Assailants threw two grenades into a crowd of Independence Day revelers, killing seven and injuring more than 100 in a brazen attack that escalates the war between Mexico's army and drug gangs. ...more

September 17, 2008

The competition on the track, in the pool and on the playing fields won't be the only place where medals are won and lost at the Beijing Games. ...more

July 11, 2008

Fighting drug gangs and organized crime remains the top priority of Mexico's government, President Felipe Calderon said Saturday as he marked his first year in office. ...more

December 2, 2007

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva visited a teeming hillside shantytown Friday to launch a multimillion-dollar program to build an outdoor elevator and sewage systems, improve roads and upgrade housing for slum residents. ...more

December 1, 2007