Newsstand - 16 injured in protests over new Mexico City airport

16 injured in protests over new airport

Farmers protesting the construction of a new international airport near Mexico City clashed twice with police Thursday, leaving at least 16 people injured. Officials said seven police officers and court officials were taken hostage.

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Hostages Freed in Mexico Airport Standoff

http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/international/international-mexico-clash-hostages.html