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Gang leader gets 50 years for sex trafficking in Virginia

A federal court in Virginia sentenced a leader of the Mara Salvatrucha, or MS-13, street gang to 50 years in prison for sex trafficking, local radio station WTOP reported Saturday.

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Senior Prank Involved Glitter, Silly String And 3 Arrests

Parents at James Conant High School in Hoffman Estates, Ill. say school administered overreacted to this year's senior prank, where at least three students were arrested and more were barred from prom and graduation.

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Canada Accused Of 'Complicity' In Torture In UN Report

In a biting report issued Friday, the United Nations Committee Against Torture condemns what it calls Canadian "complicity" in torture and human rights violations of Muslim men caught up in the post-9/11 security net.

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Cuba to allow visit by U.N. torture official

Cuba pledged Friday to allow a visit by the United Nations' special rapporteur on torture, whose predecessor tried unsuccessfully to obtain authorization to visit the Caribbean island.

THE HUFFINGTON POST - TECHNOLOGY

Peter Van Buren: On Social Media, State Department Stands Alone

As other parts of the federal government begin to examine their own practices toward social media and publication review, the State Department stands alone in clinging to a 19th century model emphasizing lack of transparency and message control.

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06/02/12 China arrests suspected CIA agent Source: DNA (Daily News & Analysis) Chinese authorities have arrested a suspected CIA agent in China who apparently worked in the Ministry of State Security, country's main intelligence agency, a media report on Saturday said.
06/02/12 Chainsaw murder of Maguindanao massacre witness part... Source: GMA The victim was not just killed but dismembered in a signature style â with a chainsaw.
06/02/12 Justice after 17 years but nobody to cheer Source: Deccan Herald - India It is said justice delayed is justice denied.
06/02/12 UN report accuses Canada of complicity in torture Source: Inquirer.net - Philippines The Canadian government on Saturday criticized a United Nations agency for issuing a report condemning Canada for complicity in torture and human rights violations in Afghanistan and Syria.
06/02/12 Speech: Getting to the Heart of Politics - Metiria... Source: New Zealand City The future of the Green Party is to be at the heart of New Zealand politics - its pivot and its conscience.

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