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Coliseum Commission leaders watched Springsteen from luxury suite
L.A. NOWOn the set list was a new song from the Boss, “We Take Care of Our Own” -– and that’s what four of the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena’s bosses did for Bruce Springsteen’s sold-out stand there. The taxpayer-owned... -
South American prison deaths tied to overcrowding, official says
World NowAn outbreak of prison deaths in South America has spurred United Nations human rights officials to speak up, saying the violence is tied to shoddy prison conditions and rampant overcrowding. At least eight inmates have been killed in the last two weeks in... -
Smaller legs of world cruises can be a deal
The British couple — she in a long black dress, he in a traditional tux — leaned against the elevator's polished wood paneling as they headed back to their cabin after an evening performance in the main showroom. Embarrassed at my casual...Tags: Dining and Drinking, Sailing, Tourism and Leisure, Movies, Tourism and Leisure
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Juan Maria Bordaberry dies at 83; Uruguayan dictator
Former president-turned-dictator Juan Maria Bordaberry, whose self-coup launched more than a decade of military rule in Uruguay died while under house arrest in the country for leading efforts to eliminate leftist dissent in the 1970s. He was 83....Tags: Crimes, Politics, Prisons, Parties and Movements, Murder
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Ex-Uruguayan dictator Bordaberry dies at 83
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay — Former Uruguayan President-turned-dictator Juan Maria Bordaberry died early Sunday at home, where he was serving a 30-year sentence for killings and disappearances during his country's war against so-called subversives. He...Tags: Politics, Constitutional Issues, Coup d'Etat, Punishment, Human Rights
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Uruguay moves to overturn amnesty law, an opening for major human rights cases
La PlazaUruguay is close to overturning a law that gave amnesty for human rights crimes committed by the military during the nation's 1973-85 dictatorship. The Senate narrowly approved the measure this week, and the lower house is expected to make only minor... -
Traveling abroad? For information, check with the country's tourist office
For tourist information about foreign destinations, contact the government offices below. Several no longer list phone numbers, so information is through their website only. For information about a country not listed, call the United Nations at (212) 963-...Tags: U.S. Embassy, Botswana, Seychelles, Luxembourg, Indonesia
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PASSINGS: Maria Esther Gatti de Islas, Chane't Johnson
Maria Esther Gatti de Islas
Uruguayan human rights activist
Maria Esther Gatti de Islas, 92, a human rights activist who helped found Uruguay's organization for relatives of people who disappeared during South America's "dirty wars," died Sunday, her...Tags: Civil Rights, Brothers (movie), Justice and Rights, Human Rights, Celebrities
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World Cup: Netherlands vs. Uruguay; Holland beats Uruguay, 3-2
The Fabulous ForumUruguay is made sure the Netherlands earned its trip to the final with Maximiliano Perreira's goal three minutes into extra time, pulling the South Americans within a shot of extra time. But the desperate Uruguayans couldn't get over that final...... -
World Cup: Uruguay vs. the Netherlands: Dutch take early lead
The Fabulous ForumThe Netherlands strike first on a 30-yard missile from Giovanni Van Bronckhorst in the 18th minute. His first goal in the tournament, Van Bronckhorst's shot came on a left-footer from the left wing, sailing over the outstretched arm of Uruguayan...... -
Foreign tourist boards
For tourist information on selected foreign destinations, contact the government offices below. For information about a country not listed, call the United Nations at (212) 963-1234, dial 0 and ask for the number of the country's U.N. mission or...Tags: U.S. Embassy, Seychelles, Botswana, Luxembourg, Indonesia
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Letters: Good food in Kauai
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterHot dogs, other good Kauai eats I relived my recent Kauai trip through your "Taste of Kauai" article [Nov. 30]. I'd like to recommend a place I learned of: Puka Dogs in Poipu, a fabulous Hawaiian-style hot dog stand with long lines of locals. After...Tags: Hot Dogs, Foods and Beverages, Trips and Vacations, Lifestyle and Leisure, Hotels and Accommodations
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