Deaths in Mexico from strange new flu raise fears of global epidemic; capital schools closedMEXICO CITY — At least 16 people — and possibly dozens more — have died from a swine flu virus in Mexico, and world health officials worry it could unleash a global flu epidemic. Mexico City closed schools across the metropolis Friday in hopes of containing the outbreak, and tougher measures were being considered. WHO worries about pandemic as death toll rises in Mexico flu outbreak; Capital closes schoolsMEXICO CITY — Mexico closed its schools across its capital Friday after at least 16 otherwise healthy people died and more than 900 others fell ill from what could be a new strain of swine flu. The World Health Organization worried that it could mark the start of a flu pandemic. 16 dead in flu outbreak; Mexico closes schools, studies strain for link to new US fluMEXICO CITY — Mexico City closed schools across the metropolis of 20 million Friday after at least 16 people died and more than 900 others fall ill from what health officials suspect is a new strain of swine flu. World health officials worried that it could mark the start of a flu pandemic. Flu epidemic prompts Mexico City to suspend all school, university classes, as strain studiedMEXICO CITY — Mexico City has suspended classes at schools and universities to contain what could be a new flu strain. Bankruptcy judge in Texas says India’s Sterlite copper producer can buy AsarcoTUCSON, Ariz. — India’s largest copper producer can acquire Tucson, Ariz.-based Asarco LLC for $1.1 billion in cash and a $600 million note, a Texas judge has said. FBI questions NM investment funds about adviser caught up in NY pension probeSANTA FE, N.M. — Federal agents have questioned New Mexico investment fund officials about a financial adviser entangled in a pay-to-play investigation involving a New York state pension fund. Ochoa shoots 65 to take 1-stroke lead over Wie, Choi in Corona ChampionshipMORELIA, Mexico — Defending champion Lorena Ochoa shot a bogey-free 8-under 65 on Thursday to take a one-stroke lead over Michelle Wie and Na Yeon Choi after the first round of the LPGA Tour’s Corona Championship. Mexican president proposes expanding army’s power in drug-plagued areasMEXICO CITY — A bill that would let Mexico declare temporary states of emergency and expand the army’s power in a bloody fight against powerful drug gangs drew immediate fire Thursday from human rights activists who say soldiers should not be doing the job of police. Ochoa shoots 8-under 65 to take first-round lead in MoreliaMORELIA, Mexico — Lorena Ochoa had another big day at the Corona Championship. Mexican president proposes expanding army’s power in drug-plagued areasMEXICO CITY — A bill that would let Mexico declare temporary states of emergency and expand the army’s power in a bloody fight against powerful drug gangs drew immediate fire Thursday from human rights activists who say soldiers should not be doing the job of police. Former Neb. teacher who fled to Mexico with 13-year-old gets 8-10 years on sex-assault chargesOMAHA, Neb. — A former Nebraska teacher who fled to Mexico with a 13-year-old student was sentenced Thursday to eight to 10 years in prison. Mexico steps up patrols after 2 soldiers killed in drug hotspotMEXICO CITY — The army said Wednesday it has stepped up patrols in a remote, mountainous drug hotspot in northern Mexico, after gunmen killed two army lieutenants in the region. Obituaries in the news
Obituaries in the news William Avery Rape accusation raises doubts about Indian customs ruling Mexican townMEXICO CITY — An accusation that a woman was gang-raped by traditional authorities has rattled a Mexican town still ruled by ancient Indian customs. Mexican authorities drop kidnapping case against US father, 2 sonsTIJUANA, Mexico — Mexican authorities say they have dropped a kidnapping case against a U.S. man and his two sons. Latin American stocks gain on local credit moves, expected rate cutsMEXICO CITY — Latin American stocks rose Wednesday as investors focused on regional steps to ease credit and the likelihood of further interest rate cuts, lifting local markets higher in a rare contrast to falling U.S. equities. FBI reports arrest in Mexico of suspect in 2007 slaying of 4 illegal immigrants in OhioCINCINNATI — Authorities in Mexico have arrested a man in the slayings of four Mexican construction workers who had been beaten and methodically stabbed in the heart at the Ohio apartment they shared, a prosecutor said Wednesday. Police: US father, 2 sons arrested in Mexico for allegedly kidnapping womanTIJUANA, Mexico — Police say they have arrested a U.S. man and his two sons for allegedly kidnapping the father’s girlfriend. Politically connected broker paid fee for work on failed $50 million NM state investmentSANTA FE, N.M. — A Chicago-based financial firm paid a politically connected New Mexico broker to help obtain a $50 million state investment that a whistleblower lawsuit alleges was made as part of a pay-to-play scheme. Body found on fire on outskirts of Mexican border city in suspected drug killingTIJUANA, Mexico — Police found a body in flames dumped along a main thoroughfare on the outskirts of this violent northern border city, authorities said Tuesday. Mexico’s oil production drops to 2.67 million barrels per day in 1st quarterMEXICO CITY — Crude production at Mexico’s state-owned oil company dropped by about 8 percent in the first quarter of 2009 compared to the same period the year before amid declining reserves, the company said Tuesday. Mexican oil production declines 4.5 pct to average 2.67 million barrels a day in first quarterMEXICO CITY — First-quarter oil output at Mexico’s state-owned oil company has dropped 4.5 percent from the same period last year to average 2.67 million barrels a day. Judge nixes Blagojevich bid for Costa Rica trip, says ex-gov doesn’t grasp gravity of caseCHICAGO — A federal judge told ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich on Tuesday to forget about starring in a reality TV show in the Costa Rican jungle and focus instead on the corruption charges that could send him to prison for years. |
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