Sunday, May 19th, 2013

US policy seen as factor in Somalia famine deaths – Los Angeles Times

May 2, 2013 by  
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Aljazeera.com US policy seen as factor in Somalia famine deaths Los Angeles Times The effect of nations' collective failure to grapple with the complex problems of getting aid into famine -stricken southern Somalia has only now been established: Nearly 260,000 people died, half of them children younger than 5, according to a report … UN says Somalia famine killed nearly 260000 Aljazeera.com 'Off the charts': 133000 Somali children die in famine after militant ban … Washington Post Somalia Famine Killed 133000 Children Under The Age Of 5 Huffington Post BBC News ?- Globe and Mail all 84 news articles??

Somalia Famine Killed 133000 Children Under The Age Of 5 – Huffington Post

Aljazeera.com Somalia Famine Killed 133000 Children Under The Age Of 5 Huffington Post The first in-depth study of famine deaths in Somalia in 2011 was released Thursday, and it estimates that 133,000 children under age 5 died, with child death rates approaching 20 percent in some communities. That's 133,000 under-5 child deaths out of … UN says Somalia famine killed nearly 260000 Aljazeera.com US policy seen as factor in Somalia famine deaths Los Angeles Times The Somali famine : an African crisis Globe and Mail BBC News ?- UN News Centre all 86 news articles??

Bell corruption trial: Decision to retry comes next month – Los Angeles Times

April 23, 2013 by  
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CBS Local Bell corruption trial: Decision to retry comes next month Los Angeles Times Prosecutors said they will announce a decision next month on whether to retry five former Bell City Council members accused of corruption . The council members were convicted last month on some charges, and acquitted on others. The jury deadlocked 9-3 … Hearing Postponed For 5 Former Bell Corruption Defendants CBS Local Prosecutors in Bell corruption trial may retry ex-city officials convicted of … 89.3 KPCC all 3 news articles??

Guatemala war crimes trial rulings spur protests – Los Angeles Times

April 20, 2013 by  
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The Guardian Guatemala war crimes trial rulings spur protests Los Angeles Times “This is a blow to the numerous victims of the atrocities committed during Guatemala's civil war , who have been waiting for more than 30 years for justice to be done and for remedies,” United Nations human rights spokesman Rupert Colville said Friday … Rios Montt genocide trial up in air as Guatemalan judges squabble Stabroek News Guatemala's Judge Suspends Trial of Former Military Ruler Fars News Agency Halt to genocide trial in Guatemala is blow to victims – UN www.worldbulletin.net New York Times all 55 news articles??

Protests follow judges’ rulings in Guatemalan war crimes trial – Los Angeles Times

April 19, 2013 by  
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Livemint Protests follow judges' rulings in Guatemalan war crimes trial Los Angeles Times “This is a blow to the numerous victims of the atrocities committed during Guatemala's civil war , who have been waiting for more than 30 years for justice to be done and for remedies,” United Nations human rights spokesman Rupert Colville said in … Rios Montt genocide trial up in air as Guatemalan judges squabble Reuters UK Halt to Guatemala genocide trial a blow Independent Online Trial Annulment in Guatemala Rejected by Judge New York Times MinnPost.com ?- Huffington Post ?- Globe and Mail all 47 news articles??

Peggy Riley talks polygamy, faith, ‘Amity and Sorrow’ – Los Angeles Times

April 19, 2013 by  
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Peggy Riley talks polygamy, faith, 'Amity and Sorrow' Los Angeles Times Amaranth, the first of 50 wives to a polygamist cult founder, and her daughters Amity and Sorrow, escape a community full of rape, incest and abuse, driving for four straight days for fear of being caught. After crashing their … It is there in any …

Court reduces ex-South Gate official’s corruption convictions – Los Angeles Times

April 16, 2013 by  
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Court reduces ex-South Gate official's corruption convictions Los Angeles Times Most of Robles' convictions were thrown out as a result of a 2010 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that narrowed the scope of a federal corruption law. The high court said the law could not be used to prosecute people for failure to disclose conflicts of …

Corruption convictions reduced for former South Gate official – Los Angeles Times

April 15, 2013 by  
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Corruption convictions reduced for former South Gate official Los Angeles Times Most of Robles' convictions were thrown out as a result of a 2010 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that narrowed the scope of a federal corruption law. The high court said the law could not be used to prosecute people for failure to disclose conflicts of …

New York crackdown shines spotlight on festering corruption problem at state level – Fox News

April 5, 2013 by  
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Newsday New York crackdown shines spotlight on festering corruption problem at state level Fox News “The allegations illustrate the corruption of an elected representative's core function — a legislator selling legislation,” Bharara said Thursday. “And based on these allegations, it becomes more and more difficult to avoid the sad conclusion that … Wiretaps shed light on New York corruption USA TODAY NY corruption probe: Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Preet Bharara call for reforms Newsday The Bronx Arrests: NY's Corruption Nightmare New York Post Los Angeles Times ?- WBGH ?- The Business Review (Albany) (blog) all 122 news articles??

New York assemblyman public corruption informant since 2009 – USA TODAY

April 5, 2013 by  
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Politicker New York assemblyman public corruption informant since 2009 USA TODAY ALBANY, N.Y — An assemblyman, revealed Thursday he has been an informant since 2009 and helped prosecutors in public- corruption cases — sending shock waves through Albany and fueling speculation that more lawmakers could be taken down in … Federal authorities announce corruption charges against two NY assemblymen Fox News Another New York lawmaker charged in corruption case Los Angeles Times New York is shamed 'Capitol' of corruption New York Post Reuters ?- Politicker ?- Huffington Post all 114 news articles??

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