http://www.mail.com/int/subjects/1860-municipal-governments.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/int/subjects/1860-municipal-governments.html http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2092520-report-torture-evidence-syrian-prisons.html BEIRUT (AP) — Rights activists visiting abandoned government prisons in the first Syrian city to come under rebel control have found torture devices and other evidence that detainees were abused there, Human Rights Watch said in a report Friday. Raqqa, in eastern Syria, was overrun in late February by rebels fighting to topple President Bashar Assad. The ... Fri, 17 May 2013 18:31:02 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2092520-report-torture-evidence-syrian-prisons.html 2013-05-17T18:31:02Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2089378-coin-tossing-breaks-tie-philippine-mayoral-race.html MANILA, Philippines (AP) — What do you do when two candidates running for mayor in the Philippines get exactly the same number of votes? You get them to toss a coin. Marvic Feraren and Boyet Py both received 3,236 votes for mayor of San Teodoro town in Mindoro Oriental province in Monday's elections. The Elections Commissions suggested the two men flip a ... Thu, 16 May 2013 05:06:01 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2089378-coin-tossing-breaks-tie-philippine-mayoral-race.html 2013-05-16T05:06:01Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2086890-confrontation-looms-tunisia-moves-salafis.html TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Tunisia is taking a harder line on preaching by ultraconservative Muslim groups, a crackdown that has sparked demonstrations by rock-throwing protesters and ominous warnings of terrorist attacks to come. As it struggles to hunt down al-Qaida linked terrorists in its frontiers, the government has also been trying to rein in salafis em... Wed, 15 May 2013 10:42:20 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2086890-confrontation-looms-tunisia-moves-salafis.html 2013-05-15T10:42:20Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2085584-attacks-lebanese-alawites-deepen-fears.html TRIPOLI, Lebanon (AP) — Lebanese members of the Syrian leader's Alawite sect fear their tiny community will be a casualty of the civil war raging in the neighboring country. Already, Sunni Muslim extremists have stoned a school bus, vandalized stores and beaten or stabbed a number of men in a wave of attacks against Lebanese Alawites, stoking fears of eve... Tue, 14 May 2013 20:04:23 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2085584-attacks-lebanese-alawites-deepen-fears.html 2013-05-14T20:04:23Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2083934-psg-city-hall-celebrations-scrapped-violence.html PARIS (AP) — A celebration of Paris Saint-Germain's first league title since 1994 was canceled Tuesday, a day after rioting during festivities in the French capital led to 21 arrests and injuries to more than 30 people. "Thugs won't have the last word in Paris," Paris Mayor Bertrand Delanoe declared. Fans threw stones and other objects at police, who repl... Tue, 14 May 2013 19:15:17 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2083934-psg-city-hall-celebrations-scrapped-violence.html 2013-05-14T19:15:17Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2084774-congo-to-create-city-honor-patrice-lumumba.html KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — The Congolese government is naming a town after Patrice Lumumba, the country's first prime minister whose assassination more than 50 years ago made him a liberation symbol worldwide. The new city in central Congo, named Lumumbaville, will be made of several existing communities in the Kassai-Oriental province and will be more than 1... Tue, 14 May 2013 16:13:10 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2084774-congo-to-create-city-honor-patrice-lumumba.html 2013-05-14T16:13:10Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2083376-japanese-mayor-wartime-sex-slaves-were.html TOKYO (AP) — An outspoken nationalist mayor said the Japanese military's forced prostitution of Asian women before and during World War II was necessary to "maintain discipline" in the ranks and provide rest for soldiers who risked their lives in battle. The comments made Monday are already raising ire in neighboring countries that bore the brunt of Japan... Tue, 14 May 2013 11:38:33 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2083376-japanese-mayor-wartime-sex-slaves-were.html 2013-05-14T11:38:33Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2083542-ex-philippine-president-elected-mayor-manila.html MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Former President Joseph Estrada was declared the winner of Manila's mayoral election on Tuesday, his first ballot victory since his ouster in a 2001 anti-corruption revolt and a possible prelude to a return to higher office. Estrada's was among a host of familiar names, including former first lady Imelda Marcos, to score wins in... Tue, 14 May 2013 10:36:44 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2083542-ex-philippine-president-elected-mayor-manila.html 2013-05-14T10:36:44Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/europe/2082224-hundreds-bicyclists-pour-through-dutch-museum.html AMSTERDAM (AP) — Guards removed the final barriers blocking the way, and a cheer went up from the crowd. Moments later, a small army mounted on bicycles of all shapes and sizes eagerly stormed the path that leads straight through the heart of the Netherlands' newly renovated