International news in brief

Bloomberg decries ruling on NYC stop-and-frisk policy

NEW YORK (AP):

A federal judge's stinging rebuke of the police department's stop-and-frisk policy as discriminatory could usher in a return to the days of high violent crime rates and end New York's tenure as "America's safest big city", Mayor Michael Bloomberg warned.

The ruling strikes at the heart of the legacy Bloomberg aims to leave when his third and final term ends this year. He said he would appeal, but likely will not be around long enough to deal with the repercussions.

Rescued 16-y-o Hannah Anderson now home

SAN DIEGO (AP):

A 16-year-old girl who was rescued during an FBI shootout with her captor in the Idaho wilderness is resting at home with family and friends, to begin what her father says, will be a slow recovery.

"She has been through a tremendous, horrific ordeal," said Brett Anderson, who declined to answer questions after reading a brief statement Monday. He pleaded for privacy.

Christopher Saincome, Hannah's grandfather, said his son-in-law wanted to take Hannah with him to Tennessee, where he recently moved. Saincome urged him to have her stay in the San Diego area, where she grew up and has a large circle of friends.

Kerry visits Brazil to shore up relations

BRASILIA, Brazil (AP):

Secretary of State John Kerry will seek to allay the concerns of Brazil's top leaders about US surveillance in their country, while highlighting the expanding relationship the US is nurturing with the economic powerhouse in Latin America.

Kerry will have talks with Brazilian officials, including President Dilma Rousseff, on Tuesday, as part of the Obama administration's quest for deeper relations with the region.