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BALTIMORE – The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services is reconsidering its contract with a psychological firm under investigation for allegedly cutting corners when screening police officers to determine their fitness for duty. Agency spokesman Eric Solomon confirmed Monday that the department is “re-evaluating the renewal” of its contract with Psychology …

YEREVAN, Armenia – A Russian soldier suspected of killing an entire family in Armenia has been convicted of desertion as a precursor to his murder trial. Valery Permyakov, who served with a Russian military base in Gyumri, is suspected of shooting six family members dead and stabbing a 6-month-old baby …

JERUSALEM – Israel says it has reached an agreement with developers on a regulatory framework for its natural gas reserves. The agreement comes after months of squabbling that began last year when Israel’s antitrust commissioner considered designating the American-Israeli partnership that is developing the gas a monopoly. The deal sets …