In central Mexico, it’s citizens vs. cartel
Soldiers look on as self-defense groups challenge a drug gang in the hills of Michoacan.
Street justice from vengeful ‘Diana’ in Ciudad Juárez
Police search for avenger of sexual assaults in Ciudad Juárez, a Gotham-on-the-border in need of a superhero.
In boost to Mexico’s president, education plan approved
As teacher unions’ protests block Mexico City’s streets, Enrique Peña Nieto scores a win.
Step by step, once-chaotic Colombia moves closer to peace
After nine months, the government and the FARC rebel movement advance in their talks.
As Brazilian president falls in polls, quiet talk of a Lula comeback
Some in Dilma Rousseff’s party begin to float the idea of comeback by her larger-than-life predecessor.
Mexican oil workers fear plan to open Pemex to foreign investment
Those employed by contractors worry that President Peña Nieto’s strategy means an even bleaker future.
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Flooding swamps western Canada
Widespread flooding caused by torrential rains washes out bridges and roads in Alberta, including its largest city, Calgary.
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Asia / Pacific
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- Powerful typhoon gaining strength, on course to skirt Taiwan, north Philippine islands
- Head rescuer says US stunt pilot who crashed into lake in northeast China is probably dead
- Asian stock markets quiet amid public holidays, 2 days after Federal Reserve fueled big rally
Africa
- Somali police: 16 people die mining stones; no survivors reported
- Tunisia says CIA warned authorities of planned attack against assassinated lawmaker
- Tunisia says CIA warned authorities of planned attack against assassinated lawmaker
- South African commission accuses police of lying over killings of striking miners
Middle East
- Oil drops toward $106 as US asks UN to support deal to eliminate Syrian chemical weapons
- Bahrain's Shiite opposition group defies Sunni-led government ban on meeting foreign diplomats
- Iran's foreign minister discusses country's nuclear issues with UN secretary-general
- Al-Qaida militants expel moderate rebels from Syrian town in some of the worst infighting
Europe
- Merkel, Steinbrueck, their allies and foes: who's who in Germany's election
- Unlikely bedfellows? Many possible coalition outcomes as Germans elect a new Parliament
- Prosecutor: UK women arrested at Peru airport with cocaine face at least 6 years in prison
- EU to change how it calculates deficit figures, likely easing pressure for austerity
The Americas
- Tiny Mexican village devastated and grieving after landslide leaves 68 missing
- Mexico arrests police officer in killings of 12 young people kidnapped from bar
- Venezuelan says US prohibited flight by President Maduro over Puerto Rico
- Arbitration panel rules for Chevron on Ecuador Amazon pollution case
National Security
- US sees sharp disagreement with China over Syria, urges Beijing to play 'constructive role'
- US welcomes Myanmar signing nuclear agreement with UN atomic watchdog group
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