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11/15/2005:

"Former dictator held in Senegal"

Former dictator held in Senegal
Senegalese police on Tuesday arrested a former Chad dictator wanted by Belgium for alleged war crimes, international rights workers and local media reported.

Venezuela and Mexico Withdraw Their Ambassadors
Venezuela withdrew its ambassador from Mexico while Mexico withdrew its ambassador from Venezuela. The moves were made as rhetoric between the two countries heated up, with each accusing the other of being disrespectful in the wake of the recently concluded Summit of the Americas.

'Zionist links to Amman blasts'
Iran said on Sunday it suspected Israel was behind the suicide attacks in Amman, even though Jordanian officials have blamed the bombings on militants linked to Iraq-based al-Qaeda leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi.

Former Iraqi Detainees Allege Torture by U.S. Troops

Nigeria gas flaring 'is illegal'

Justice Dept. Attacks Fellowships for Minorities

Assimilate or Die

EU says states could face sanctions for CIA jails

Iran lends support to Syria over U.S. pressure

Mexico leftist election favorite likened to Chavez

Saddam trial defense lawyer flees Iraq

Cuba's UN Victory Celebrated by Spain's Communist Party

The Monroe Doctrine, US Imperialism and Venezuela