Trial end nears for ex-president brother in Ruiz Massieu case
Raul Salinas, brother of former President Carlos Salinas de Gortari, faces trial over the 1994 assassination of political rival Jose Francisco Ruiz Massieu. Verdict expected this fall as witness tampering questions and scarce physical evidence cloud the proceedings. Salinas contends he hopes for acquittal, while prosecutors say no solid link to the crime is proven.
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Iran says no clash with Taliban despite border tensions
Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei pledged no confrontation with the Taliban as Tehran massed troops on the border amid a dispute over 47 Iranians held by the militia. Iran freed five Iranian truck drivers as talks continued and warned of unspecified steps if others remain.
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U S Warns Americans in Lesotho Amid Political Violence
The United States cautions citizens in Lesotho to exercise caution as protests surge around King Letsie III’s palace amid claims the May election was rigged in favor of the ruling Basotho National Party.
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