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. Lehman Brothers sitting on toxic nuke stockpileNEW YORK - The failed investment bank Lehman Brothers sits not only on toxic sub-prime mortgage loans but also toxic nuclear stockpile. Sikh man killed gang-style in VancouverVANCOUVER - A 32-year-old Sikh man has become yet another victim of the on-going gang-style violence which has claimed dozens of young lives in the Indian Canadian community here. Manchester United go eight points clear at the topLONDON - Manchester United moved eight points clear at the top of the English Premier League after an edgy 2-1 win over Blackburn Rovers. |