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France high court upholds oil company liability for 1999 spill

France high court upholds oil company liability for 1999 spill

September 25, 2012 12:37:03 pm

The French Court of Cassation on Tuesday upheld a lower court's 2008 decision finding French oil company Total and several other defendants criminally liable for an oil spill that...

Ninth Circuit dismisses Alaska village claim over greenhouse emissions

Ninth Circuit dismisses Alaska village claim over greenhouse emissions

September 23, 2012 11:35:33 am

The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed on Friday the dismissal of the Alaskan village of Kivalina's nuisance claims against energy companies for greenhouse emissions it claimed contributed to global warming and...

Arizona governor, DOJ suggest wording for immigration law enforcement

Arizona governor, DOJ suggest wording for immigration law enforcement

September 18, 2012 02:38:01 pm

Lawyers for Arizona Governor Jan Brewer and the US Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday presented Judge Susan Bolton of the US District Court for the District of Arizona with a joint filing suggesting wording for a...

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Paris Peace accords formally end Vietnam War

On January 27, 1973, representatives of the United States, North Vietnam, and South Vietnam signed the Paris Peace Accords, ending the Vietnam War. The US's chief negotiator, Dr. Henry Kissinger, was awarded the 1973 Nobel Peace Prize for his role in concluding the treaty and ending hostilities. Read important excerpts from the Paris Peace Accords as compiled by Vasser College.

Outer Space Treaty signed

On January 27, 1967, representatives of over 60 nations signed the "Outer Space Treaty," banning the orbiting of nuclear weapons. Review the Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, Including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies.