Even Colombians accustomed to treachery and deceit after more than a half-century of civil conflict and drug-related violence were stunned by the arrest of a one-time provincial lawmaker for allegedly helping plan the mass kidnapping of 11 colleagues later slain by leftist rebels.

MARPLE Burglary The front door was forced and three jewelry boxes and two TVs stolen, May 9, from a home in the unit block of Strathaven Drive.

All police stations and the paramilitary forces have been put on alert after six students' organisations launched fresh agitations in Manipur, demanding justice in the “murder” of Richard Loitam i...