Mexico
Mexico: six killed in latest mining disaster
Six Mexican coal miners were killed when some 100 tons of coal and rock collapsed in a mine operated by AHMSA company in the northern state of Coahuila.
The Caribbean
Dominican Republic: Barrick set to open giant gold mine
The Pueblo Viejo gold mine at Cotuí in the Dominican Republic is set to start operations, Toronto-based Barrick Gold Corporation announced—despite local protests.
Southern Cone
Chile: mine workers occupy church in protest
Contract workers occupied the San Ambrosio Church in Vallenar, Chile, to protest labor conditions at the Pascua Lama open-pit gold mine in the high Andes.
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Tibetans march in Assam
Tibetan exiles in India’s restive northeast have become increasingly vocal, with a series of recent public meetings and protests in Assam state, demanding liberation for their homeland just across the Sino-Indian border to the north. But Assam itself is home… Read moreTibetans march in Assam
Southeast Asia
Inhabitants look at the Mina Marlin
In San Miguel Ixtahaucán, Guatemala, the Mina Marlin gold mine, operated by Canadian giant Goldcorp, has divided indigenous communities through gifts, benefits, and violence. The mine has not only had a profound impact on the environment but also on the… Read moreInhabitants look at the Mina Marlin
Greater Middle East
Syria moves towards sectarian war; Turkey next?
As urban warfare rages in Damascus and Aleppo, rebel gunmen abducted 47 Iranian pilgrims outside the capital—and a mob attack on Alawites was reported in Turkey.
Greater Middle East
Yemen between two poles of terrorism
A suicide attack killed 35 at the funeral of a Yemeni tribal leader who fought al-Qaeda militants—as a US drone strike in Hadramout province killed five.
Sudan and South Sudan strike oil deal —but border disputes remain
South Sudan and Sudan announced a deal on the south’s access to Khartoum’s oil pipelines—but it is contingent on further talks over disputed border enclaves.
Africa
Niger Delta insurgency back on?
Gunmen attacked two ships off the coast of Nigeria's oil-rich southern delta, killing two naval troops protecting the vessels and seizing four foreign workers before fleeing.
Greater Middle East
Egypt requests release of last citizen held at Gitmo
The Egyptian government announced that it has requested the release of the last of its citizens currently being held at the Guantánamo Bay detention facility.
Iraq
Iraq court rejects transfer of Hezbollah commander
An Iraqi court rejected a US extradition request for accused Hezbollah commander Ali Mussa Daqduq, finding that he should be released immediately from house arrest.