U.S. arms flow to Mexico fuels crime wave says officials
Mexican authorities warn of increased inbound U S firearms including assault rifles and cop killer pistols. U S and Mexican law enforcement report rising firepower in Mexico with over 11 752 U S guns found since January 2003. Officials note gun laws in both countries shape trafficking and crime.
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Tragedy in Iraq Surpasses Previous Toll in Kurdish Region
Rescuers in northwest Iraq recovered dozens of bodies from wrecked clay houses after a series of attacks near Qahataniya and Mosul. Officials reported at least 250 dead and 350 injured, with Yazidis targeted in what some call ethnic cleansing. Authorities linked one major incident to al Qaida and noted a broader surge in violence ahead of a key U.S. report to Congress.
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United States to label Iran's Revolutionary Guard terrorist group
The Bush administration plans to designate parts of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps as a globally designated terrorist organization under an executive order from 2001. The move aims to choke off funding, freeze assets, and compel Tehran to curb support for groups in Iraq and Afghanistan, while signaling sanctions potential to firms doing business with Iran.
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