of 21 men. Officials said Thursday the victims were found in various locations outside the city of Morelia in Michoacan state. Police say the victims appear to be between the ages of 20 and 35 and some showed signs of torture. Authorities say some of the bodies […]
Peru’s Ex-President Hospitalized
Posted June 10th, 2011 at 12:25 am (UTC-5)
The imprisoned ex-president of Peru has been hospitalized because of a relapse in his battle with tongue cancer. Alberto Fujimori, who is serving a 25-year jail term for corruption and rights abuses, was transferred Thursday to a hospital where he is expected to stay for at least three days. Fujimori underwent his fourth tongue cancer […]
Alabama Governor Signs Tough Illegal Immigration Law
Posted June 9th, 2011 at 3:30 pm (UTC-5)
The governor of Alabama has signed into law a tough new illegal immigration measure that requires public schools to determine students’ immigration status. Republican Governor Robert Bentley signed the measure on Thursday and says it is the strongest immigration bill in the country. Critics agree. The new law will not enable schools to deny illegal […]
US Defense Nominee Outlines War, Budget Priorities
Posted June 9th, 2011 at 12:45 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. defense secretary nominee Leon Panetta says his first task at the Pentagon will be to ensure the U.S. prevails in the conflicts it is engaged in, including Iraq and Afghanistan. Testifying Thursday at a Senate hearing on his nomination, the current head of the Central Intelligence Agency said that in Afghanistan, the U.S. must […]
US Defense Nominee Outlines War, Budget Priorities
Posted June 9th, 2011 at 12:15 pm (UTC-5)
The nominee for U.S. defense secretary, Leon Panetta, says his first task at the Pentagon will be to ensure the U.S. prevails in the conflicts it is engaged in, including in Iraq and Afghanistan. Panetta, who currently heads the Central Intelligence Agency, testified Thursday at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on his nomination. Panetta […]
US Defense Nominee Outlines War, Budget Priorities
Posted June 9th, 2011 at 10:50 am (UTC-5)
The nominee for U.S. defense secretary, Leon Panetta, says his first task at the Pentagon will be to ensure the U.S. prevails in the conflicts it is engaged in, including in Iraq and Afghanistan. Panetta, who currently heads the Central Intelligence Agency, testified Thursday at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on his nomination. Panetta […]
US Defense Nominee Testifying Before Senate Committee
Posted June 9th, 2011 at 9:20 am (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama’s choice for the next defense secretary, Leon Panetta, is testifying Thursday at a Senate hearing on his nomination. The current head of the Central Intelligence Agency is addressing members of the Senate Armed Services committee. If confirmed by the Senate, Panetta would take over the Pentagon at a time when President […]
US Defense Nominee Has Extensive Budget Background
Posted June 9th, 2011 at 9:05 am (UTC-5)
Leon Panetta, nominated to become the next U.S. defense secretary, is a government official and former Democratic congressman with extensive budget experience. The current chief of the Central Intelligence Agency, Panetta headed the White House budget office under President Bill Clinton and also served as chairman of the House of Representatives Budget Committee for four […]
At Least 3 Chinese Kidnapped in Colombia
Posted June 9th, 2011 at 8:10 am (UTC-5)
Leftist rebels in Colombia have kidnapped four Chinese oil workers in southern Caqueta province. Both the Colombian and Chinese governments confirmed the incident Wednesday. Officials said the kidnapping took place Tuesday when armed men forced the workers out of their vehicle at gunpoint near the town of San Vicente de Caguan. The Colombian driver of […]
Brazil Rejects Battisti Extradition to Italy
Posted June 8th, 2011 at 9:15 pm (UTC-5)
Brazil’s Supreme Court has ruled against extraditing an Italian fugitive wanted for four murders dating from the 1970s, a decision that could raise tensions between Brazil and Italy. The court Wednesday said the former left-wing militant, Cesare Battisti, can remain in Brazil. The top court’s ruling upholds last year’s decision by then-President Luiz Inacio Lula […]
