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News Australia court rejects accused Serb war criminal’s extradition appeal
Australia court rejects accused Serb war criminal’s extradition appeal
Ashley Hileman
October 2, 2011 11:04:32 am

The Federal Court of Australia on Friday rejected the appeal against extradition of accused Serbian war criminal Dragan Vasiljkovic . For five years, Vasiljkovic has fought against extradition from Australia...

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UN urges probe into Mexico journalist deaths
Ashley Hileman
October 2, 2011 10:14:13 am

The UN Office of the High Commissioner of Human Rights (OHCHR) on Saturday voiced concerns regarding the growing number of journalists killed in Mexico and called for Mexican authorities to investigate these crimes...

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News Rwanda genocide tribunal hears appeal of former official
Rwanda genocide tribunal hears appeal of former official
Ashley Hileman
September 28, 2011 10:42:27 am

The Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) on Tuesday heard oral arguments in the appeal of Dominique Ntawukulilyayo, the former Sub-Prefect of the southern region of Gisagara. The five judges composing...

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News Australia military to allow women in combat roles
Australia military to allow women in combat roles
Ashley Hileman
September 28, 2011 09:56:52 am

The Australian Minister for Defence announced Tuesday that women may now work in any position within the Australian Defence Force (ADF), including combat roles. Minister for Defence, Stephen Smith cited the "long and proud history"...

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News Libya leaders meet to discuss formation of interim government
Libya leaders meet to discuss formation of interim government
Ashley Hileman
September 25, 2011 12:04:57 pm

Libyan leaders, including National Transitional Council (NTC) Chairman Mustafa Abdel Jalil , met Sunday to begin a discussion regarding the formation of the country's interim government. During the meeting, which is set to last three days,...

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House passes bill requiring analysis of proposed EPA regulations
Ashley Hileman
September 25, 2011 11:26:47 am

The US House of Representatives on Friday voted 249-169 to pass a bill that would effectively block a number of broad regulations aimed at reducing emissions. The Transparency in Regulatory Analysis...

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France prosecutor seeks acquittal in Chirac corruption case
Ashley Hileman
September 21, 2011 10:44:30 am

A Paris prosecutor on Tuesday, asked that the corruption charges against former French president Jacques Chirac be dropped. Additionally, the prosecutor has requested acquittal of the nine other individuals charged with...

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Supreme Court stays Texas execution for third time
Ashley Hileman
September 21, 2011 09:48:58 am

US Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia on Tuesday ordered a stay of execution for Cleve Foster , a former Army recruiter and convicted murderer. The execution, which had been scheduled for Tuesday...

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Egypt court convicts former Mubarak regime minister in corruption case
Ashley Hileman
September 18, 2011 12:09:35 pm

An Egyptian court on Sunday convicted Zohair Garanah, the former tourism minister under the Hosni Mubarak regime, on corruption charges. As a result of the guilty verdict, the court sentenced him to three...

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DOJ reports drop in violent crime for 2010
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September 18, 2011 11:28:00 am

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Thursday that the national rate of violent crime decreased by 13 percent during 2010. The announcement stemmed from statistics in the annual National Crime Victimization Survey ,...

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THIS DAY @ LAW

Japan enacts Meiji Constitution

On February 11, 1889, the Meiji Constitution of Japan was promulgated by Emperor Meiji. Officially titled the "Constitution of the Empire of Japan," the Meiji Constitution went into effect on November 29, 1890 and served as the country's fundamental law through the rise of the Japanese Empire until the end of World War II. On May 2, 1947, the Meiji Constitution was replaced by the Constitution of Japan, which serves as the country's governing document today. The Meiji constitution created a constitutional monarchy in Japan with the Emperor serving as a powerful executive. The document furthermore created a parliament, called the Diet, as well as an independent judiciary. Its passage came as part of the Meiji Restoration, in which the Japanese Imperial throne retook power from the Shogunate and guided the nation into the modern world.

First redistricting "gerrymander" created

On February 11, 1812, Massachusetts Governor Elbridge Gerry signed an electoral redistricting law that favored his party. The practice became known as "gerrymandering" in reference to Gerry and the unusual, allegedly salamander-like district that resulted. See the original 1812 political cartoon of The Gerry-mander in the Boston Gazette.

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