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News Japan court finds military involvement in Iraq unconstitutional
Japan court finds military involvement in Iraq unconstitutional
Jaime Jansen
April 17, 2008 08:47:00 am

The Nagoya District Court in Japan ruled Thursday that Japan's air force mission to Iraq breaches the Japanese constitution , but did not order the government to redeploy the 210 air force personnel in Kuwait aiding the US-led Multi-National...

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News US interrogators abused Afghan detainees at Gardez: ACLU
US interrogators abused Afghan detainees at Gardez: ACLU
Jaime Jansen
April 17, 2008 08:02:00 am

US military interrogators allegedly abused Afghan detainees in 2003 at the Gardez Detention Facility in southeastern Afghanistan, according to Pentagon documents released Wednesday under a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request by the...

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News Afghan court trying ex-US detainees based on questionable evidence: rights group
Afghan court trying ex-US detainees based on questionable evidence: rights group
Jaime Jansen
April 10, 2008 09:19:00 am

A criminal court in Afghanistan is trying detainees previously held by the US detainees at Bagram Air Base and Guantanamo Bay and is relying primarily on allegations and evidence provided by the US military, the New...

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News Federal appeals court dismisses high school free speech case
Federal appeals court dismisses high school free speech case
Jaime Jansen
April 10, 2008 08:40:00 am

The US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit brought by Kentucky high school student Timothy Morrison against the Boyd County Board of Education over a 2004 policy that...

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News El-Masri asks OAS rights court to condemn CIA rendition
El-Masri asks OAS rights court to condemn CIA rendition
Jaime Jansen
April 10, 2008 08:03:00 am

Khaled El-Masri , the German citizen allegedly kidnapped by the CIA in 2003, petitioned the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) Wednesday alleging he was tortured by the CIA. The American...

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News Chemical weapons watchdog group urges holdout countries to join treaty
Chemical weapons watchdog group urges holdout countries to join treaty
Jaime Jansen
April 4, 2008 10:29:00 am

The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Friday called on 12 countries, including Syria, Iraq, Egypt and Lebanon, to join the 1997 Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) as the organization prepared to hold a...

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News Russia lower house approves limitations on national referendums
Russia lower house approves limitations on national referendums
Jaime Jansen
April 4, 2008 10:04:00 am

The Russian State Duma , the country's lower house of parliament, voted 363-8 Friday to approve new restrictions on national referendums, despite a universal walk-out by all 57 Communist Party members. Referendums...

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News New Pakistan PM pledges to restore constitution, ensure judicial independence
New Pakistan PM pledges to restore constitution, ensure judicial independence
Jaime Jansen
April 4, 2008 09:39:00 am

Pakistani Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani said Friday that he will restore Pakistan's constitution , ensure the supremacy of the country's parliament, and preserve judicial independence . Speaking at a news conference commemorating the death of...

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News UN disability rights treaty entering into force May 3
UN disability rights treaty entering into force May 3
Jaime Jansen
April 4, 2008 09:09:00 am

The UN disability rights treaty will take effect on May 3, 30 days after the 20th country ratified the treaty. Ecuador became the 20th signatory of the pact Thursday after it opened...

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News Law groups to underwrite defense of ‘high value’ Guantanamo detainees
Law groups to underwrite defense of ‘high value’ Guantanamo detainees
Jaime Jansen
April 4, 2008 08:24:00 am

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers announced in a joint statement Thursday that they have teamed up to provide experienced defense attorneys to defend seven or more...

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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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