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News UN rights expert condemns proliferation of LGBTI discrimination, attacks
UN rights expert condemns proliferation of LGBTI discrimination, attacks
Alexandra Farone
November 23, 2016 08:24:06 am

Members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) community are experiencing a "vortex of violence and discrimination" on a global level, including hate speech and rampant social media attacks, according to a statement made Tuesday by...

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News Report: Islamic State used chemical weapons at least 52 times in Iraq, Syria
Report: Islamic State used chemical weapons at least 52 times in Iraq, Syria
Alexandra Farone
November 23, 2016 07:55:03 am

The Islamic State (IS) has used chemical weapons more than 52 times in Syria and Iraq since 2014, according to a report released Tuesday by London-based analytical group IHS Markit . More than 19 of...

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News India high court refuses to halt ban on Rs 500, 1000 currency notes
India high court refuses to halt ban on Rs 500, 1000 currency notes
Alexandra Farone
November 16, 2016 09:39:00 am

The Indian Supreme Court declined Tuesday to stay the demonetization of Rs 500 and Rs 1000 currency notes initiated by the government. However, the court requested that the government file an affidavit detailing the steps...

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News Germany high court rejects disclosure of NSA spy targets
Germany high court rejects disclosure of NSA spy targets
Alexandra Farone
November 16, 2016 08:22:33 am

The German Federal Constitutional Court on Tuesday rejected a request by the Bundestag Committee of Inquiry into NSA Activities that the German government release the US National Security Agency (NSA) Selector List of...

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News Lawyers file motion to delay Trump University trial until after inauguration
Lawyers file motion to delay Trump University trial until after inauguration
Alexandra Farone
November 13, 2016 04:23:31 pm

Lawyers for President-elect Donald Trump filed a motion with the US District Court for the Southern District of California on Saturday requesting that the trial pertaining to Trump University be postponed until after Trump's...

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News Israel legislative committee approves bill legalizing West Bank outposts
Israel legislative committee approves bill legalizing West Bank outposts
Alexandra Farone
November 13, 2016 03:50:38 pm

Israel's Ministerial Committee for Legislation unanimously approved the Formalization Bill on Sunday, which will legalize outposts in the West Bank. These outposts had been previously built without permission from the Palestinians. In part, the bill was...

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News California, Nevada, Washington voters approve gun control measures
California, Nevada, Washington voters approve gun control measures
Alexandra Farone
November 9, 2016 10:05:09 am

Gun control ballot measures were approved by voters Tuesday in California, Nevada and Washington while failing in Maine. California's Proposition 63 would require individuals to obtain a permit before purchasing ammunition. It would also eliminate several exemptions to...

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UN rights office calls for better security for journalists
Alexandra Farone
November 2, 2016 09:19:24 am

UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of expression David Kaye on Tuesday urged countries to take steps to ensure security of journalists and to be sure that security complies with international human rights. International law protects the...

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News HRW: Nigeria officials abusing displaced women
HRW: Nigeria officials abusing displaced women
Alexandra Farone
November 2, 2016 08:36:45 am

Nigerian authorities have sexually abused and exploited women and girls displaced by the Boko Haram conflicted, according to a report released Monday by Human Rights Watch (HRW) . HRW documented sexual abuse of 43 females in July...

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Argentina ex-president in court for corruption proceedings
Alexandra Farone
November 1, 2016 09:54:37 am

Former Argentinian president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner went before a judge Monday for questioning as part of the investigation into her alleged corruption for granting public works contracts. She was charged in federal court in...

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Benito Mussolini becomes Prime Minister of Italy

Fascist leader Benito Mussolini became Prime Minister of Italy on October 31, 1922 after being appointed by King Victor Emmanuel II. Mussolini came to power after his paramilitary "blackshirts" marched on Rome to take control of the country's government. Italy would be under Mussolini's authoritarian rule until 1943, after which he was arrested and subsequently freed by the Nazis. Mussolini would rule a breakaway republic in Italy's north until his execution by anti-fascist partisans in 1945. Learn more about Benito Mussolini.

Nevada admitted to US after telegraphing Constitution

On October 31, 1864, Congress admitted Nevada as the 36th state in the US. With President Lincoln coming up for re-election and looking for support for his proposed 13th Amendment to the Constitution, Nevadans had moved quickly to meet the legal requirements for statehood, ultimately sending the entire text of the proposed state constitution to Washington by telegraph, creating in the longest—and most expensive—telegram on record to that date.

India PM Indira Gandhi assassinated

On October 31, 1984, Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated by two security guards, precipitating riots throughout the country.

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