Thursday, August 17, 2006

Morning headlines: Ex-strongman Stroessner dead; prosecutors to go after Ollanta Humala

*Former Paraguayan dictator Alfredo Stroessner (image, via CNN) died from pneumonia after spending nearly a week in hospital.

*Mexican drug lord arrested hiding in a boat off the coast of Mexico.

*Several Colombian paramilitary members were arrested after being accused of violating demobilization agreement.

*Costa Rica to move their embassy in Israel from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv.

*Losing Peruvian presidential candidate Ollanta Humala may go on trial for human rights violations.

*Baptist churches appeal $34,000 fine by the U.S. for traveling to Cuba.

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