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Federal appeals court vacates ruling blocking DC gun law
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December 15, 2015 03:21:55 pm

The US Court of Appeals for the District of Colombia Circuit on Tuesday vacated a lower court ruling that found that a DC gun law requiring a concealed carry permit outside of the home may violate...

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Russia officials charge Khodorkovsky with murder
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December 11, 2015 10:54:50 pm

Russia's Investigative Committee on Friday, charged former oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky with multiple murders and attempted murders during the 1990s according to the Interfax agency. Khodorkovsky is accused of...

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December 9, 2015 04:21:15 pm

A group of same-sex couples filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday challenging a North Carolina law that permits magistrates to refuse to perform same-sex marriages on religious grounds. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of six plaintiffs...

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HRW urges prosecution of CIA officials for post-9/11 torture
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Human Rights Watch (HRW) called Monday for the criminal prosecution of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and other US government officials for their participation in torture programs following the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack....

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China court releases journalist from prison over declining health
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November 27, 2015 11:06:59 am

Beijing's Third Intermediate People's Court on Friday released journalist Gao Yu on medical parole after the Higher People's Court upheld her conviction for leaking an internal Communist Party document to a foreign website. Though she did receive medical parole [Asia...

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Federal appeals court rules Wisconsin abortion law unconstitutional
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November 24, 2015 12:54:27 pm

The US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit ruled Monday that a Wisconsin abortion law requiring providers to have admitting privileges is unconstitutional. The suit, brought by Planned Parenthood , argued that since abortion...

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Rwanda Senate approves amendment allowing third presidential term
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November 18, 2015 12:50:09 pm

The Rwandan Senate unanimously voted on Tuesday to allow President Paul Kagame to seek a third term in office. This vote is a step in the ongoing process to amend the 2003 Constitution [text,...

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Report cites failures of Baltimore police response to protests
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November 17, 2015 12:56:49 pm

The Baltimore Police Department (BPD) on Monday publicly released an independent report detailing issues with the police response during the April civil unrest, including lack of clear guidance and inadequate protective gear. The report, prpared by...

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November 11, 2015 01:16:56 pm

UN rights experts stated Wednesday that authorities in Iran should cease arresting, prosecuting and harassing journalists and online activists, and should provide a safe space for freedom of expression. UN Special Rapporteur on Iran Ahmen Shaheed...

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November 10, 2015 12:24:34 pm

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie signed a bill into law Monday that would allow for the administering of edible medical marijuana to sick and disabled children on school grounds without triggering the arrests of parents or...

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Taiwan opposition leader indicted

On February 13, 2007, Ma Ying-jeou, the chairman of Taiwan's opposition party was indicted on embezzlement charges from his time as Mayor of Taipei. That same day, Ma stepped down as leader of the Kuomintang Party and proceeded to announce his candidacy for the Presidency of Taiwan. In the indictment, Ma was accused by the Taiwan High Prosecutors Office of embezzlement. He was ultimately acquitted of these charges by the Supreme Court and elected President of Taiwan in 2008.

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