18Aug2013
Leader of Mexico's Gulf Drug Cartel Captured Near Border with Texas
The Los Angeles Times
Mexico has captured the leader of the country's Gulf drug cartel, in a new blow to the criminal groups that have terrorized the country for years.

18Aug2013
Near-Death Experiences: Scientists Find Clues to Visions from Other Side
Agence France-Presse
There may be a scientific explanation for the vivid near-death experiences, such as seeing a light, some people report after surviving a heart attack, scientists say.

18Aug2013
Dissident Teachers Call Indefinite Strike Beginning First Day of School
La Jornada
With a "massive" call to the teachers of the country, the National Coordinating Committee of Education Workers will promote an indefinite work stoppage beginning this week.

18Aug2013
Former Border Patrol Officers: US Politicians Protecting Mexican Drug Cartels
Newsmax
Several former Border Patrol Officers warned in an open letter that some American politicians are protecting the activities of Mexican drug cartels operating in the U.S.

18Aug2013
Dog-Friendly Skies: San Diego Airport Opens 'Pet Relief' Restroom
Dogster
San Diego might have trouble electing an appropriate person to be mayor, but the city scores high marks in giving traveling dogs a nice place to conduct business.

18Aug2013
The US Would Like Mexico to Re-Arrest the Drug Kingpin It Released
The Atlantic Wire
Last week, Mexico released drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero despite his conviction for the 1985 kidnapping and killing of DEA agent Enrique Camarena. And now, the U.S. would like Mexico to hit "undo" on that move, and re-arrest Quintero so that they can try once more to extradite him.

18Aug2013
Montevideo Consensus Urges Countries to Change Abortion Laws
Inter Press Service
Representatives of 38 countries of Latin America and the Caribbean meeting this week in the Uruguayan capital urged governments in the region to consider modifying their laws on abortion, which are among the most restrictive in the world.

18Aug2013
Mexico's Tribute to Frida Kahlo's 'Forgotten' Protege
IANS/EFE
An exhibition is being held in Mexico City to pay tribute to Polish-born Mexican artist Fanny Rabel, considered the "forgotten" protege of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera.


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