May 7, 2012
9 found hanging from Mexican bridge
Residents of the Mexican border city of Nuevo Laredo found nine bodies hanging from an overpass Friday morning, along with a message directed to a drug cartel. The five men and four women were hanging from one of the busiest intersections in the…
May 7, 2012
Prostitute to sue US embassy workers, marine
A Brazilian prostitute plans to sue the United States Embassy, three Marines, an American staff member and one of the Embassy's Brazilian drivers for injuries caused when she allegedly was pushed out of a van in Brasilia, her attorney said…
May 7, 2012
Caribbean to access $10.6 million in climate change financing through IDB
Caribbean countries and regional organizations will apply a $10.6 million grant from the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) to carry out a regional track of activities to address the impact of climate change, the Inter-American Development Bank…
May 7, 2012
France Elects New President
France has a new leader after Socialist challenger Francois Hollande beat conservative incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy in the French presidential election. Final results Monday show Mr. Hollande won 51.6 percent of the vote to Mr. Sarkozy's 48.4 percent…
May 7, 2012
China Criticizes US Role in Dissident Case
China says the United States should “take necessary measures” to prevent a repeat of events like the case involving dissident Chen Guangcheng. Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hong Lei made the comments Monday during a briefing in Beijing. “The…
May 7, 2012
Al-Qaida Militants Kill 20 Yemeni Soldiers
Yemeni military officials say suspected al-Qaida militants have killed at least 20 soldiers during a surprise attack in the country's south. The officials, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said Monday's assault occurred in the volatile Abyan…
May 7, 2012
Suspected Bali Bomber Apologizes to Victims
An Islamic militant accused of making the bombs used in the 2002 Bali nightclub attacks has apologized to victims and their families. During emotional testimony at his trial Monday, Umar Patek said he played only a small role in the attacks that…
May 7, 2012
Greek Conservatives Must Form Coalition Government
Greek voters have pushed the country into more political uncertainty after no party garnered nearly enough votes to form a government. Results Monday from parliamentary elections the day before show the conservative New Democracy party winning about…
May 1, 2012
Champion Mavericks head home, trailing Thunder 2-0
Last postseason, Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks rode a wave of late-game comebacks to win the franchise's first NBA title. Now the Oklahoma City Thunder are showing the Mavs how it feels to be on the other side. Russell Westbrook scored 29…
May 1, 2012
Venezuela’s Chavez to head back to Cuba for more cancer treatment
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said Monday he will return to Havana to undergo more cancer treatment. The 57-year-old president has been back and forth several times this year between Venezuela and Cuba, where he is being treated for an…