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    May 19, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  1. Cause for hope -- and fear -- in Pakistan

    There is reason for hope in Nawaz Sharif's victory in the recent Pakistani elections. Sharif, who has twice served as Pakistan's prime minister, has said he wants to build a more robust democracy, revive the country's shattered economy and end the military's 40-year domination of its politics. He has also promised to improve relations with India and take on the radical Islamist terrorism that has tormented Pakistan. The United States should assist him in every way possible to achieve those goals.
    There is reason for hope in Nawaz Sharif's victory in the recent Pakistani elections. Sharif, who has twice served as Pakistan's prime minister, has said he wants to build a more robust democracy, revive the country's shattered economy and end the...

    Tags: Mohammed Omar, Taliban, Politics, Barack Obama, Directorate for Inter-Services Intelligence

    2. May 18, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  2. Fluoridated water? Not all Portlanders will drink to that

    PORTLAND, Ore. — Proponents of fluoridating Portland's water supply had no trouble getting the local Urban League on board. Here in the biggest city in the country that still doesn't treat its water to prevent tooth decay, studies show that low-income children and kids of color have been hit hardest by untreated cavities.
    PORTLAND, Ore. — Proponents of fluoridating Portland's water supply had no trouble getting the local Urban League on board. Here in the biggest city in the country that still doesn't treat its water to prevent tooth decay, studies show that low-...

    Tags: American Medical Association, Politics, NAACP, American Cancer Society, Dental Health

    3. May 18, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  3. Arizona's limits on immigrant driver's licenses upheld

    TUCSON — Young people granted immigration relief and work permits under a new Obama administration program still won't be able to obtain driver's licenses in Arizona, a federal judge has ruled.
    TUCSON — Young people granted immigration relief and work permits under a new Obama administration program still won't be able to obtain driver's licenses in Arizona, a federal judge has ruled. Although the decision is a win for Republican Gov....

    Tags: DREAM Act, Immigration Reform Legislation (2013), Laws, Politics, Barack Obama

    4. May 18, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  4. In a border town, a newspaper forced to be silent

    LAREDO, Texas -- A recent wave of kidnappings in Nuevo Laredo was prominently featured in a recent Sunday edition of El Mañana, one of the largest and most long-standing Spanish-language newspapers on the border.
    LAREDO, Texas -- A recent wave of kidnappings in Nuevo Laredo was prominently featured in a recent Sunday edition of El Mañana, one of the largest and most long-standing Spanish-language newspapers on the border. But the story carried no byline, and...

    Tags: Human Rights, Politics, Newspaper and Magazine, Crime, Law and Justice, Mexico

    5. May 16, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  5. New videos from Syria spotlight conflict's brutality

    New video surfaced on the Internet on Thursday purporting to show Syrian rebel fighters killing 11 prisoners they accused of taking part in massacres by forces loyal to President Bashar Assad. It was the latest of many grisly videos that have...

    Tags: Politics, Murder, Crime, Law and Justice, Syrian Civil War (2011 - present ), United Nations

    6. May 16, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  6. Letters: Journalists have rights -- and responsibilities

    Re "Journalists' records secretly collected," May 14 With any right there are associated responsibilities and restrictions. The 2nd Amendment guarantees the right to bear arms — well, not if you are a convicted felon or criminally insane. The...

    Tags: Darrell E Issa, Personal Data Collection, Politics, Central Intelligence Agency, Personal Weapon Control

    7. May 15, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  7. O.J. Simpson shows a few flashes of old self in Las Vegas court

    LAS VEGAS — On this day, there was no Johnnie Cochran. There was no brash fist-pumping former Heisman Trophy winner in a tailored suit hugging his lead defense attorney after beating murder charges in a California courtroom.
    LAS VEGAS — On this day, there was no Johnnie Cochran. There was no brash fist-pumping former Heisman Trophy winner in a tailored suit hugging his lead defense attorney after beating murder charges in a California courtroom. After a nearly five-...

    Tags: O.J. Simpson, Crime, Law and Justice, Murder, Lawyers, Litigation

    8. May 17, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  8. Myanmar frees dissidents before leader's U.S. visit

    NEW DELHI — Myanmar President Thein Sein released some 20 political prisoners Friday, days before a historic summit with President Obama in Washington early next week, according to officials and prisoner rights groups.
    NEW DELHI — Myanmar President Thein Sein released some 20 political prisoners Friday, days before a historic summit with President Obama in Washington early next week, according to officials and prisoner rights groups. The ex-general's...

    Tags: Burma, European Union, Politics, Media Industry, Barack Obama

    9. May 15, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  9. O.J. Simpson testifies in bid for new trial

    LAS VEGAS -- Appearing confident but sometimes emotional, O.J. Simpson testified Wednesday that he did not know guns were involved in a confrontation with sports memorabilia dealers that led to his conviction for armed robbery and kidnapping, and a sentence that could keep him behind bars for life.
    LAS VEGAS -- Appearing confident but sometimes emotional, O.J. Simpson testified Wednesday that he did not know guns were involved in a confrontation with sports memorabilia dealers that led to his conviction for armed robbery and kidnapping, and a...

    Tags: O.J. Simpson, Theft, Defendants, Prosecution, Crime, Law and Justice

    10. May 17, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  10. Simpson's ex-lawyer Yale Galanter says O.J. knew about the guns

    LAS VEGAS — The lawyer who unsuccessfully defended O.J. Simpson against armed robbery charges testified Friday his client knew two companions had guns in a 2007 confrontation with memorabilia dealers.
    LAS VEGAS — The lawyer who unsuccessfully defended O.J. Simpson against armed robbery charges testified Friday his client knew two companions had guns in a 2007 confrontation with memorabilia dealers. Miami attorney Yale Galanter contradicted much...

    Tags: O.J. Simpson, Hotel and Accommodation Industry, Theft, Crime, Law and Justice, Civil Rights

    11. May 17, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  11. Gay rights activists in Mexico City accuse police of abuses

    MEXICO CITY -- Same-sex marriage is legal in this city. Gay and lesbian couples can adopt children, and the government <span>touts tolerance and respect for "sexual diversity"</span> in messages posted on subway platforms and bus billboards.
    MEXICO CITY -- Same-sex marriage is legal in this city. Gay and lesbian couples can adopt children, and the government touts tolerance and respect for "sexual diversity" in messages posted on subway platforms and bus billboards. Yet, according to...

    Tags: Gay Rights, Discrimination, Minority Groups, Politics, Media Industry

    12. May 17, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  12. Myanmar frees group of dissidents ahead of summit with U.S.

    NEW DELHI --&nbsp; Some 20 political prisoners were released in Myanmar on Friday, just days before a a historic summit between the country's leader and President Obama in Washington, officials and prisoner rights groups said.
    NEW DELHI --  Some 20 political prisoners were released in Myanmar on Friday, just days before a a historic summit between the country's leader and President Obama in Washington, officials and prisoner rights groups said. President Thein Sein will be the...

    Tags: Pakistan, European Union, Burma, Thein Sein, Politics

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