TOURIST KILLED: A U.S. tourist was killed after losing control of his mountain bike and plunging off a cliff while biking down Bolivia’s treacherous “Highway of Death,” rescue officials said Monday. Kenneth Mitchell, 56, died Saturday afternoon after falling about 230 feet.
TRADE TALK: President Bush and Mexican President Felipe Calderon defended free trade across North America on Monday. Opening a two-day summit with Calderon and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Bush hailed the benefits of cross-border trade despite rising protectionist sentiment on Capitol Hill.
NIGERIA UNREST: Nigerian militants renewed attacks Monday against oil facilities and a leading producer said exports could be affected, helping send oil prices to record levels. Militants say they are stepping up their activities after the arrest of one of their leaders.
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