Suicide bomber hits Tajik police office; 25 injured
News reports say a suicide car bomb blast has torn through police offices in Tajikistan’s second-largest city, injuring 25 people.
Mexican military says 25 suspects killed in shootout with soldiers near US border
Mexico’s military says 25 suspects have been shot dead by soldiers in a gunbattle near the U.S. border.
Study: Drugs to strengthen bones may slightly raise the chances of throat cancer
People who take bone-strengthening drugs for several years may have a slightly higher risk of esophageal cancer, a new study suggests.
Suriname’s new president back in power after weeklong illness; confirms had dengue
Suriname’s new president, former dictator Desi Bouterse, reassumed power Thursday after being sidelined for a week by an illness that he now confirms was a bout of dengue fever.
Uganda court charges 2 over deadly World Cup bombings; charges bring total suspects to 34
A Ugandan court has charged two additional suspects in connection with the July bomb blasts that killed 76 people.
Trapped Miner Will Be in Another Tight Spot When Rescued After Wife Meets Mistress at Vigil
One of the trapped Chilean miners is dreading his rescue after his wife met his secret mistress at the entrance to the San Jose mine, The Sun reported Thursday.
Pakistan Militants Kill 35 Despite Floods
The triple bombing of a religious procession in Pakistan adds to the strains on a government already struggling with devastating floods and shows that Islamist militants are back in business despite the natural disaster.
Calderon: Mexico Shows Gains in Security, Economy
President Felipe Calderon delivered his latest “state of the nation” report to Congress on Wednesday, saying Mexico has made gains in security and is enjoying its strongest economic growth in a dozen years.
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 important donors the U.N. hopes will chip in.
Leader of Pakistan Taliban Charged in Bomb Attack on CIA
U.S. officials have charged the leader of Pakistan’s Taliban with planning attacks against American forces in Afghanistan, including last year’s homicide bombing that killed seven CIA employees.