Suspected Saudi militant dies in Lebanese custody: sources
BEIRUT (Reuters) – The suspected leader of an al Qaeda-linked militant group that claimed responsibility for bombing the Iranian embassy in Beirut two months ago died in custody on Saturday, security sources said.
Nine dead after attackers dressed as police enter Mexican prison
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Nine people were killed during a gunfight at a prison in Mexico’s violent Guerrero state, after a gang dressed as police officers gained entry on Friday, authorities said.
Earthquake of 5.9 magnitude hits off coast of Chile -USGS
(Reuters) – A shallow earthquake of 5.9 magnitude struck off the coast of Chile on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. There were no immediate reports of damage.
Nine dead after attackers dressed as police enter Mexican prison
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Nine people were killed during a gunfight at a prison in Mexico’s violent Guerrero state, after a gang dressed as police officers gained entry on Friday, authorities said.
Spain seeks to mediate on Panama Canal expansion spat
MADRID/PANAMA CITY (Reuters) – Spain stepped in on Friday to try to resolve a cost dispute over the expansion of Panama’s canal, which has triggered a sell-off in the shares of Sacyr SA, the Spanish builder leading the project.
Turkey’s Gul urges judiciary to stay impartial in graft investigation
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkish President Abdullah Gul urged the judiciary to remain impartial as it pursues a corruption investigation shaking the government, warning on Friday of grave economic consequences if confidence in the country’s institutions is…
Mexican police officers held over death of U.S. man in custody
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Six Mexican police officers have been arrested on suspicion of killing a U.S. citizen in their custody near the beach resort of Cancun, authorities said on Friday.
Thirteen killed in Brotherhood clashes with police in Egypt
CAIRO (Reuters) – Thirteen people were shot dead as supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood clashed with police across Egypt on Friday, defying an ever-widening state crackdown on the movement that ruled the country until six months ago.
Exclusive: U.S. waived laws to keep F-35 on track with China-made parts
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Pentagon repeatedly waived laws banning Chinese-built components on U.S. weapons in order to keep the $392 billion Lockheed Martin Corp F-35 fighter program on track in 2012 and 2013, even as U.S. officials were voicing conce…
Explosions hit Syrian gas pipelines, electricity cut
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Explosions hit two large Syrian gas pipelines on Friday near Damascus and the central city of Homs, cutting electricity supplies around the capital and in Mediterranean provinces, officials and activists said.
