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After a lethal bird flu virus emerged in Asia, U.S. officials launched an intense effort to build new defenses against a pandemic, including replacing an antiquated vaccine system, which depends on millions of chicken eggs.


MEXICO CITY -- The Mexican military has convicted just one soldier of a serious human rights violation during a bloody, three-year campaign against drug traffickers, according to Interior Ministry figures that are significantly lower than those reported by the U.S. government.


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U.S., Mexico align against common foe: brutal narcotics trade:  After long era of mistrust, nations merge training, intelligence and technology (Post, November 22, 2009)

Sides gear up for fight over U.S. ban on travel to Cuba:  Wide support for repeal is countered by demand for political reforms (Post, November 19, 2009)

U.S.-Mexico task force seeks renewed ban on assault weapons:  Group also wants overhaul of Mexican border agencies (Post, November 13, 2009)

Mexican drug cartels increasingly recruit the young:  Violence among young soars as drug cartels recruit more minors (Post, November 3, 2009)

Deal may pave way for Zelaya's return as Honduran president:  ZELAYA COULD BE REINSTATED
Final decision will rest with National Congress
(Post, October 31, 2009)

From Mexico to California, two men on the hunt for illicit marijuana:  Californian, Mexican search and destroy (Post, October 26, 2009)

U.S. arrests 303 in raid targeting Mexico's La Familia drug cartel (Post, October 23, 2009)

U.S. forces asylum on Mexican human rights activist Gustavo de la Rosa:  Lawyer likens episode at El Paso crossing to 'Twilight Zone' (Post, October 22, 2009)

LETTER FROM MEXICO:  A Film Adaptation Runs Into Trouble (Post, October 17, 2009)

Business Digest:  Business Digest: European Commission Concerned Over Opel Sale (Post, October 17, 2009)

Local Digest:  Local Digest: Courts Reject Nortel Plan (Post, October 16, 2009)

Union Members, Allies Protest Seizure of Mexican Utility:  Calderón Denies Move Is First Salvo in Campaign to Dismantle Trade Unions (Post, October 16, 2009)

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