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News Record number of prison deaths in England and Wales: report
Record number of prison deaths in England and Wales: report
Rachel Gerber
January 26, 2017 01:20:07 pm

The UK Ministry of Justice released figures Thursday demonstrating a record number of suicides and other deaths in prisons in England and Wales in 2016. Many experts and politicians have attributed the findings...

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News UK top court rules parliament must vote on Brexit
UK top court rules parliament must vote on Brexit
Rachel Gerber
January 24, 2017 02:21:46 pm

The UK Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that parliament must vote on leaving the EU. The 8-3 decision is not expected to change the ultimate outcome of Britain leaving the EU, but instead creates uncertainty as...

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News Romania president calls for referendum on prisoner pardons
Romania president calls for referendum on prisoner pardons
Rachel Gerber
January 24, 2017 01:07:38 pm

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis said Monday that a referendum on the government's plan to pardon thousands of prisoners was needed after thousands protested the proposal. Many claim the proposed prisoner release is fueled by government officials' agenda...

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News Labor Department sues Oracle for employment discrimination
Labor Department sues Oracle for employment discrimination
Rachel Gerber
January 19, 2017 02:22:38 pm

The US Department of Labor filed a lawsuit against Oracle America, Inc. on Tuesday alleging the leading technology company has a systemic practice of paying Caucasian male workers more than their counterparts in the same job...

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News European Commission welcomes end to Amazon, Apple exclusive audiobook deal
European Commission welcomes end to Amazon, Apple exclusive audiobook deal
Rachel Gerber
January 19, 2017 01:47:24 pm

The European Commission (EC) on Thursday welcomed an agreement between Amazon and Apple to eliminate their exclusivity obligations with respect to the supply and distribution of audiobooks. These exclusivity rights required Apple to...

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Ukraine files case against Russia in UN’s highest court
Rachel Gerber
January 17, 2017 02:12:16 pm

Ukraine filed suit against Russia in the International Court of Justice on Monday for alleged acts of terrorism and discrimination. The case has been filed for violations under the International Convention for the Suppression...

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UN rights experts urge Iran to stop juvenile execution
Rachel Gerber
January 17, 2017 01:25:43 pm

Three UN human rights experts on Tuesday urged Iran to halt the possible execution of a juvenile that was sentenced to death for fatally stabbing a man. In February 2014 the minor was granted a retrial because...

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News Federal appeals court allow Puerto Rico pension bondholders case to proceed
Federal appeals court allow Puerto Rico pension bondholders case to proceed
Rachel Gerber
January 12, 2017 02:45:37 pm

The US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit ruled Wednesday that bondholders of Puerto Rico's Employee Retirement System deserve a hearing to determine if their case has merit to proceed. The lawsuit focuses on...

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News Massachusetts court orders Exxon Mobil to turn over climate change documents
Massachusetts court orders Exxon Mobil to turn over climate change documents
Rachel Gerber
January 12, 2017 01:36:20 pm

The Suffolk Superior Court in Massachusetts ordered on Wednesday Exxon Mobil to turn over 40 years' worth of documents on climate change. This ruling stems from a Civil Investigative Demand (CID) issued by...

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ACLU attempts to stop court order blocking anti-discrimination provisions of ACA
Rachel Gerber
January 10, 2017 02:29:39 pm

The American Civil Liberties Union filed a motion Monday to stay a federal court order preventing the federal government from enforcing an Affordable Care Act (ACA) regulation that protects transgender people and women...

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Justice Brennan retired from US Supreme Court

On July 20, 1990, Justice William J. Brennan retired from the US Supreme Court after 34 years of service. Learn more about Justice Brennan from Oyez.

UN Resolution condemns Iran-Iraq war

On July 20, 1987, the United Nations Security Council passed Resolution 598, which condemned the Iran-Iraq War. The resolution further called on both parties to move for an immediate cease-fire and a return to the borders that existed before the conflict.

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