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Hundreds of men in the southern Mexico state of Guerrero have taken up arms to defend their villages against drug gangs, a vigilante movement born of frustration at extortion, killings and kidnappings in a region wracked by violence. (Photo by Dario Lopez-Mills/AP)

In Mexico, self-defense squads battle violence

By Mark Stevenson, Associated Press

 The young man at the roadside checkpoint wept softly behind the red bandanna that masked his face. At his side was a relic revolver, and his feet were shod … Read More

Many undocumented immigrants are afraid to get driver's licenses in Illinois.

Some undocumented immigrants afraid of going for Illinois driver’s licenses

By Associated Press

CHICAGO — When Illinois’ top political leaders touted a proposal to allow undocumented immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses, it was painted as public … Read More

Ecuador's Foreign Minister Ricardo Patino speaks during a press conference where he announced that Ecuador would grant asylum to WikiLeaks' founder Julian Assange, in Quito, Ecuador, Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012. The announcement comes two months after Assange took refuge in its London embassy to avoid extradition to Sweden to face questioning for alleged sexual misconduct. (AP Photo/Dolores Ochoa)

Ecuador grants asylum to WikiLeaks’ Assange

By The Associated Press

LONDON (AP) -- Ecuador said Thursday that it was granting asylum to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, a decision that thrilled supporters but will do little to … Read More