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Top Mexican Drug Lord Killed in Clash With Army
FOX News
MEXICO CITY -- One of the top three leaders of Mexico's most powerful drug cartel, Ignacio "Nacho" Coronel," was killed Thursday in a gunbattle with soldiers, the Mexican army announced.The death of Coronel, 56, is the biggest strike...
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Arab leaders give OK for direct Palestinian talks with Israel
CNN
Arab leaders gave the Palestinian Authority Thursday the green light for direct talks with Israel, a move that prompted the Israeli prime minister to say his country is ready for the face-to-face talks as well."In response to the...
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Report: Drug gunmen kidnap journalists to demand airing of videos
FOX News
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Gunmen who abducted four journalists in northern Mexico are demanding their media outlets broadcast videos apparently taped by a drug cartel that accuse officials of favoring a rival gang.Drug gangs often kill, threaten or...
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Top Mexican drug trafficker killed: media
Reuters
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Ignacio "Nacho" Coronel, a top Mexican drug trafficker, was killed in clashes with state security forces, local media reported on Thursday.The reports, if true, would mark a major coup for President Felipe Calderon's war...