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    May 21, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  1. Immigration cases make up 40% of federal prosecutions, study says

    Immigration-related offenses are now the leading type of federal prosecution, constituting <a href="http://www.justice.gov/usao/reading_room/reports/asr2012/12statrpt.pdf">more than 40% of cases</a> compared with 22% for drug crimes, according to federal crime data.
    Immigration-related offenses are now the leading type of federal prosecution, constituting more than 40% of cases compared with 22% for drug crimes, according to federal crime data. Many immigrants are now prosecuted because they try to cross the border...

    Tags: Immigration, Politics, Illegal Immigrants, Justice and Rights, Crimes

    2. May 21, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  2. Guatemala full of questions after genocide conviction annulled

    MEXICO CITY &mdash; The Guatemalan high court's decision to annul the genocide conviction of former military dictator Efrain Rios Montt on Tuesday revived questions about his responsibility for the slaughter of some 1,700 ethnic Maya people.
    MEXICO CITY — The Guatemalan high court's decision to annul the genocide conviction of former military dictator Efrain Rios Montt on Tuesday revived questions about his responsibility for the slaughter of some 1,700 ethnic Maya people. The...

    Tags: Mexico City, Politics, Crimes, Punishment, Prosecution

    3. May 21, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  3. Apple CEO Tim Cook to senators: 'We don't depend on tax gimmicks' [video chat]

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    WASHINGTON -- Apple CEO Tim Cook defended the company's tax avoidance strategies in an appearance Tuesday before the U.S. Senate’s Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations.  Wearing a business suit, white shirt and powder blue tie, Cook read an...

    Tags: Politics, U.S. Senate, John F. Kennedy, Corporate Officers, Economy, Business and Finance

    4. May 21, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  4. Jailing of Afghan women for 'moral' crimes is increasing, group says

    ISLAMABAD, Pakistan -- The number of women and girls jailed by Afghan authorities for &ldquo;moral crimes&rdquo; has risen by 50% in the last 18 months, an alarming statistic that reflects the Afghan government&rsquo;s need to step up efforts to protect women&rsquo;s rights, <a href="http://www.hrw.org/news/2013/05/21/afghanistan-surge-women-jailed-moral-crimes">Human Rights Watch said Tuesday</a>.
    ISLAMABAD, Pakistan -- The number of women and girls jailed by Afghan authorities for “moral crimes” has risen by 50% in the last 18 months, an alarming statistic that reflects the Afghan government’s need to step up efforts to protect...

    Tags: Politics, Justice and Rights, Abusive Behavior, Crime, Law and Justice, Criminals

    5. May 20, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  5. Two bombings kill four, injure dozens in Dagestan

    MOSCOW -- Twin explosions rocked the capital of Dagestan on Monday, killing four people and injuring dozens in the Russian region most recently known for its association with the Boston Marathon bombing suspects.
    MOSCOW -- Twin explosions rocked the capital of Dagestan on Monday, killing four people and injuring dozens in the Russian region most recently known for its association with the Boston Marathon bombing suspects. A car bomb detonated in the center of...

    Tags: Terrorism, Politics, Bombings, Islam, Justice and Rights

    6. May 20, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  6. Syria's military shows unexpected resilience

    BEIRUT &mdash; The military onslaught this week against the strategic Syrian town of Qusair has dramatized a surprising combat resilience that has already put rebel forces on the defensive on other key fronts, including near the capital, Damascus.
    BEIRUT — The military onslaught this week against the strategic Syrian town of Qusair has dramatized a surprising combat resilience that has already put rebel forces on the defensive on other key fronts, including near the capital, Damascus. The...

    Tags: Rebellions, Politics, Islam, Beirut (Lebanon), Religion and Belief

    7. May 21, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  7. Guatemalan court action revives questions about Rios Montt's fate

    MEXICO CITY&mdash; The Guatemalan high court&rsquo;s decision to overturn the genocide conviction of former military dictator Efrain Rios Montt and restart his trial has revived questions about his responsibility for the slaughter of some 1,700 ethnic Maya people.
    MEXICO CITY— The Guatemalan high court’s decision to overturn the genocide conviction of former military dictator Efrain Rios Montt and restart his trial has revived questions about his responsibility for the slaughter of some 1,700 ethnic...

    Tags: Mexico City, Politics, Trials, Genocide, Lawyers

    8. May 21, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  8. Russian adoption ban leaves U.S. families in an agonizing limbo

    ST. PETERSBURG, Russia &mdash; Andy and Bethany Nagel left photos of themselves at the orphanage for the little boy with Down syndrome who was going to be their son. We'll be back, they told 4-year-old Timofey, blowing kisses from the doorway and retreating anxiously into the chilly street.
    ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — Andy and Bethany Nagel left photos of themselves at the orphanage for the little boy with Down syndrome who was going to be their son. We'll be back, they told 4-year-old Timofey, blowing kisses from the doorway and...

    Tags: Toy Industry, Russia, Health and Medical Professionals, Politics, Adoption

    9. May 21, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  9. Afghan women's rights in peril, group says

    ISLAMABAD, Pakistan &mdash; The number of women and girls jailed by Afghan authorities for "moral crimes" has risen by 50% in the last year and a half, an alarming statistic that reflects the Afghan government's need to step up efforts to protect women's rights, Human Rights Watch said Tuesday.
    ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — The number of women and girls jailed by Afghan authorities for "moral crimes" has risen by 50% in the last year and a half, an alarming statistic that reflects the Afghan government's need to step up efforts to protect women'...

    Tags: Renewable Energy, Politics, Bombings, Abusive Behavior, Afghanistan

    10. May 20, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  10. Guatemalan court overturns Rios Montt conviction

    MEXICO CITY -- Guatemala&rsquo;s highest court late Monday overturned the genocide conviction of former military dictator Efrain Rios Montt, a verdict that had been hailed by human rights organizations but now hangs in limbo.
    MEXICO CITY -- Guatemala’s highest court late Monday overturned the genocide conviction of former military dictator Efrain Rios Montt, a verdict that had been hailed by human rights organizations but now hangs in limbo. The Constitutional Court...

    Tags: Politics, Justice and Rights, Guatemala, Crime, Law and Justice, Punishment

    11. May 20, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  11. President Obama offers encouragement for reforms in Myanmar

    WASHINGTON -- President Obama welcomed Myanmar President Thein Sein to the White House on Monday with tokens of encouragement as the former military ruler pushes democratic reforms in the once-authoritarian Southeast Asian nation.
    WASHINGTON -- President Obama welcomed Myanmar President Thein Sein to the White House on Monday with tokens of encouragement as the former military ruler pushes democratic reforms in the once-authoritarian Southeast Asian nation. Obama praised Thein...

    Tags: Politics, Prisoners and Detainees, Barack Obama, Justice and Rights, Crime, Law and Justice

    12. May 20, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  12. Syria's government presses battle in key rebel city of Qusair

    BEIRUT -- Renewed clashes were reported Monday in the strategic Syrian city of Qusair, where government forces pressed <a href="http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/middleeast/la-fg-syria-qusair-20130520,0,3591848.story">an offensive</a> aimed at chasing rebels from the supply and logistics hub.
    BEIRUT -- Renewed clashes were reported Monday in the strategic Syrian city of Qusair, where government forces pressed an offensive aimed at chasing rebels from the supply and logistics hub. There were conflicting accounts from the government and the...

    Tags: News Agency, Rebellions, Politics, Government, Tripoli (Libya)

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