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News UN concerned for civilians affected by fighting in Congo
UN concerned for civilians affected by fighting in Congo
Julie Deisher-Edwards
November 24, 2012 11:46:24 am

The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on Friday voiced its concern for Congolese civilians displaced by continued fighting in North Kivu. The UNHCR and its affiliates typically oversee 31 refugee camps hosting over 108,000...

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News Stronger protection for witnesses of 2009 Philippines massacre is necessary: AI
Stronger protection for witnesses of 2009 Philippines massacre is necessary: AI
Samuel Franklin
November 23, 2012 03:28:43 pm

Amnesty International (AI) urged Philippine authorities on Friday to put a stop to the killings of Maguindanao massacre witnesses and their families. Marking the third anniversary of the infamous mass murder of journalists, AI's Deputy...

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News Argentina to appeal US federal appeals court order to pay $1.33 billion to investors
Argentina to appeal US federal appeals court order to pay $1.33 billion to investors
Peter Snyder
November 23, 2012 02:52:01 pm

The Economic and Finance Minister of Argentina , Hernán Lorenzino , held a press conference on Thursday indicating Argentina's intent to appeal a US judge's ruling ordering it...

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News ICC charges wife of Ivory Coast’s ex-president
ICC charges wife of Ivory Coast’s ex-president
Sarah Paulsworth
November 23, 2012 11:45:51 am

The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Thursday unsealed an arrest warrant for Simone Gbagbo, the wife of former Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo . Pursuant to the warrant,...

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News Egypt president vastly expands powers prompting protests
Egypt president vastly expands powers prompting protests
Sarah Paulsworth
November 23, 2012 10:14:31 am

Egypt's incumbent president Mohammed Morsi issued a decree on Thursday vastly expanding his powers. Pursuant to the decree, Morsi's decisions are not subject to judicial review and he can reopen trials for officials from...

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News Federal judge orders Apple to reveal details of HTC settlement
Federal judge orders Apple to reveal details of HTC settlement
Blake Lynch
November 22, 2012 03:47:58 pm

A federal judge for the US District Court for the Northern District of California on Wednesday ordered Apple to disclose a full copy of its settlement agreement with HTC to Samsung Electronics . HTC...

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News UN passes resolution condemning executions based on LGBT status
UN passes resolution condemning executions based on LGBT status
Benjamin Minegar
November 22, 2012 12:44:12 pm

The UN General Assembly (UNGA) on Tuesday passed a resolution condmening extrajudicial, summary, and arbitrary executions on the basis of "gender identity" for the first time. In a vote of 108 to 1,...

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News Lululemon settles patent dispute with Calvin Klein
Lululemon settles patent dispute with Calvin Klein
Sarah Posner
November 22, 2012 11:07:41 am

Lululemon Athletica Inc. (Lululemon), a Canadian clothing company, settled a lawsuit on Tuesday with Calvin Klein Inc. over alleged patent infringement of yoga pants. A spokesperson for Lululemon said that the terms of the settlement are confidential...

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UN Security Council condemns piracy off Somalia coast
Sarah Posner
November 22, 2012 10:21:31 am

The UN Security Council on Wednesday condemned piracy and acts of armed robbery against vessels off the coast of Somalia. The Security Council urged the international community to develop a comprehensive response to discourage...

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News Bahrain continuing rights abuses despite pledge to reform: AI
Bahrain continuing rights abuses despite pledge to reform: AI
Sung Un Kim
November 21, 2012 03:07:35 pm

Bahrain has failed to meet its obligations and promises to ensure respect for human rights and prevent further torture within the country, Amnesty International (AI) stated in a 39-page briefing released on Wednesday. Contrary to...

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Pennsylvania passed first US movie censorship laws

On July 19, 1911, Pennsylvania became the first state in the US to approve laws allowing censorship of movies. After numerous other states followed Pennsylvania's lead, the US Supreme Court eventually upheld film censorship in 1915.

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