national museum. Their bells were ringing all the way. It has taken Amsterdam's p... Mon, 13 May 2013 19:22:30 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/europe/2082224-hundreds-bicyclists-pour-through-dutch-museum.html 2013-05-13T19:22:30Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2079898-turkey-wont-drawn-syria-conflict.html ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey's prime minister vowed Sunday his country won't be drawn into Syria's civil war, despite twin car bombings the government believes were carried out by a group of Turks with close ties to pro-government groups in Syria. The bombings left 46 people dead and marked the biggest incident of violence across the border since the star... Sun, 12 May 2013 16:17:16 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2079898-turkey-wont-drawn-syria-conflict.html 2013-05-12T16:17:16Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2078492-pakistani-prime-minister-declares-victory.html ISLAMABAD (AP) — Former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif declared victory following a historic election marred by violence Saturday, a remarkable comeback for a leader once toppled in a military coup and sent into exile. The 63-year-old Sharif, who has twice served as premier, touted his success after unofficial, partial vote counts showed his Pakist... Sun, 12 May 2013 00:38:58 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2078492-pakistani-prime-minister-declares-victory.html 2013-05-12T00:38:58Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2076024-seeking-re-election-imelda-extends-marcos-dynasty.html MARCOS, Philippines (AP) — Twenty-seven years after a public revolt ousted her dictator husband, Imelda Marcos is the Philippines' ultimate political survivor: She dazzled voters with her bouffant hairstyle, oversized jewelry and big talk on the campaign trail this week bidding to keep her seat in Congress. Ferdinand Marcos' widow is widely expected to wi... Sat, 11 May 2013 00:27:28 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2076024-seeking-re-election-imelda-extends-marcos-dynasty.html 2013-05-11T00:27:28Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2076256-2-popes-praying-egyptian-copt-pope-francis.html VATICAN CITY (AP) — Two popes prayed together Friday at the Vatican, one Catholic and one Orthodox, in a sign of improving ties following the election of new leaders for both churches. Pope Francis welcomed the head of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Egypt, Pope Tawadros II, in the first such meeting at the Vatican in 40 years, saying his visit "strengthens... Fri, 10 May 2013 12:57:23 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2076256-2-popes-praying-egyptian-copt-pope-francis.html 2013-05-10T12:57:23Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2070932-pakistans-imran-khan-3-fractured-vertebrae.html LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Prominent Pakistani politician Imran Khan is expected to make a full recovery despite fracturing three vertebrae and a rib in a dramatic fall at a political rally, his doctor said Wednesday. Khan, a former cricket legend whose party is a leading contender in this week's national elections, toppled about 5 meters (15 feet) off a for... Wed, 08 May 2013 16:40:18 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2070932-pakistans-imran-khan-3-fractured-vertebrae.html 2013-05-08T16:40:18Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2071234-weapons-war-spill-blood-nigerias-insurgency.html LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — At first, the Islamic extremists in Nigeria's dusty northeast rode on the backs of motorcycles, firing on government officials and other perceived enemies with worn Kalashnikov assault rifles hidden beneath their flowing robes. Now, they come prepared for war. When Islamic fighters drove into a town in northeast Nigeria on Tuesday, t... Wed, 08 May 2013 13:37:31 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2071234-weapons-war-spill-blood-nigerias-insurgency.html 2013-05-08T13:37:31Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/europe/2068220-mayor-want-bomb-suspect-buried-boston.html BOSTON (AP) — An aide to Boston Mayor Thomas Menino says the mayor does not want marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev buried in Boston and calls the decision "a family issue." The aide said Tuesday Menino believes the body should be sent back to Russia, where his parents live. Menino believes it wouldn't be appropriate for the burial to be in Boston... Tue, 07 May 2013 23:26:46 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/europe/2068220-mayor-want-bomb-suspect-buried-boston.html 2013-05-07T23:26:46Z http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/celebrity/2067172-apnewsbreak-harry-to-visit-storm-wrecked-us-town.html POINT PLEASANT BEACH, New Jersey (AP) — The mayor of a storm-wrecked Jersey shore town said Monday that England's Prince Harry will visit next week before heading to a news conference nearby. Mantoloking Mayor George Nebel said Monday that Harry, an heir to the British throne, will take a short walk along Barnegat Lane, along the town's bay front, during ... Mon, 06 May 2013 22:19:48 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/celebrity/2067172-apnewsbreak-harry-to-visit-storm-wrecked-us-town.html 2013-05-06T22:19:48Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2062538-sunnis-flee-syrian-city-reports-killings.html BEIRUT (AP) — Thousands of Sunni Muslims fled a Syrian coastal town Saturday, a day after reports circulated