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News EU gives final approval to Croatia membership
EU gives final approval to Croatia membership
Daniel Makosky
June 25, 2011 10:00:00 am

The European Council on Friday agreed to grant Croatia EU membership following six years of accession negotiations. The decision calls for negotiations to close by the end of the month...

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News Greece PM proposes constitutional referendum
Greece PM proposes constitutional referendum
Daniel Makosky
June 19, 2011 12:37:14 pm

Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou on Sunday, while delivering opening remarks to a three-day session of the Greek Parliament , proposed undertaking a constitutional referendum. Papandreou suggested a fall referendum , arguing its...

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News Former Tunisia president denies allegations before trial
Former Tunisia president denies allegations before trial
Daniel Makosky
June 19, 2011 11:21:45 am

The lawyer representing former Tunisian president Zine Al Abidine Ben Ali on Sunday denied the numerous charges facing his client, which range from murder and conspiracy to drug use. Ben Ali's trial in absentia...

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News UN rights expert confirms authenticity of Sri Lanka war crimes video
UN rights expert confirms authenticity of Sri Lanka war crimes video
Daniel Makosky
May 30, 2011 12:53:14 pm

UN Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial killings Christof Heyns on Monday urged the UN Human Rights Council to conduct further investigations into possible Sri Lankan war crimes after reconfirming the legitimacy of a video of Liberation...

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News Mladic lawyer appeals extradition, seeks independent medical analysis
Mladic lawyer appeals extradition, seeks independent medical analysis
Daniel Makosky
May 30, 2011 11:35:45 am

Milos Saljic, the lawyer representing Ratko Mladic , announced on Monday that he has appealed last week's finding that his client is medically fit for extradition . Serbian authorities must postpone Mladic's extradition until...

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News Florida legislature approves election law revisions
Florida legislature approves election law revisions
Daniel Makosky
May 6, 2011 05:06:50 pm

The Florida House of Representatives on Thursday voted 77-38 to pass controversial legislation revising the state's election laws, only hours after the Senate did so by a 25-13 margin. The bill limits...

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News California Supreme Court permits tobacco suits for subsequent medical conditions
California Supreme Court permits tobacco suits for subsequent medical conditions
Daniel Makosky
May 6, 2011 03:36:43 pm

The Supreme Court of California on Thursday ruled unanimously to allow claims against tobacco companies for smoking-related ailments that arise after the statute of limitations for an earlier condition has elapsed. Though state law...

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News Supreme Court rules federal arbitration law preempts state law
Supreme Court rules federal arbitration law preempts state law
Daniel Makosky
April 27, 2011 02:32:33 pm

The US Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled 5-4 in AT&T v. Concepcion that the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) , which provides for judicial facilitation of private dispute...

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News Guantanamo physicians ignored evidence of mistreatment: study
Guantanamo physicians ignored evidence of mistreatment: study
Daniel Makosky
April 27, 2011 10:14:42 am

A study released Tuesday by PLoS Medicine asserts that US military medical personnel responsible for treating Guantanamo Bay detainees consciously disregarded evidence of physical and psychological torture. The report's authors, including a retired...

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News UK court upholds controversial online copyright infringement act
UK court upholds controversial online copyright infringement act
Daniel Makosky
April 20, 2011 01:08:41 pm

The UK High Court on Wednesday upheld the nation's Digital Economy Act (DEA) , aimed at the prevention of online copyright infringement. Justice Kenneth Parker dismissed four of the five challenges brought in...

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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 United States'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.

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