Four men arrested for rape in DelhiOctober 7th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Four youngsters have been arrested here for raping a 20-year-old computer teacher in west Delhi, police said Wednesday. Niranjan, 20, Dilip, 23, Rama, 20, and his brother Harish, 22, were arrested for kidnapping and raping the woman late Monday when she was returning home with her friend Satyaprakash, police said.
US closing some Bolivia programs, new sign of tensionsSeptember 20th, 2009 US closing some programs in BoliviaLA PAZ, Bolivia — The U.S. Embassy in Bolivia says it is closing some democracy-promotion programs at the request of the Bolivian government.
Mennonite man dies after brethren tie him to a pole for 9 hoursSeptember 17th, 2009 Mennonite man killed by brethrenLA PAZ, Bolivia — A Mennonite father of nine has died after being hung from a pole for nine hours by 22 of his brethren who accused him of rape, abuse and violating their religious rules, police said. There have been no arrests for the death of Franz Wieler Kloss, 37, but police said community members thought he was a participant in a two-year mass rape case that was uncovered this summer.
Bolivia's Morales decides to go ahead with purchase of presidential plane from RussiaSeptember 12th, 2009 Bolivia to buy presidential plane from RussiaLA PAZ, Bolivia — President Evo Morales says Bolivia has decided to buy a presidential plane from Russia after Moscow offered to set up an aircraft maintenance center in the South American nation. Defense Minister Walker San Miguel announced in early August that Bolivia had agreed to purchase an Antonov presidential plane with satellite phone, Internet links and a meeting room from Russia for $30 million.
Iranian diplomat: $280 million loan approved for BoliviaJuly 29th, 2009 Iran approves $280 million loan for BoliviaLA PAZ, Bolivia — Iran's top diplomat in Bolivia says the Islamic republic has approved a $280 million low-interest loan for President Evo Morales' government to use as it sees fit. Gas and oil exploration are possibilities.
Bolivia coca growers say they'll contribute crop to help Morales' re-electionJuly 19th, 2009 Bolivia coca growers back Morales re-electionLA PAZ, Bolivia — A leader of coca growers in Central Bolivia says the farmers are putting their controversial crop behind President Evo Morales' campaign for re-election. Asterio Romero tells the government's Patria Nueva radio station that each of his union's 45,000 members will donate a pound of coca to help Morales in the December election.
Anchorage police officer accused of raping women while on dutyJuly 16th, 2009 Anchorage officer accused of rape while on dutyANCHORAGE, Alaska — An Anchorage police officer has been accused of sexually assaulting multiple women while he was on duty. Anthony Rollins, a 13-year veteran and former department spokesman, was indicted by a grand jury and arrested Wednesday.
Mennonites gather outside Ohio convention to protest church exclusion of gays from worshipJuly 2nd, 2009 Mennonites protest church exclusion of gaysCOLUMBUS, Ohio — In a quiet act of defiance, gay and lesbian Mennonites dressed in bright pink gathered outside the church's official convention in Columbus on Thursday and criticized its leaders for trying to push them out. About 100 ministers and church members prayed, sang religious hymns and told stories of feeling ostracized growing up in the Mennonite church, which does not recognize openly gay people as official members.
12 killed in Bolivia bus accidentJune 12th, 2009 LA PAZ - Twelve people have been killed and several others injured when the bus in which they were travelling veered off the road and fell into a deep ravine in Bolivia. The accident occurred Thursday in the central Bolivian region of Cochabamba.
Man held for raping minor sister in DelhiJune 11th, 2009 NEW DELHI - A 26-year-old east Delhi resident was arrested Thursday for raping his 12-year-old sister, police said. Deshraj, who is a street vendor, was arrested after his family members caught him raping the girl late Wednesday, police said.
Kan. man convicted of raping women met on Craigslist found dead in jail of apparent suicideJune 10th, 2009 Kan. man convicted of Craigslist rape found deadWICHITA, Kan. — A man facing nearly 30 years in prison for raping three women who had advertised in the "erotic services" section of Craigslist apparently committed suicide in his Kansas jail cell.
Trooper arrested in Kashmir for 'raping' minorJune 8th, 2009 SRINAGAR - A paramilitary trooper was arrested Monday for his alleged involvement in the rape of a minor girl in a north Kashmir village, police said. Nazir Ahmed, a constable of an Indian Reserve Police (IRP) battalion, is accused of raping a 14-year-old girl in the Poshpora village near Tangmarg, 45 kms from here.
Policeman arrested in Kashmir for 'raping' minor (Lead)June 8th, 2009 SRINAGAR - A policeman was arrested Monday for his alleged involvement in the rape of a minor girl in a north Kashmir village, police said. Nazir Ahmed, a constable of an Indian Reserve Police (IRP) battalion, is accused of raping a 14-year-old girl in the Poshpora village near Tangmarg, 45 km from here.
Bolivia says Peru ties threatened by decision to harbor ex-officials accused in 2003 killingsMay 14th, 2009 Bolivia: Peru ties 'at risk' over refugee decisionLA PAZ, Bolivia — Bolivia's president says relations with Peru are at "high risk" after the neighboring nation gave refuge to two more former Bolivian officials accused in the 2003 army killings of dozens of protesters. Evo Morales says his government is considering its response to what he calls a "provocation and an open aggression" by his Peruvian counterpart, Alan Garcia.
14 killed in Bolivia bus accidentDecember 27th, 2008 LA PAZ - Two speeding buses crashed into each other, killing 14 passengers and leaving at least 43 wounded, local media reported. The accident took place a few kilometres from Oruro city, about 220 km south of La Paz, police said Saturday.
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