21.   A man alleged to be a former member of a violent Jamaican gang that was blamed for hundreds of murders across the United States was convicted of cocaine smuggling.

22.   Although their claims could not be immediately verified, Mexican prisons are often overcrowded, dominated by violent gangs and house many suspects who have not yet been tried.

23.   Badarneh was the leader of a violent gang of militants belonging to the Islamic fundamentalist Hamas organization which has sworn attacks against Israel.

24.   Denmark, gripped by a bloody biker feud, on Thursday passed a law banning violent gangs from establishing clubhouses in residential areas.

25.   In recent years, its image has been tarnished by violent gang wars, though mob killings have tapered off since China resumed control.

26.   Includes comment from founding priest, former gang members and file of violent gang initiations.

27.   It said a violent gang continues to terrorize voters and candidates alike in the eastern province of Kampong Cham.

28.   Mexican prisons are often overcrowded, dominated by violent gangs and house many suspects who have not yet been tried.

29.   Prime Minister Hun Sen threatened Saturday to fire police officers and top local officials for failing to stem rampant lawlessness, ranging from illegal roadblocks to violent juvenile gangs.

30.   Teen-age girls in the United States are increasingly linking up with violent male gangs.