GEORGIA
TBILISI - The personal photographer to the Georgian president yesterday admitted to supplying a press photographer with secret information that was sent to a Russian secret service. Irakli Gedenidze said he gave Zurab Kurtsikidze details of the president’s itinerary and offices for money. The two and photographer Georgy Abdaladze were charged with espionage.
Mexico
24-hour toll: 40 deaths tied to gangs
MEXICO CITY - Fighting among the Zetas gang and other drug cartels led to the deaths of more than 40 people in three Mexican cities in a 24-hour span, an official said yesterday. At least 20 people were killed when gunmen opened fire in a bar late Friday in Monterrey. Eleven bodies were found earlier Friday near Mexico City, and 10 yesterday in Torreon.
