Prosecutor, 6 others killed in Guatemala
GUATEMALA CITY: A Guatemala federal prosecutor and six other people were killed in an attack near the Mexican border blamed on drug traffickers, officials said Monday.
The attackers burned the bodies of their victims, including Chiquimula prosecutor Irma Oliveras, a businessman and the director of a regional government social services agency, said Interior Minister Mauricio Lopez. The bodies of three bodyguards were found in another charred vehicle nearby. ''The modues operandi of the attackers corresponds to drug trafficking groups'' operating in the border region, he added. According to Lopez, the victims were returning from the inauguration of a hotel in La Messilla city.
Mexican drug cartels, especially Los Zetas, have expanded their operations to Guatemala, a source of cocaine being smuggled into the United States. About 42 percent of crimes and acts of violence in Guatemala are tied to drug trafficking, according to government estimates.
AFP
Pakistan, India to play first T20 today
BANGALORE: Pakistan and India will play their first T20 match here today (Tuesday) as cricketing ties between the South Asian neighbours resume after the Mumbai attacks.
The Pak-India series consists of two T20 and three ODIs and the captain of both teams have said spectators will get to see some good cricket.
The T20 match will begin at 6:30 PM (PST) while the second T20 match will be played in Ahmedabad on December 28.
GEO
We must be show unity against Terririosm, Asfand Yar Wali
We must be show unity against Terririosm, Asfand Yar Wali
EXPRESSPK