Thousands of American troops have arrived as part of a build up to secure Kandahar, Afghanistan’s second largest city. Fifty-three NATO troops have died so far this month — if the pace continues, it will be the deadliest month since the Afghan war began.... Read more»
Vuzuzelas are unlikely to break the silence in this small town. The yellow jerseys of the national team, worn by every other South African, are nowhere to be seen, and the steady schedule of World Cup matches that brings the country to a standstill has no impact here.... Read more»1
Mention immigration and hardliners grouse about an “open door” policy that results in a porous border, welcoming freeloaders and criminals. But dozens of Texas counties participate in a program called Secure Communities, which aims to ferret out criminal aliens and expedite their removal.... Read more»
The tradition of female genital mutilation has survived for centuries in a deeply traditional region of northern Iraq. Unspoken by society and unquestioned by victims, any mention of the subject is considered taboo.... Read more»
Smart v. Stupid: I don’t think they auction jobs on Ebay, but if they did, it might look a lot like the California governor’s race. Former Ebay CEO Meg Whitman has already invested $91 million of her personal fortune.... Read more»
The Tucson Toros still have not faced Eri Yoshida - the “Knuckle Princess” - but they evened their three-game series with a 13-6 win over the first-place Chico Outlaws on Saturday night.... Read more»
“Perception often trumps reality” says an analysis of the issue of illegal immigrants and crime in the New York Times.... Read more»
If you’ve been following media coverage of the World Cup these past few weeks you might think every footballer is a chiseled god — ripped, handsome, and oozing sex appeal. You’d be wrong.... Read more»
The boys and girls who work in C.S.I.: Ciudad Juarez are kept busy, but for the most part, their cases aren’t too tough to solve.... Read more»
Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Terry Goddard has shaken up his campaign staff, releasing his campaign manager and hiring two new media consulting firms.... Read more»
Saying he wants to avoid a costly court battle with Gov. Jan Brewer, state Attorney General Terry Goddard will withdraw as Arizona’s legal counsel in suits over SB 1070 and HB 2162.... Read more»4
As has been the case recently, immigration news in Arizona revolved around SB 1070. But shaking things up this weekend is a group of right-wing activists - led by a reputed neo-Nazi - attempting to take border enforcement into their own hands. Plus a roundup of the week’s border news.... Read more»5
The United States maintained its hopes of advancing to the next round of the soccer World Cup Friday when it tied 2-2 against Slovenia in a hotly fought match at Johannesburg’s Ellis Park stadium.... Read more»2
Watch the video of Tuesday’s Clean Elections debate between Gov.Jan Brewer, Matt Jette, state Treasurer Dean Martin and Buz Mills.... Read more»
Key electronics for millions of American e-Passports, the crown jewel of a new U.S. border security system, are put together inside a little-known factory in Ayutthaya, Thailand - a city that’s been subjected to terrorist attacks.... Read more»
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