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News Trump signs Russia sanctions bill into law
Trump signs Russia sanctions bill into law
Jaclyn Belczyk | JURIST Executive Director
August 2, 2017 02:39:39 pm

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed legislation imposing new sanctions against Russia and limiting the president's ability to ease existing sanctions. The legislation also imposes sanctions against North Korea and Iran. In a statement...

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News Former Arizona sheriff found guilty of criminal contempt
Former Arizona sheriff found guilty of criminal contempt
Lawrenz Fares
August 2, 2017 10:04:26 am

A judge for the US District Court for the District of Arizona found former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio guilty of criminal contempt on Monday. The court found Arpaio did not comply with a court order...

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News US Treasury Department imposes sanctions on Venezuela president
US Treasury Department imposes sanctions on Venezuela president
Lawrenz Fares
August 2, 2017 08:27:08 am

The US Department of the Treasury imposed sanctions against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Monday. The sanctions will freeze all of Maduro's assets that are subject to US jurisdiction and will prohibit any US citizens...

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News France court orders government to provide water to Calais refugees
France court orders government to provide water to Calais refugees
Rachel Gerber
August 1, 2017 09:01:13 am

The French government and the Calais region are to furnish water and sanitation to migrants in the area, France's highest administrative court, the Conseil D'Etat ruled Monday. The county has said that it...

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News UK court: Tony Blair not to be prosecuted over Iraq War
UK court: Tony Blair not to be prosecuted over Iraq War
Rachel Gerber
August 1, 2017 08:26:02 am

The UK High Court rejected a "crime of aggression" allegation Monday against former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair by a former Iraq General Abdul Wahed Shannan Al Rabbat. The two justices dismissed the claim as...

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News UN: Philippines must address human rights violations
UN: Philippines must address human rights violations
Autumn Callan
August 1, 2017 07:31:50 am

A group of UN experts for the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) urged the government of the Philippines on Monday to address reports of human rights violations that include threats against indigenous...

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On January 21, 1950, former US State Department official Alger Hiss was found guilty of perjury in connection with testimony given to the House Un-American Activities Committee. Learn more about Alger Hiss.

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