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    Jun 19, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  1. Obama defends NSA digital surveillance programs

    BERLIN -- President Obama tried to reassure skeptical Europeans about sweeping U.S. digital surveillance programs expanded under his watch, arguing that the programs are circumscribed, overseen by a court and effective.
    BERLIN -- President Obama tried to reassure skeptical Europeans about sweeping U.S. digital surveillance programs expanded under his watch, arguing that the programs are circumscribed, overseen by a court and effective. "What I can say to everybody in...

    Tags: National Security Agency, Computer Networking and Internet, G8, Angela Merkel, Crime, Law and Justice

    2. Jun 19, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  2. Muslims sue NYPD over monitoring of mosques, congregants

    New York Muslims have filed a federal lawsuit against the New York Police Department <strong> </strong>over the department's surveillance of Muslims, which they called invasive and unconstitutional.
    New York Muslims have filed a federal lawsuit against the New York Police Department over the department's surveillance of Muslims, which they called invasive and unconstitutional. The public debate over government surveillance has crescendoed over...

    Tags: Religion and Belief, Islam, Government, Justice and Rights, Sports

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

  3. Old guard, young blood clash in Salinas' halls of power

    SALINAS, Calif. &mdash; Early evening in the "Salad Bowl of the World" and the City Council meeting is standing room only. The murmur of the crowd drips with anticipation. The bickering has been building for weeks.
    SALINAS, Calif. — Early evening in the "Salad Bowl of the World" and the City Council meeting is standing room only. The murmur of the crowd drips with anticipation. The bickering has been building for weeks. "I want to remind everyone," warned...

    Tags: Voting, Justice and Rights, U.S. Department of Justice, Labor Legislation, Minority Groups

    4. Jun 18, 2013 |Story| AP Member Choice Complete

  4. G-8 leaders back Syrian peace talks but differ on Assad

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    ENNISKILLEN, Northern Ireland -- President Obama, Russian President Vladimir Putin and other world leaders joined forces Tuesday in seeking a negotiated Syrian peace settlement that would forge a “united, inclusive and democratic” government...

    Tags: G8, Vladimir Putin, Government, Justice and Rights, David Cameron

    5. Jun 18, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  5. U.S. senators seek review of spending in Honduras

    MEXICO CITY -- Alarmed by what they call troubling reports of human rights atrocities in Honduras, 21 U.S. senators are calling on the Obama administration to review how U.S. money is being spent in support of possibly abusive security forces.
    MEXICO CITY -- Alarmed by what they call troubling reports of human rights atrocities in Honduras, 21 U.S. senators are calling on the Obama administration to review how U.S. money is being spent in support of possibly abusive security forces. In a...

    Tags: Barbara Boxer, U.S. Congress, U.S. Department of State, Barbara A. Mikulski, Justice and Rights

    6. Jun 18, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  6. Irwin Held dies at 87; longtime owner of Barney's Beanery

    Irwin Held, whose license-plate-festooned West Hollywood beer-and-burger spot drew praise from rock stars but protests from gay rights activists, has died. He was 87.
    Irwin Held, whose license-plate-festooned West Hollywood beer-and-burger spot drew praise from rock stars but protests from gay rights activists, has died. He was 87. Held died Monday in his Los Angeles home, family members said. He had a kidney...

    Tags: Religion and Belief, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Justice and Rights, Bronx (New York City), Lifestyle and Leisure

    7. Jun 17, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  7. The Week Ahead: 'Troubles' site hosts G-8, Obama's 'Yes we scan'

    <strong>Northern Ireland venue for G-8 summit showcases recovery from 'the Troubles'</strong>
    Northern Ireland venue for G-8 summit showcases recovery from 'the Troubles' Monday-Tuesday, June 17-18 -- Security is always a challenge at the annual Group of 8 summit, and this year host nation Britain has made the task particularly daunting with its...

    Tags: G8, Edward Snowden, Angela Merkel, Vladimir Putin, Justice and Rights

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

  8. Supreme Court to hear housing discrimination case

    WASHINGTON &mdash; The Supreme Court reached out Monday to take up a politically volatile housing discrimination issue that the Obama administration had gone to great lengths to keep away from the court.
    WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court reached out Monday to take up a politically volatile housing discrimination issue that the Obama administration had gone to great lengths to keep away from the court. The justices voted to hear a New Jersey city's...

    Tags: Career and Workplace, Social Issues, Crime, Law and Justice, Justice and Rights, U.S. Department of Justice

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

  9. Supreme Court considers landmark equality cases

    WASHINGTON &mdash; The Supreme Court has devoted decades to giving meaning to the Constitution's promise of equality for all before the law.
    WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court has devoted decades to giving meaning to the Constitution's promise of equality for all before the law. Now, as the court heads into the final two weeks of this year's term, the justices may be about to close one...

    Tags: John G. Roberts, Jr., Justice and Rights, Voting, Family, Marriage

    10. Jun 15, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  10. Edward Snowden wrong about Hong Kong, some in territory say

    HONG KONG &mdash; It's probably for the best that Edward Snowden didn't turn up at a weekend rally in support of him here in this former British colony. Having declared that he has faith in Hong Kong's rule of law, and that he believes the courts and people of the semiautonomous Chinese territory will decide his fate, he might have been distressed by legislator Claudia Mo's downbeat remarks.
    HONG KONG — It's probably for the best that Edward Snowden didn't turn up at a weekend rally in support of him here in this former British colony. Having declared that he has faith in Hong Kong's rule of law, and that he believes the courts and...

    Tags: Hong Kong, Edward Snowden, Justice and Rights, Corporate Officers, China

    11. Jun 15, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  11. Rowhani appears headed to landslide win in Iran elections

    TEHRAN &mdash; Hassan Rowhani, a cleric embraced by reformists and moderates as an alternative to the nation&rsquo;s hard-line leadership,&nbsp; appeared headed&nbsp; toward a landslide victory Saturday in elections&nbsp; to succeed Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
    TEHRAN — Hassan Rowhani, a cleric embraced by reformists and moderates as an alternative to the nation’s hard-line leadership,  appeared headed  toward a landslide victory Saturday in elections  to succeed Iranian President Mahmoud...

    Tags: Avalanches and Landslides, Ali Akbar Velayati, Mohsen Rezai, Government, Justice and Rights

    12. Jun 14, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  12. China has several options on Edward Snowden

    BEIJING &mdash; With Edward Snowden in Hong Kong dribbling out morsels on U.S. cyber surveillance activities to the press, Chinese authorities have several choices for dealing with him.
    BEIJING — With Edward Snowden in Hong Kong dribbling out morsels on U.S. cyber surveillance activities to the press, Chinese authorities have several choices for dealing with him. Their options include offering asylum to the former U.S....

    Tags: Hong Kong, Computing and Information Technology Industry, Edward Snowden, Government, Justice and Rights

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