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Jorge Rafael Videla, Argentinian junta leader, dies in prison

Talia RalphMay 17, 2013 13:50

Jorge Rafael Videla, a general during Argentina's "dirty war," died in prison Friday. He was 87 years old. Videla was serving life in prison for crimes against humanity committed while he was the head of the military junta that ruled Argentina from 1976 until 1983. The period of dictatorship saw at least 15,000 people tortured and killed, though human rights groups cite the death toll at around 30,000.

Cannes jewelry heist sees $1-million worth of bling vanish

David TrifunovMay 17, 2013 13:12

Police said it might have been an inside job, so are questioning employees at Hotel Novotel.

Earthquake with 5.2 magnitude shakes Canada near capital Ottawa

Alexander BesantMay 17, 2013 13:00

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake shook parts of eastern Canada, including the capital Ottawa Friday.

Analysis: Russia steps up its old game over Syria

Gregory FeiferMay 17, 2013 12:55

A staunch supporter of national sovereignty, Russia steadfastly opposes international intervention in Syria. However, its latest moves are only partly motivated by the fact that Damascus is Moscow’s last ally in the Middle East. Russia’s main interest in blocking attempts to resolve the crisis peacefully lies in increasing its own influence in the world.

Swine flu found in elephant seals off California

Jill LangloisMay 17, 2013 12:52

UC Davis professor Tracey Goldstein told the Contra Costa Times that while the H1N1 virus commonly crosses species barriers, this was the first time researchers found a human pandemic strain in marine mammals.

Ultra-Orthodox Jews protest in Jerusalem against military draft

Noga Tarnopolsky and David TrifunovMay 17, 2013 12:22

JERUSALEM — Court ruling last February said allowing ultra-Orthodox Jews to skip military service is unconstitutional.

Francois Hollande: euro zone needs its own ‘economic government’

Samantha Stainburn and Paul AmesMay 17, 2013 12:19

“If Europe does not advance, it will fall or even be wiped off the world map," Hollande said.

Nigerian military kills at least 21 in Boko Haram offensive

News Desk and Heather MurdockMay 17, 2013 11:51

ABUJA — Nigeria's military offensive against Boko Haram strongholds this week has left at least 21 insurgents dead, an official said Friday.

Author of Blog del Narco, chronicle of Mexico's drug war, flees

News DeskMay 17, 2013 11:25

The woman said she received a phone call from her colleague on May 5 telling her to “run.”

Parents of murdered Krim children expecting baby

Ellen ConnollyMay 16, 2013 22:36

Eight months after a grisly murder, the Krim parents are expecting a baby.