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Killing of Americans pressures Mexico in drug war
The killing of three people linked to the U.S. consulate in Mexico's bloodiest drug war hotspot has thrown President Felipe Calderon a major test as he heads to this border city on Tuesday to try to contain spiralling violence.
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Eurogroup agrees rescue mechanism for Greece
Euro zone finance ministers agreed on Monday on a mechanism that would allow them to help Greece financially if needed, but revealed no details except that it would be without loan guarantees.3.
Toyota says no evidence "runaway" Prius happened
Toyota Motor Corp said on Monday it had found no evidence to support the driver's version of a widely publicized "runaway" Prius episode a week ago, suggesting that authorities examine whether the incident happened as reported to police.4.
Beckham undergoes surgery, set to miss World Cup
England's David Beckham is set to miss this year's World Cup despite undergoing successful surgery on his torn Achilles tendon on Monday.5.
German Catholics urge pope to speak on sex scandals
German Catholic politicians and lay activists urged Pope Benedict Monday to speak out about sexual abuse cases by priests that have shocked the country and led to questions about his management of the crisis.6.
Uribe coalition pressured after Colombia vote
Colombian presidential frontrunner Juan Manuel Santos faces a struggle to secure an outright victory in May's election after legislative election results over the weekend put President Alvaro Uribe's alliance under pressure.7.
Uribe coalition under pressure after Colombia vote
Colombian presidential frontrunner Juan Manuel Santos faces a struggle to secure an outright victory in May's election after legislative election results over the weekend put President Alvaro Uribe's political alliance under pressure.8.
EU to recommend more UK cuts
The European Commission will tell Britain to do more to cut its ballooning budget deficit in the medium term, saying the country's fiscal programme lacks ambition, a draft from the EU executive showed on Monday.9.
U.S. vows FBI help after Mexico killings
The United States pledged support for Mexico on Monday in its war against drug gangs as the FBI joined the investigation of the murders of two Americans and a Mexican linked to the U.S. consulate in a violent border city.10.
