Mexico

Republican challenger just one point down on President Barack Obama with female voters in 12 swing states.

Speculation about true fate of the Los Zetas boss, whose body was snatched hours after he was killed, rampant in Mexico

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37 of Mexico's drug kingpins dead or in legal system but US Drug Enforcement Administration says Mexican methamphetamine still devastating American cities.

Footage shows 24-mile jump from space captured via Fearless Felix's headcam.

In 10-minute 128,000ft dive, Baumgartner cuts through atmosphere at 1,342.8km/h (833.9mph).

Red Bull Stratos project hit by yet more delays as winds rise above 2mph safety margin.

Manchester United are believed to be considering the idea of selling striker Javier Hernandez in order to fund a potential deal for Porto attacker James Rodriguez.

Body of drug cartel chief The Executioner gunned down in shoot-out with naval marines seized from funeral home by bandits

Austrian Felix Baumgartner's leap from edge of space to break sound barrier skydiving back to earth delayed by high winds.

Austrian daredevil Felix Baumgartner leaps from edge of space to break sound barrier skydiving back to earth. Follow him live on IBTimes UK.

Heriberto Lazcano shot dead by incorruptible Mexican Navy marines in northern state of Coahulia.

Daredevil Felix Baumgartner is to skydive at the speed of sound. Before him, Patrick de Gayardon, Gary Connery, Dan Osman and many others attempted to challenge the nature.

Baumgartner will jump from 'space capsule' to reach speeds of 690mph before landing in New Mexico - just miles from world-famous 1947 UFO sighting.

Workers contend that Foxconn has raised the quality bar without providing adequate staff training.

Mexican actress Salma Hayek posed for the cover of the November issue of Harper's Bazaar UK

Archaeologists have unearthed the royal tomb of the Mayan queen Kalomt'e K'abel in Peten, north of Guatemala City.

Talks between BP and the US government stall, as BP's board is split over whether to pay an $18bn settlement.

Schools and public buildings closed across Baja California for structural checks but no land damage reported.

Huge death toll and alarming number of escapes highlight who really runs Mexico's jails, says human rights commission.

State-owned Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin says he's willing to discuss snapping up AAR's TNK-BP stake if the offer is made

Manchester United are continuing their interest in Brazilian youngster Lucas Evangelista after he enjoyed a short trial at the club last season.

Motorola's first Android smartphone to use an Intel chip has been announced with the RAZR i featuring a 4.3in screen and Kevlar casing.

Fuego starts spewing smoke and ash two miles into sky and sends lava 2,000 ft down mountain.

Arrest in Tampico continues authorities' blitz on drug clan, following recent arrest of fellow boss El Gordo.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has asked his team of scouts to pay close attention to Sassulo striker Domenico Berardi.

The FA confirms friendlies against Brazil and the Republic of Ireland and two games in South America in 2013

Vigilantes believed to be with Knights Templar cartel snatch accused rapist from police and crucify him as warning.

Drug War: the bodies of 16 men were found abandoned in a van in the state of Guerrero, Mexico

British oil giant BP agrees deal to shift oil assets in Gulf of Mexico as it counts damages cost of 2010 Deepwater Horizon spill