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News Nepal groups appeal to Supreme Court to protect media
Nepal groups appeal to Supreme Court to protect media
Lisl Brunner
October 24, 2005 11:23:00 am

A major Nepalese radio station appealed to the country's Supreme Court Sunday after its office was raided and equipment seized by Nepalese police on Friday. Kantipur FM filed a writ to the court to condemn the raid...

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News FBI documents show unlawful surveillance of US residents
FBI documents show unlawful surveillance of US residents
Lisl Brunner
October 24, 2005 10:44:00 am

The FBI has conducted secret surveillance of US citizens and legal residents for up to 18 months without notifying the Justice Department, according to documents released Monday by the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) . EPIC made...

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News Former Gitmo detainee arrested in Russian rebel attack
Former Gitmo detainee arrested in Russian rebel attack
Lisl Brunner
October 24, 2005 10:07:00 am

A former Guantanamo Bay detainee was arrested in Russia's Caucasus yesterday after evidence surfaced that he was involved in a rebel attack there last week. Rasul Kudayev was one of seven Russian nationals arrested by US...

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News UK proposes reforms for legal profession
UK proposes reforms for legal profession
Lisl Brunner
October 17, 2005 10:56:00 am

The British government on Monday proposed allowing non-lawyers to partner with lawyers to run combined firms and the creation of an independent body to handle complaints against legal professionals. The proposed reforms to the legal profession in England and...

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News French official denies corruption in Oil-for-Food investigation
French official denies corruption in Oil-for-Food investigation
Lisl Brunner
October 17, 2005 10:06:00 am

France's former Interior Minister Charles Pasqua said Monday that he did not profit from the now defunct UN Oil-for-Food Program in Iraq. A US Senate report ...

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News Chinese activist gets life sentence for terrorist activities
Chinese activist gets life sentence for terrorist activities
Lisl Brunner
October 14, 2005 09:29:00 am

Chinese activist Peng Ming has been sentenced to life imprisonment for terrorist activities by Wuhan's Intermediate People's Court. The court found that Peng tried to overthrow the Communist Party by operating a terrorist training base in Myanmar,...

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News Sudan cooperating in ICC hunt for Uganda rebels
Sudan cooperating in ICC hunt for Uganda rebels
Lisl Brunner
October 14, 2005 08:51:00 am

Sudan has agreed to cooperate with the International Criminal Court (ICC) in its pursuit of rebel leaders from neighboring Uganda, Chief Prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo said Thursday. The ICC has issued arrest warrants for five leaders...

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News Sunni leader predicts ‘no’ vote in Iraq constitution referendum
Sunni leader predicts ‘no’ vote in Iraq constitution referendum
Lisl Brunner
October 14, 2005 08:12:00 am

Sunni Industry Minister Usama Abdul Aziz Al-Najafi said Friday that he expects a 'no' vote in the upcoming referendum on the proposed Iraqi constitution , scheduled for Saturday. The prediction comes despite 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 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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