Mexico sends thousands of soldiers to stop violence after death of drug lord
Mexico has deployed thousands of soldiers to bolster security after a wave of violence erupted following the death of a powerful drug lord, the country's security minister has said, BBC reported.
Defence Secretary Ricardo Trevilla said an extra 2,500 soldiers had been sent to western Mexico on Monday, with the government saying about 9,500 troops have been deployed overall since Sunday.
At least 20 states have seen unrest since Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes - better known as "El Mencho" - died in custody on Sunday shortly after being captured by Mexican special forces in Jalisco state, according to BBC.
More than 5,000 flights cancelled as US east coast digs out of record snow
A major snow storm hit the US east coast on Monday with record-breaking snow, causing disruptions for millions and thousands of flight cancellations, BBC reported.
Parts of Rhode Island and Massachusetts have seen nearly 37in (94cm) of snow fall, with more than 19in in New York City's Central Park, the National Weather Service said.
There have been "near impossible" travel conditions in New York, a state agency warned. More than 600,000 homes and businesses on the east coast endured power outages, with New Jersey and Massachusetts the worst hit, according to BBC.
Former UK ambassador Mandelson arrested after Epstein revelations
Former British ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson was arrested by London police on Monday on suspicion of misconduct in public office, following revelations over his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, BBC reported.
Mandelson, 72, was fired from the most prestigious posting in Britain's diplomatic service in September, when the depth of his friendship with Epstein started to become clear.
Police earlier this month began a criminal investigation into Mandelson after Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government passed on communications between the former ambassador and Epstein, according to BBC.
SC seeks EC file on Durga Prasain case
The Supreme Court has issued an order, asking for the original file related to the decision of the Election Commission to arrest and take action against medical entrepreneur and political activist Durga Prasain.
A division bench of Justices Nahakul Subedi and Meghraj Pokharel on Monday ordered that the file, submitted by the Election Commission to the District Police Range, Kathmandu on February 16, be presented before the court.
The court has scheduled the next hearing for Tuesday.
