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News Rwanda genocide tribunal affirms convictions, reduces sentences for war crimes
Rwanda genocide tribunal affirms convictions, reduces sentences for war crimes
Drew Singer
October 21, 2010 10:34:11 am

The appeals chamber of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) affirmed most convictions of two accused war criminals Thursday but slightly reduced their respective sentences. Emmanuel Rukundo , a priest convicted of genocide, had...

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News Prosecutors launch tax inquiry against Italy PM Berlusconi
Prosecutors launch tax inquiry against Italy PM Berlusconi
Drew Singer
October 15, 2010 12:25:33 pm

Italian prosecutors on Friday launched a tax inquiry against Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi for tax declarations he made in 2003 and 2004 relating to the commercial broadcast company Mediaset , which...

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News Rwanda opposition leader arrested over terror allegations
Rwanda opposition leader arrested over terror allegations
Drew Singer
October 14, 2010 03:46:12 pm

Rwandan police on Thursday arrested opposition leader Victoire Ingabire Umuhoza , accusing her of being involved in the formation of a terrorist organization. Ingabire was implicated, authorities say, during investigations into the activities...

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News ICC to continue proceedings against Congo militia leader Lubanga
ICC to continue proceedings against Congo militia leader Lubanga
Drew Singer
October 8, 2010 12:43:03 pm

The appeals chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) ruled Friday that proceedings can continue against accused Congolese militia leader Thomas Lubanga Dyilo . The trial chamber had ordered Lubanga's release...

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News ACLU suing South Carolina prison over banned books
ACLU suing South Carolina prison over banned books
Drew Singer
October 7, 2010 09:54:06 am

The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit Wednesday challenging a South Carolina detention center rule that bans all books, including magazines and newspapers, from being sent to prisoners. The lawsuit was filed...

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News Federal court begins first civilian trial of ex-Guantanamo detainee
Federal court begins first civilian trial of ex-Guantanamo detainee
Drew Singer
September 30, 2010 12:03:25 pm

The first civilian trial of a former Guantanamo Bay detainee began Wednesday, as Ahmed Khalfan Ghailani appeared in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York ...

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News Washington high court upholds state’s Internet gambling ban
Washington high court upholds state’s Internet gambling ban
Drew Singer
September 24, 2010 12:02:08 pm

The Washington Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a state ban on online gambling is constitutional. Washington resident Lee Rousso gambled online in the past and wanted to continue doing so, arguing that a new...

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News Cambodia opposition leader sentenced over Vietnam border controversy
Cambodia opposition leader sentenced over Vietnam border controversy
Drew Singer
September 23, 2010 10:42:27 am

A Cambodian court on Thursday sentenced opposition leader Sam Rainsy in absentia to 10 years in prison following his conviction on charges of forging and disseminating a false map of the Cambodia-Vietnam...

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News UN SG urges abolishment of anti-gay laws
UN SG urges abolishment of anti-gay laws
Drew Singer
September 17, 2010 12:52:37 pm

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Friday called for countries around the world to abolish laws discriminating against gay and lesbian individuals . The message, read on his behalf by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights...

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News Two ex-Guantanamo detainees transferred to Germany
Two ex-Guantanamo detainees transferred to Germany
Drew Singer
September 16, 2010 12:47:39 pm

The US Department of Defense announced Thursday that two former Guantanamo Bay detainees have been transferred to Germany . German Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere said that state authorities...

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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.

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