Month: April 2010

A pack of Canadian cigarettes with a warning label is seen in Montreal, June 28, 2007. The Supreme Court of Canada has unanimously upheld a law limiting tobacco advertising, ruling that although the restrictions limited […] […]

MEXICO CITY – More than 22,700 people have been killed in Mexico’s drug war since a U.S.-backed military crackdown on cartels began more than three years ago, according to a government report. The report said […] […]

Michelle Obama visits Haiti on solo visit Michelle Obama has arrived in Haiti, on her first solo visit abroad as First Lady. Mrs Obama is visiting some of the projects funded by international aid three […] […]

Mexico drug cartels ‘join forces’ Mexico’s increasingly bloody drug war has claimed more than 18,000 lives since 2006 [Reuters] Three Mexican drug cartels have joined forces to take on a rival gang in move that […] […]

Monarchists are up in arms over a decision to dump God Save the Queen from this year’s Anzac Day dawn service in Melbourne after the RSL deemed it no longer relevant. RSL Victoria chief Major-General […] […]

By MIAMI HERALD STAFF REPORT A boatload of migrants came ashore near Haulover Beach Monday evening, sparking a nighttime manhunt for a number who got away, officials said. Another 13 were caught near the landing […] […]