Egypt: Clashes in Cairo as Christians protest continued attacks by Muslims

Egypt: Clashes in Cairo as Christian protest attacked 15 May 2011 At least seven people have been injured in clashes at a Christian protest site in central Cairo, officials say. The demonstrators outside Egypt’s state TV building were attacked overnight, with shots fired, petrol bombs thrown and cars set alight. The Christians were protesting against [...]

Mexican army releases 61 kidnap victims

The Mexican army has freed 61 people who were being held captive by a criminal organization in the northern state of Coahuila, officials said on Sunday.   Troops found the victims in a house in the town of Piedras Negras during an intelligence operation which was being carried out on Saturday.   A total of [...]

Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi dies of wounds near his hometown of Sirte (PHOTO)

Muammar Gaddafi dies of wounds suffered in his capture near his hometown of Sirte