Archive for January 2nd, 2010
Mexico detains brother of slain drug boss (Reuters)
Reuters - Mexican forces have detained the brother of a powerful drug boss killed two weeks ago in a movie-like raid that landed a key victory for President Felipe Calderon's drug war, the security ministry said on Saturday.
Desperate Somalis seek ‘back-door’ route to US (AP)
AP - The asylum seeker from Somalia hung his head as an immigration judge grilled him about his treacherous journey from the Horn of Africa. By air, sea and land he finally made it to Mexico, and then a taxi delivered him into the arms of U.S. border agents at San Diego.
Spokesman: Man shoots wife, kills self in standoff – San Jose Mercury News
 MyFox Los Angeles | Spokesman: Man shoots wife, kills self in standoff San Jose Mercury News AP COVINA, Calif.—The Los Angeles County Sheriff's department says a man suspected of shooting his wife in the head shot and killed himself during an hours-long standoff with deputies. Sheriff's spokesman Steve Whitmore says the woman was shot and ... Man Shoots Wife, Kills Self in LA County Standoff Shooting suspect found dead inside home near Covina Gunman Holes Up in Covina Apartment |
FAA watching American Airlines after 3 mishaps (AP)
AP - The Federal Aviation Administration is increasing oversight of American Airlines after three mishaps during landings last month.
US commander in Iraq says troop drawdown on track (AP)
AP - The nearly two-month delay in holding Iraq's nationwide elections will not keep American combat troops from leaving the country as scheduled by the end of August, the top U.S. commander in Iraq told The Associated Press in an interview Saturday.
Pakistan government under pressure after deadly attack (Reuters)
Reuters - Pakistan's government came under renewed pressure on Saturday to bring stability to the country after a suicide bombing at a volleyball game -- one of the worst attacks in more than two years -- killed at least 89 people.
