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News House passes bill to impose sanctions on Assad supporters
House passes bill to impose sanctions on Assad supporters
Akira Tomlinson
May 18, 2017 01:11:58 pm

The US House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday to impose sanctions on supporters of Syria's Assad regime. Bill 1677 , also known as Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act, is hoped to encourage negotiations to end violence...

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News Federal judge blocks order limiting legal aid to immigrants
Federal judge blocks order limiting legal aid to immigrants
Miracle Jones
May 18, 2017 12:36:13 pm

The US District Court for the Western District of Washington on Wednesday granted a temporary restraining order to allow legal aid groups to continue to provide certain kinds of assistance to undocumented immigrants. Northwest Immigrant Rights...

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News EU fines Facebook for misleading regulators on WhatsApp deal
EU fines Facebook for misleading regulators on WhatsApp deal
Akira Tomlinson
May 18, 2017 12:06:10 pm

European Union (EU) antitrust regulators fined Facebook 122 million dollars on Thursday for misleading information regarding a deal for WhatsApp . The European Commission , found that in order to avoid anti-trust concerns, Facebook...

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News ICJ calls for Pakistan to delay execution of accused India spy
ICJ calls for Pakistan to delay execution of accused India spy
Miracle Jones
May 18, 2017 12:00:54 pm

The International Court of Justice on Thursday instructed Pakistan to withhold the execution of an Indian national until after the court's final decision his case. The Jadhav Case (India v. Pakistan) centers on alleged violations of...

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News Former FBI director Mueller appointed as special counsel in Russia investigation
Former FBI director Mueller appointed as special counsel in Russia investigation
Autumn Callan
May 18, 2017 10:06:52 am

Former FBI director Robert Mueller was appointed as special counsel to the investigation of Russia's involvement in the 2016 presidential election on Wednesday. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein issued the order in place of Attorney General...

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News EU calls for Hungary action on deteriorating rights
EU calls for Hungary action on deteriorating rights
Erik Slobe
May 17, 2017 07:41:19 pm

The European Parliament passed a resolution Wednesday accusing Hungary of engaging in actions which have resulted in the "serious deterioration of the rule of law, democracy and fundamental rights." The organization particularly focused on human rights...

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News Federal court begins Puerto Rico debt hearings
Federal court begins Puerto Rico debt hearings
Rachel Gerber
May 17, 2017 07:15:12 pm

The US District Court of the Southern District of New York on Wednesday began hearings on the restructuring of Puerto Rico's debt. The hearing stems from Puerto Rico filing for bankruptcy protection under Article 3 of PROMESA...

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News EU demands response from Italy on Fiat emissions allegations
EU demands response from Italy on Fiat emissions allegations
Erik Slobe
May 17, 2017 07:07:12 pm

The European Commission on Wednesday sent a letter asking for Italy's response to allegations that Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Group used illegal emissions control devices. The letter is the first step in infringement proceedings against...

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News Chelsea Manning released from military prison
Chelsea Manning released from military prison
Autumn Callan
May 17, 2017 01:04:16 pm

Chelsea Manning was released from US Disciplinary Barracks at Fort Leavenworth, a military prison, on Wednesday. In 2013 Manning was convicted of stealing 700,000 documents and releasing them to WikiLeaks while she was an intelligence analyst in Iraq....

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ECJ rules all member countries must approve EU trade deals
Miracle Jones
May 17, 2017 12:22:01 pm

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) on Tuesday ruled member states must sign off on trade deals before they become law. The ruling found that the member states and the European Union (EU) [official...

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Convention on Cluster Munitions approved

On May 30, 2008, nations agreed to ban the use of cluster bombs by signing the Convention on Cluster Munitions. The US, Russia, and China each declined to sign the treaty. Learn more about the Convention on Cluster Munitions from the treaty's official website.

Joan of Arc burned at the stake for witchcraft

On May 30, 1431, after being convicted of witchcraft at her trial, Joan of Arc was burned at the stake.

Review the transcripts from Joan of Arc's trial, online from the Fordham University Center for Medieval Studies.

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