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News Berlusconi acquitted of bribery charges
Berlusconi acquitted of bribery charges
Lisl Brunner
April 27, 2007 02:53:00 pm

An appeals court in Milan upheld a lower court decision Friday clearing former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi of charges that he bribed judges to prevent the sale of food company SME to rivals...

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News Supreme Court hears arguments on tax claims against diplomatic residences
Supreme Court hears arguments on tax claims against diplomatic residences
Lisl Brunner
April 24, 2007 04:12:00 pm

The US Supreme Court Tuesday heard oral arguments in Permanent Mission of India v. New York , a case in which the justices will determine whether US courts can hear claims...

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News Syria court sentences human rights lawyer to 5-year prison term
Syria court sentences human rights lawyer to 5-year prison term
Lisl Brunner
April 24, 2007 03:46:00 pm

A Syrian court Tuesday sentenced human rights lawyer Anwar al-Bunni to five years in prison and imposed a $2,000-equivalent fine for spreading false information harmful to the state. Al-Bunni has been detained since he and...

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News North Dakota legislature approves conditional abortion ban
North Dakota legislature approves conditional abortion ban
Lisl Brunner
April 24, 2007 03:06:00 pm

The North Dakota Legislative Assembly passed a bill Monday prohibiting abortion in the state if the US Supreme Court ever declares that such a move would be constitutional. The measure,...

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News Romania Constitutional Court upholds presidential suspension
Romania Constitutional Court upholds presidential suspension
Lisl Brunner
April 20, 2007 12:59:00 pm

The Romanian Constitutional Court Friday upheld the suspension of President Traian Basescu and designated Senate President Nicolae Vacaroiu as the country's interim leader. On Thursday, the Romanian Parliament voted 322-108 to...

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News Blair says UK referendum not needed to ratify new EU treaty
Blair says UK referendum not needed to ratify new EU treaty
Lisl Brunner
April 20, 2007 12:14:00 pm

UK Prime Minister Tony Blair said Friday that the United Kingdom does not need to hold a referendum to approve a new treaty to replace the failed European Constitution . Earlier this week,...

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News US lawmakers introduce bill to codify Roe v. Wade abortion rights
US lawmakers introduce bill to codify Roe v. Wade abortion rights
Lisl Brunner
April 20, 2007 11:38:00 am

Two US lawmakers introduced legislation Thursday to prohibit the government from interfering with a woman's right to have an abortion following the Wednesday's US Supreme Court decision upholding a federal ban on "partial-birth" abortions . Sen. Barbara Boxer...

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News Uganda police fire on activists urging release of environmental protestors
Uganda police fire on activists urging release of environmental protestors
Lisl Brunner
April 17, 2007 05:33:00 pm

Ugandan police fired on a Kampala press briefing held by political activists and opposition leaders on Tuesday, five days after violent protests caused the deaths of three people . Leaders of the Forum for Democratic Change ,...

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News Former Poland president can be charged for 1981 martial law declaration
Former Poland president can be charged for 1981 martial law declaration
Lisl Brunner
April 17, 2007 04:50:00 pm

The Polish National Remembrance Institute ruled Tuesday that former Polish President Wojciech Jaruzelski and eight former officials can be charged with "Communist crimes" for imposing martial law in...

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News Charges dropped against US Marine cooperating in Haditha killings probe
Charges dropped against US Marine cooperating in Haditha killings probe
Lisl Brunner
April 17, 2007 04:10:00 pm

Charges have been dropped against a US Marine in exchange for his testimony in hearings regarding the November 2005 killing of 24 Iraqi civilians in Haditha , the Marine Corps announced Tuesday. Sgt. Sanick Dela...

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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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