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Irate Russia Slams US Mom in Adopted Boy's Death

Outraged Russia: US Mom Beat Adopted Boy to Death

Feb 20, 2013 7:40 AM CST

Outraged Russia: US Mom Beat Adopted Boy to Death

But Max Shatto's death still under investigation in US

(Newser) - Max Shatto's new life began in November, when he and his younger brother left a Russian orphanage with adoptive parents Laura and Alan Shatto. It ended just a few months later on Jan. 21, when the 3-year-old boy died amid accusations of abuse. Texas child welfare authorities are still...

Americans Now Banned
From Adopting Russian Kids

Dec 28, 2012 6:48 AM CST

Americans Now Banned From Adopting Russian Kids

With 60K US adoptions over 20 years, critics say children will be real losers

(Newser) - As expected , Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a controversial new bill banning US citizens from adopting Russian children, reports Reuters . In addition to the adoption ban, the Russian law, set to take effect Jan. 1, could close some Russian NGOs that receive US funding and bans Americans accused...

Putin: Ban on
US Adoptions to
Become Law

Dec 27, 2012 8:06 AM CST

Putin: Ban on US Adoptions to Become Law

Opponents say law only a response to human rights criticisms

(Newser) - Vladimir Putin says he will sign a controversial bill banning Americans from adopting Russian children. Putin said in a televised meeting today that he "doesn't see any reasons" to object to the bill and "intends to sign it" into law. The president said US authorities deny access...

Russian Duma Approves
Ban on US Adoptions

Dec 21, 2012 2:05 PM CST

Russian Duma Approves Ban on US Adoptions

Along with other retaliations for US human rights bill

(Newser) - The lower house of Russia's parliament today gave its final approval to a bill that would prevent Americans from adopting Russian children, amidst a number of other sanctions on the US. Though the adoption ban idea has been floating around for almost a year, the bill is widely seen...

Russia May Suspend
US Adoptions

Feb 13, 2012 1:45 AM CST

Russia May Suspend US Adoptions

Officials want more monitoring of children's welfare

(Newser) - Russian officials concerned about treatment of children adopted by Americans are considering suspending all adoptions by US citizens. The Foreign Ministry is weighing the suspension until a new accord with the US is signed allowing officials to better monitor the welfare of children taken to America, reports ABC News . Adoptions...