Philip Morris to buy out Carlos Slims stake in Mexican JV

West Australian - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

from their Mexican joint venture for about $700 million (462 million pounds).Grupo Carso will sell its 20 percent stake in Philip Morris Mexico in a deal that the U.S. company said would add marginally to its earnings per share in the fourth quarter.Philip Morris said the agreement was subject to final price adjustments based on the Mexican unit's performance over a period of time."We ...

John McAfees Belize home destroyed by fire

Middle East Times - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

U.S. Internet security pioneer John McAfee called the burning of his former Belize home last week suspicious. Two main structures at McAfee's compound on the outskirts of Orange Walk Town were destroyed Thursday by an out-of-control bush fire authorities told Britain's The Daily Telegraph. The fire is the latest twist in events following the businessman, who was sought for ...

Face of Defense Soldiers Cook Up Smiles in El Salvador

DefenseLink - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

By Army Staff Sgt. Ian ShayU.S. Army South SONSONATE, El Salvador, May 21, 2013 – Before coming to exercise Beyond the Horizon El Salvador 2013 here, soldiers might have expected to eat only a steady diet of packaged rations for the two-week duration. But fortunately for them, Joint Task Force Jaguar is equipped with Army-trained cooks and a mobile kitchen ...