North America

Drones to patrol Mexican border

From LA’s NBC4-TV, Nov. 2: FORT HUACHACA, Ariz. — The federal government has unveiled a new multimillion-dollar gadget to patrol and protect the U.S.-Mexican border. It’s an unmanned aerial vehicle, or UAV. The high-tech plane, typically used in military combat,… Read moreDrones to patrol Mexican border

Greater Middle East

Free speech victory in Turkey

From Turkey’s Zaman, Nov. 2: A 92-year-old retired Turkish archaeologist has been acquitted in a rights trial in which she was accused of “inciting hatred by insulting people based on their religion.” Muazzez Ilmiye Cig, an expert on the ancient… Read moreFree speech victory in Turkey

Europe

Marseille: intifada redux

From AP, Oct. 30: MARSEILLE — France’s interior minister sent riot police to patrol the southern port city of Marseille yesterday after a group of marauding teenagers torched a bus, gravely burning a young woman. French police braced for violence… Read moreMarseille: intifada redux