Drug cartel infighting forces Mexicans to flee from their homes

West of Mexico City, a violent clash erupted between two rival gangs of drug traffickers. According to preliminary information, the confrontation took place between two factions of the same cartel, La Familia. Shootings took place in several villages, forcing between 800 and 1300 people to take refuge in the nearby town of Apatzingan.

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By Laurence CUVILLIER / Matthieu COMIN

30/10/2009 - PAKISTAN

Wave of deadly attacks leaves Taliban looking stronger

As Pakistan's army steps up its offensive against the Taliban, a recent string of devastating attacks in Pakistani cities has led local newspapers to talk of a "black October" and has widened the gap between the country's government and its people.

30/10/2009 - BRAZIL

Police attempt to fight fear in crime-ridden Rio Favelas

Only a few weeks after Rio won its bid to host the Olympics Games in 2016, crime levels have become a major concern after a police helicopter was shot down. Since then, almost 50 people have been killed in clashes between police and rival drug gangs.

30/10/2009 - FRANCE

Paris court halts Africa corruption probe

The Court of Appeal in Paris has called off a sensitive case looking into luxury properties and cars owned by ruling African families in France. The anti-corruption NGO behind the inquiry says it will appeal the decision.

29/10/2009 - DR CONGO

The endless war against Hutu rebels

In this Edition: FRANCE 24 looks at the growing human cost of a UN-backed government operation to crack down on rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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28/10/2009 - FOCUS

The fallout from 'Angolagate'

French authorities have come under pressure to say what they knew about the illegal sale of arms to Angola in the 1990s after a Paris court slapped jail terms and stiff fines on leading members of the French political and business establishment.