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News France politicians attack decision to delay trial during Ramadan
France politicians attack decision to delay trial during Ramadan
Joe Shaulis
September 8, 2008 10:08:00 am

French politicians are criticizing a court's decision to postpone a Muslim suspect's trial on armed-robbery charges during the holy month of Ramadan , arguing that it violates France's constitutional separation of church and state. The Court of Assizes...

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News US blogger pleads not guilty to insulting Singapore judge
US blogger pleads not guilty to insulting Singapore judge
Joe Shaulis
September 8, 2008 09:14:00 am

US blogger and attorney Gopalan Nair appeared in the Singaporean Supreme Court Monday and pleaded not guilty to insulting a public servant. Nair is on trial for accusing a judge of "prostituting...

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News Church of Scientology faces criminal fraud charges in France
Church of Scientology faces criminal fraud charges in France
Joe Shaulis
September 8, 2008 08:10:00 am

A French judge on Monday ordered the Spiritual Association of the Church of Scientology (ASES - Celebrity Centre) to appear before the Paris Magistrates Court to face criminal charges. ASES has...

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News Israel cabinet backs bill restricting Supreme Court review power
Israel cabinet backs bill restricting Supreme Court review power
Caitlin Price
September 7, 2008 03:38:00 pm

The Israeli cabinet on Sunday voted 13-11 in support of a bill to restrict the ability of the Israeli Supreme Court to overturn laws passed by the Knesset and granting the Knesset authority...

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News Bolivia president seeks congressional approval on constitutional referendum
Bolivia president seeks congressional approval on constitutional referendum
Caitlin Price
September 7, 2008 01:50:00 pm

Bolivian President Evo Morales announced Saturday on state television plans to send a bill to the Bolivian National Congress seeking approval of a national referendum on proposed reforms to the country's...

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DC Circuit issues temporary stay blocking Miers testimony
Michael Sung
September 6, 2008 12:24:00 pm

The US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit has issued a temporary stay delaying the enforcement of a district court ruling compelling the testimony of former White House Counsel and US Supreme Court nominee...

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News Pakistan lawmakers elect Bhutto widower new president replacing Musharraf
Pakistan lawmakers elect Bhutto widower new president replacing Musharraf
Michael Sung
September 6, 2008 11:21:00 am

Pakistani national and provincial legislators on Saturday elected Pakistan People's Party (PPP) leader Asif Ali Zardari as president. Zardari, the widower of assassinated former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto , defeated two...

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News Three judges reappointed to Pakistan high court
Three judges reappointed to Pakistan high court
Joe Shaulis
September 5, 2008 03:26:00 pm

Three judges ousted from the Pakistani Supreme Court by former President Pervez Musharraf took new oaths on Friday. Justices Mian Shakirullah Jan, Tassaduq Hussain Jillani and Syed Jamshed Ali rejoined the court ...

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Poland investigating claims of CIA secret prison
Andrew Gilmore
September 5, 2008 03:03:00 pm

A spokesman for Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced Friday that the Polish government is investigating claims that the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) operated a secret prison in...

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News Khadr military judge bars Hartmann from legal advisor role
Khadr military judge bars Hartmann from legal advisor role
Andrew Gilmore
September 5, 2008 01:12:00 pm

The military judge presiding over the military commission trial of Guantanamo detainee Omar Khadr on Wednesday barred US Air Force Brig. Gen. Thomas Hartmann from acting as a legal...

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India constitution ratified

On January 26, 1950, India ratified its constitution, formally making the new country a republic. On the same day, Rajendra Prasad was inaugurated as the republic's first president. The anniversary is celebrated today as Republic Day in India.

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