Panama's ex-dictator Noriega has brain surgery

Panama's former military dictator Manuel Noriega underwent surgery on Tuesday to remove a benign brain tumor, with his family hoping the 83-year-old's recovery will prevent his return to prison.The tumor "was removed" and Noriega was now lying in an intensive care ward at the Santo Tomas Hospital in Panama City, his daughter Thays Noriega told AFP.Noriega's lawyer, Ezra Angel, said the operation was "successful," but did not have further details.