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News AI report: Nepal government should deliver justice for disappearances
AI report: Nepal government should deliver justice for disappearances
Bradley McAllister
August 29, 2014 11:32:23 am

Amnesty International (AI) called on Nepalese authorities to bring justice to the individuals responsible for the disappearance of the "Dhanusha Five" during the armed conflict in Nepal between 1996-2006. The report notes...

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News UN report: civilian deaths in eastern Ukraine averaging 36 per day
UN report: civilian deaths in eastern Ukraine averaging 36 per day
Bradley McAllister
August 29, 2014 10:47:03 am

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay announced the findings of a report on Friday detailing the harsh war-like conditions in eastern Ukraine that have resulted in the deaths of hundreds...

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News UN peacekeepers detained by unknown group in Syria
UN peacekeepers detained by unknown group in Syria
Julie Deisher-Edwards
August 29, 2014 07:08:06 am

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon released a statement Thursday condemning a currently unidentified extremist group for the detention of 43 peacekeepers from the UN Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) in southern Syria. A further 81...

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News Texas judge rules education budget cuts unconstitutional
Texas judge rules education budget cuts unconstitutional
Julie Deisher-Edwards
August 29, 2014 06:09:40 am

A judge for a Travis County Civil Court in Texas ruled Thursday that the Texas Legislature failed to meet its constitutional duty to provide for Texas public schools because the school finance system is structured,...

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News South Africa court orders release of tapes in Zuma corruption case
South Africa court orders release of tapes in Zuma corruption case
Elizabeth LaForgia
August 28, 2014 01:54:57 pm

South Africa's Supreme Court of Appeals on Thursday ordered the release of taped phone conversations about corruption charges against President Jacob Zuma . Zuma had applied to prevent the tapes from being released while the...

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News Federal judge denies Apple request to ban Samsung phones, tablets
Federal judge denies Apple request to ban Samsung phones, tablets
Peter Snyder
August 28, 2014 01:12:10 pm

Judge Lucy Koh of the US District Court for the Northern District of California on Wednesday denied a request by Apple for a permanent injunction barring Samsung Electronics from selling products that infringe...

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News Thailand court dismisses murder case against ex-PM
Thailand court dismisses murder case against ex-PM
Elizabeth LaForgia
August 28, 2014 01:07:21 pm

The Criminal Court in Bangkok on Thursday dismissed the murder case against former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva and the former deputy prime minister Suthep Thaugsuban for lack of jurisdiction. Abhisit and Suthep are charged with premeditated and...

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News Florida Supreme Court asked to rule on same-sex marriage
Florida Supreme Court asked to rule on same-sex marriage
Peter Snyder
August 28, 2014 12:33:24 pm

The Florida Second District Court of Appeal on Wednesday issued an opinion calling upon the Florida Supreme Court to rule on the constitutionality of the state's ban on same-sex marriage. The case involves...

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News Federal judge partially strikes down Utah polygamy law
Federal judge partially strikes down Utah polygamy law
Addison Morris
August 28, 2014 11:12:29 am

A judge for the US District Court for the District of Utah on Wednesday struck down portions of the state's Anti-Bigamy Statute that were challenged by the family of TLC's reality TV show...

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News Federal appeals court dismisses final challenge to Oregon same-sex marriage
Federal appeals court dismisses final challenge to Oregon same-sex marriage
Addison Morris
August 28, 2014 10:32:44 am

The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on Wednesday dismissed an appeal by the National Organization for Marriage (NOM) over the lifting of Oregon's same-sex marriage ban. NOM attempted to...

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Eritrean independence referendum begins

Eritrea's referendum for independence from Ethiopia began on April 23, 1993. The effort would later be successful, with over 99 percent of voters choosing independence. The referendum followed an independence war that lasted over thirty years. Learn more about the Eritrea/Ethiopia Conflict and Eritrea's independence.

Charles II of England crowned in restoration of monarchy

Charles II was crowned King of England on April 23, 1661, officially marking the restoration of the monarchy following a period of republican rule under Oliver and Richard Cromwell. The king's coronation took place 12 years after his father, Charles I, was executed for treason. Charles II was already recognized as King of Scotland more than 10 years prior. Learn more about Charles II.

RFK assassin sentenced to death

On April 23, 1969, Sirhan Sirhan was sentenced to death for the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy. Review a 1998 statement by Sirhan attorney Larry Teeter claiming Sirhan did not commit the crime. Sirhan was most recently denied parole in March 2023.

U.S. Army reserve created

On April 23, 1908, President Theodore Roosevelt created the U.S. Army Reserve.

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