Japanese gangsters go good samaritan

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Japanese gangsters known as “yakuza” have been taking on an unfamiliar role – a humanitarian one. They have been handing out blankets, water, toiletries and food to disaster victims. Anchor Marco Werman talks to Tokyo-based author and journalist Jake Adelstein to find out more. Download MP3

Weapons shipment to Mexico seized

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Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Dallas-based Mexican journalist Francisco Trujillo, who’s been following the ongoing story of how small weapons shipments from the US are getting into Mexico and into the hands of drug cartel members.

China sends mob “godmother” to prison

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A Chinese woman known as the “Godmother of the underworld” was sentenced to 18 years in jail today for bribery, illegal gambling, and other gang activity. The World’s Mary Kay Magistad has been watching the trial in Beijing.