Protesters deride French president’s crackdown on Gypsies and new security tack
Thousands of people are demonstrating in Paris against new government security measures, including a crackdown on the Gypsy population.
Cholera kills 41 in Central African nation of Chad; outbreaks also in Nigeria, Cameroon
Health officials in Chad say an outbreak of cholera in the Central African nation has killed at least 41 people.
Top US military officer says no plans to withdraw weapons from Iraq through Turkey
The United States’ top military officer says Washington does not plan to withdraw its weapons from Iraq through Turkey.
Mexican police arrest 6 suspected of torching bar in Cancun, killing 8
Mexican police have arrested six suspects in a bar fire that killed eight in the resort city of Cancun.
2 Lawmakers Among 6 Dead in Mexico Plane Crash
A plane crash in southern Mexico killed all six people on board Friday, including two federal legislators and two mayors-elect.
Official: Honduran survivor of Mexico massacre helped free Ecuadorean migrant, fled with him
A Honduran who survived the massacre of 72 migrants in Mexico helped untie the only other survivor — a wounded Ecuadorean — and the two fled together, an official said Friday. …
US rights group urges UN chief to secure release of Iranian women’s rights activist
A U.S. human rights group urged U.N
Posters supporting Egypt’s spy chief for president swiftly removed from Cairo’s streets
An official says posters supporting Egypt’s intelligence chief as a candidate in next year’s presidential elections were removed from Cairo streets hours after they appeared.
Shiite Cleric Warns Iraqis Against Working With US
BAGHDAD (AP) — A powerful Shiite cleric in Iraq has warned the country’s security forces against working with the remaining American troops in the country.
Miliband brothers fighting each other for top Labour Party post in battle for soul of party
Mom is neutral. Everyone else has an opinion