that dozens of people, including children, had been killed by pro-government gunmen in the area, activists said. The violence occurred as embattled Syrian President Bashar Assad made his second public appearance in a week in the capital, Damascus. ... Sat, 04 May 2013 19:30:37 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2062538-sunnis-flee-syrian-city-reports-killings.html 2013-05-04T19:30:37Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2063174-blasts-pakistan-port-city-kill-3-ahead-vote.html KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Two blasts in Pakistan's southern city of Karachi killed three people near the office of a political party critical of the Taliban, a police officer said, heightening tensions ahead of the country's historic May 11 election. Police officer Aamir Farooqi said the explosions late Saturday also wounded another 22 people. A spokesman ... Sat, 04 May 2013 18:43:59 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2063174-blasts-pakistan-port-city-kill-3-ahead-vote.html 2013-05-04T18:43:59Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2058050-pakistans-lead-prosecutor-bhutto-case-killed.html ISLAMABAD (AP) — Gunmen on Friday killed the lead Pakistani prosecutor in two high-profile cases — the assassination of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, and the brutal assault on civilians in Mumbai — shocking a country reeling from Taliban attacks as it prepares for nationwide elections. Chaudhry Zulfikar Ali was gunned down in a hail of bullets as ... Fri, 03 May 2013 16:48:34 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2058050-pakistans-lead-prosecutor-bhutto-case-killed.html 2013-05-03T16:48:34Z http://www.mail.com/int/scitech/news/2058120-police-politicians-push-surveillance-boston.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Police and politicians across the U.S. are pointing to the surveillance video that was used to help identify the Boston Marathon bombing suspects as a reason to get more electronic eyes on their streets. Efforts include trying to gain police access to cameras used to monitor traffic, expanding surveillance networks in some major cities ... Thu, 02 May 2013 19:12:43 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/scitech/news/2058120-police-politicians-push-surveillance-boston.html 2013-05-02T19:12:43Z http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/lifestyle/2057888-greek-lawmaker-accused-trying-to-punch-mayor.html ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A lawmaker from Greece's extreme-right Golden Dawn party allegedly tried to punch the mayor of Athens on Thursday, swinging at him but reportedly missing and hitting a 12-year-old girl instead. The confrontation came hours after police used pepper spray to prevent the nationalist party from distributing free food to Greek citizens on... Thu, 02 May 2013 16:18:49 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/lifestyle/2057888-greek-lawmaker-accused-trying-to-punch-mayor.html 2013-05-02T16:18:49Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2055416-ap-interview-sunni-iraq-official-criticizes-force.html BAGHDAD (AP) — The Sunni head of a committee established to investigate deadly clashes that erupted at a protest camp in Iraq last week said Wednesday that he believes excessive force was used by security forces as they tried to make arrests among anti-government demonstrators. The April 23 clashes in the town of Hawija, about 240 kilometers (150 miles) n... Wed, 01 May 2013 20:36:28 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2055416-ap-interview-sunni-iraq-official-criticizes-force.html 2013-05-01T20:36:28Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/europe/2055506-police-clash-with-demonstrators-istanbul.html ISTANBUL (AP) — Violent clashes erupted between police and protesters in Istanbul on Wednesday, when hundreds tried to breach barricades and reach the city's main square to mark May Day in defiance of a government ban. Some demonstrators hurled stones, gasoline bombs and fireworks at riot police, who responded with tear gas as clashes broke out on side st... Wed, 01 May 2013 11:40:04 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/europe/2055506-police-clash-with-demonstrators-istanbul.html 2013-05-01T11:40:04Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2051886-mexican-officials-daughter-restaurant-closed.html MEXICO CITY (AP) — A Mexican official's daughter has caused a scandal by sending inspectors to shut down a restaurant that didn't give her the table she wanted. It's the latest of several cases of seeming arrogance by the wealthy and well-connected that have caused anger recently in a country with deep class divisions. Many people say string-pulling and i... Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:34:16 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2051886-mexican-officials-daughter-restaurant-closed.html 2013-04-29T21:34:16Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2051156-euro-mayors-try-to-youths-going-to-syria.html MECHELEN, Belgium (AP) — From his city hall under Belgium's most imposing cathedral, Mayor Bart Somers is wracking his brains trying to figure out how to keep young Muslims from going to fight "holy war" in Syria against the Assad regime. Through much of western Europe, scores of Islamic youths have heeded the call to take up arms for a cause that is only... Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:57:11 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2051156-euro-mayors-try-to-youths-going-to-syria.html 2013-04-29T19:57:11Z