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Mexico judge orders US-born drug lord

A Mexican judge has ordered a US-born suspected drug lord known as "La Barbie" held for 40 days pending an investigation into organized crime and other …

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Mexico judge orders US-born drug lord 'La Barbie' held for 40 days pending investigation

A Mexican judge has ordered a US-born suspected drug lord known as "La Barbie" held for 40 days pending an investigation into organized crime and other charges.

French Teacher Suspended for Spending Too Much Time Teaching Holocaust

A history teacher has been suspended in France, for spending too much time teaching students about the Holocaust.

Exotic Animal Smugglers: Part of Growing Problem

Cases such as a woman's attempt to smuggle a drugged tiger cub with stuffed toys have authorities around the world attempting to address a growing problem of

U.N. Lays Plans to Spend $290M on Aid to North Korea

The money is by no means a sure thing, especially if the unpredictable North Korean dictator rejects any of the stringent oversight conditions attached to money from some of the

Despite Cancun Attack, Tourism Booming, Officials Say

As Mexican officials investigate a bloody attack that left eight people dead in one of the country's most popular vacation destinations, officials there say the drug wars appear

Gates Arrives in Iraq as Combat Mission Ends

Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Wednesday thanked U.S. troops in Iraq as they formally close down their combat mission.

Palestinian Kills 4 Israelis on Eve of Peace Talks

A Palestinian gunman killed four Israelis -- including a pregnant woman -- in an attack Tuesday in the West Bank, the Israeli military said.

Mount Sinabung Continues to Rumble

More than 30,000 residents of North Sumatra got a rude awakening bright and early on Monday morning, when Mount Sinabung erupted for the second time in two

Dutch Question 2 Men Arrested on Terror Suspicion on Flight From Chicago to Amsterdam

Dutch investigators on Tuesday questioned two men arrested at Amsterdam's airport after U.S. authorities found suspicious items in their checked luggage, including a cell phone

Two Detroit Men Arrested on Flight From Chicago to Amsterdam

It wasn't immediately clear what the men are suspected of doing

Vatican Greets Muslims as Ramadan Ends

The Vatican is urging Muslims and Christians to work together to safeguard respect for human rights of all, regardless of religious affiliation or ethnic group.

Cuba Stubs Out Monthly Handout of Cheap Cigarettes for Elderly Smokers

Older cigarette smokers in Cuba had their subsidized rations stubbed out as the country attempts to put its economy back on track, The Guardian reported Friday.

U.S. Warns Taliban Planning Attack on Aid Workers in Pakistan

The Pakistani Taliban are planning to attack foreigners assisting in the aftermath of devastating floods in the country, a senior U.S. official warned.

Would You Pay $100 for a Party Balloon?

Would you pay $100 for a helium-filled party balloon? No joke – that's one idea being floated to help curb a dwindling supply of helium.

Man, 84, to Cross Atlantic on Raft

Anthony Smith got the idea for crossing the Atlantic on a raft in 1952. Finally, his dream is coming true.

Private Contractors to Lead Iraq Security

As American soldiers exit from Iraq, it will be up to private security forces to fill the void.

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