(11 stories) Leader's death a new challenge for Cuba's 'Ladies'

World News - News October 16, 2011 See World News Weather Leader's death a new challenge for Cuba's 'Ladies' (Fort Mill Times) Cuba's Ladies in White have vowed to keep protesting against the island's communist-run government despite the death of their late founder and spiritual leader, but the loss presents new challenges for a dissident group already struggling to be visible and influential among islanders. Africa drought aid appeal hits 72m (Midhurst and Petworth) British aid agencies have raised A 72 million for drought victims in East Africa, the highest total ever for a food crisis. In Israel, a charged debate over prisoner release (Deseret News) The relatives of Israelis killed in Palestinian attacks waged a charged debate Sunday over the release of militants this week in a deal to free an Israeli soldier held by Hamas for five years. Activists: Syrian troops fire on funeral in east (Peninsula Clarion) Activists say Syrian government troops have fired live ammunition to disperse mourners gathered for the funeral of an activist in the country's east. Yemeni forces fire on protesters, killing 4 (Lake Wylie Pilot) Yemeni security forces opened fire Sunday on anti-government protesters marching through the capital killing at least four people, a medical official said. Japan's aging air force plans major overhaul (StarNewsOnline) Warplanes bearing the bright red Rising Sun logo roared overhead Sunday as Japan held a once-every-three-years display to showcase one of the best air forces in Asia. Thailand: Bangkok Escapes Floods As Waters Recede (Salon) Thailand's government is expressing confidence that Bangkok will escape the worst flooding to hit this nation in decades as flood waters begin receding across central plains north of the capital. Royal accolade for Wootton Bassett (Andover Advertiser) The role of the town of Wootton Bassett in commemorating the members of the armed forces who have died while on service abroad is to be recognised with the awarding of the "Royal" accolade. UN rep: 14 officers, prison officials to be tried in death of 11 inmates during Haiti escape (Star Tribune) Fourteen police officers and prison officials in Haiti will be tried in the death of at least 11 inmates during a prison break, a United Nations representative said Saturday. Fight in Matamoros prison leaves 20 inmates dead (Chambersburg Public Opinion) A bloody, hours-long fight in a prison in the Mexican border city of Matamoros on Saturday left 20 inmates dead and 12 injured, state officials said. Stunned by bloodshed, Egyptians torn over army (WHDH) An army crackdown on a protest that killed more than 20 Christians has not only stunned Egyptians, it has left them with deeply torn feelings toward the force seen as the protector of the nation. More World News News...

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