Mexico
# mexico - Yesterday’s News
Video: What the Taoiseach told Obama and ‘forgetting his yellow trousers’
Enda Kenny insisted that Ireland was making positive progress on its EU/IMF bailout amid reports of a scathing assessment from the European Commission on certain reforms.
# mexico - Friday 14 June, 2013
Everything you need to know about the Confederations Cup
Why wouldn’t you want to watch a tournament involving Spain, Brazil and Italy?
# mexico - Wednesday 22 May, 2013
The 9 at 9: Wednesday
Good morning! Here are the nine things to know before you start your Wednesday.
Mexican troops occupy towns amid war between vigilantes and drug cartels
Communities mistrustful of state authorities have been creating their own vigilante forces for protection against the cartels.
# mexico - Monday 13 May, 2013
Two arrested after Malcolm X grandson beaten to death
Malcolm Shabazz, 29, was found lying in the street in front of a bar in Mexico City.
# mexico - Friday 19 April, 2013
Incredible Michael Jackson dance with life-size puppets
Shamone! That’s one talented busker.
# mexico - Sunday 10 March, 2013
VIDEO: Mexican and Canadian baseball players brawl it up
The last man from Canada we witnessed throwing a punch was Lennox Lewis.
Meet the saint who is becoming patron of US underworld
The origins of the skeletal La Santa Muerte are unclear but she is being invoked by everyone from an actor who landed a role in Breaking Bad to drug runners to spouses seeking help with cheating partners.
Sitdown Sunday: 7 deadly reads
The very best of the week’s writing from around the web
# mexico - Thursday 28 February, 2013
‘Marijuana cannon’ used to fire drugs over US border seized in Mexico
Border police seized the device made of plastic pipe and metal.
# mexico - Monday 4 February, 2013
Eight killed in California tour bus crash
At least 38 others were injured when the tour bus crashed into two other vehicles.
# mexico - Friday 1 February, 2013
Blast at Mexico oil giant’s headquarters kills 25
The company said the cause of the deadly incident was under investigation but it is thought it may have been a gas leak.
# mexico - Thursday 31 January, 2013
Archaeologists puzzled by discovery of 150 skulls in central Mexico
The skulls were found away from any pyramid or temple complex, and date to an era where no major civilisation flourished.
# mexico - Tuesday 1 January, 2013
Olympic silver medallist shot in the head in Mexico
Noe Hernandez was at the “Queen of Kings” nightclub in the central state of Mexico on Sunday.
# mexico - Sunday 23 December, 2012
2012 deadliest year for journalists as 88 killed worldwide
Reporters Without Borders has named the deadliest countries for journalists across the world this year.
# mexico - Friday 14 December, 2012
US-Mexico border hit by two offshore earthquakes
The two quakes – which struck only 17 seconds apart – are of magnitude 6.4 and 6.1, but no tsunami alerts have been issued.
# mexico - Saturday 1 December, 2012
Protesters, police clash in Mexico before Pena Nieto presidential inauguration
At least five police officers and a protester were injured in scuffles sparked by the 500 protesters.
# mexico - Friday 23 November, 2012
The 9 at 9: Friday
Here’s the nine stories you need to know this morning.
President of Mexico wants to change country’s name… to Mexico
With just eight days left in office Felipe Calderon wants to introduce legislation to change the country’s name to Mexico. It’s currently known official as the United Mexican States.
# mexico - Friday 16 November, 2012
Rihanna “having the craic” on her round-the-world plane trip
150 journalists and fans are joining Rihanna as she plays seven gigs in seven days around the world.
# mexico - Saturday 27 October, 2012
VIDEO: Manchester United striker stars in his own cartoon
Mexican striker Javier Hernandez takes on a group of Japanese gangsters in the new animation.
# mexico - Friday 26 October, 2012
Do these 11 photos of clowns freak you out?
The eyes. THE EYES.
# mexico - Tuesday 9 October, 2012
The 9 at 9: Tuesday
Good morning! Here are nine things you should know as you start your day…
Mexico: Leader of powerful Zetas drug cartel killed in shootout – report
Officials believe the man killed in a shootout near the US border is that of Heriberto Lazcano or ‘El Lazca’ who is one of the most wanted men in the country.
# mexico - Tuesday 25 September, 2012
Nine killed in Mexico cemetery shootout during El Bebe’s funeral
One of the victims was a six-year-old girl.
# mexico - Saturday 22 September, 2012
# mexico - Friday 21 September, 2012
The eagle has landed: Bono to get Mexico’s top honour
The Order of the Aztec Eagle is the highest decoration that can be awarded to foreigners and it’s winging (sorry) its way to the U2 frontman.
# mexico - Monday 27 August, 2012
In photos: Tall Ship ‘Cuauhtemoc’ leaves Dublin Harbour
Press Association photographer Julien Behal had a unique vantage point for recording this ship’s departure from Dublin yesterday.
# mexico - Saturday 25 August, 2012
Why did the Mexican police shoot at a US government vehicle?
Two US diplomats were injured in the incident yesterday which is now being investigated by both countries and has left many questions unanswered.
# mexico - Wednesday 15 August, 2012
Here’s all you need to know about tonight’s international action
The Irish team’s group rivals, Germany, are in action, as they take on Argentina.
# mexico - Monday 13 August, 2012
Mexico: Mayor-elect shot dead
Edgar Morales Perez was elected as mayor-elect of the city of Matehuala on 1 July.
# mexico - Tuesday 7 August, 2012
Mexico: 16 killed as pick-up truck ploughs into tractor-trailer
A pick-up truck packed with passengers crosses a busy freeway and hits a tractor-trailer before bursting into flames.
# mexico - Monday 23 July, 2012
Mexico: 49 dismembered bodies found strewn on highway still not identified
The victims could join the growing ranks of the unidentified dead – as Mexico continues to be ravaged by drug wars.
# mexico - Monday 2 July, 2012
Mexico elects new president Enrique Pena Nieto
The election sees the Institutional Revolutionary Party, which ruled Mexico with an iron fist for 71 years, returned to power.
# mexico - Wednesday 27 June, 2012
Doctors remove 33-pound tumour from child, 2, who weighs 26-pounds
The doctor in Mexico City said it was the first time doctors there had removed a tumour bigger than a person carrying it.
# mexico - Saturday 23 June, 2012
Oops… Mexican authorities admit mistaken identity in major drugs cartel arrest
A car salesman was arrested after Mexican police thought he was the son of one of the country’s most-wanted drug lords.
# mexico - Wednesday 20 June, 2012
Explainer: Have Spain and Italy been ‘bailed out’?
Germany has reportedly relented and will allow the ESM to buy bonds directly, which could save Spain and Italy.
# mexico - Thursday 14 June, 2012
Children die in crash during Mexican day trip
At least two children were reported to be among the dead following the crash, which took place on a highway as the bus was headed to an exotic animal farm.
# mexico - Tuesday 29 May, 2012
The 9 at 9: Tuesday
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