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News Uruguay parliament approves sex change law
Uruguay parliament approves sex change law
Steve Czajkowski
October 13, 2009 07:31:00 am

The Uruguayan Parliament on Monday unanimously approved legislation that provides rules for individuals seeking to change their gender identity. The bill, which was approved by Uruguay's Senate ...

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News Turkey and Armenia sign accord restoring ties after long rift over ‘genocide’
Turkey and Armenia sign accord restoring ties after long rift over ‘genocide’
Steve Czajkowski
October 11, 2009 11:14:00 am

Turkey and Armenia signed a landmark accord Saturday in Zurich, Switzerland, which is expected to normalize relations between the two countries and open up borders. The accord, which actually consists of...

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News China putting 21 on trial over Xinjiang riots
China putting 21 on trial over Xinjiang riots
Steve Czajkowski
October 11, 2009 10:00:00 am

Chinese officials said Saturday that 21 people who were charged with arson, robbery, and murder after July's violent demonstrations in China's Xinjiang province, will be put on trial. A total of 108 people have so far...

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News Israel cabinet minister cancels UK trip over fears of war crimes arrest
Israel cabinet minister cancels UK trip over fears of war crimes arrest
Steve Czajkowski
October 6, 2009 08:27:00 am

An Israeli cabinet minister canceled a trip to the UK out of concern that he would be arrested for war crimes allegedly committed during his tenure as the Israeli military's chief of staff, a foreign affairs spokesperson said Monday....

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News UK Supreme Court hears inaugural case
UK Supreme Court hears inaugural case
Steve Czajkowski
October 6, 2009 07:27:00 am

The UK Supreme Court held its first session Monday, hearing an appeal by a group of four terrorism suspects whose assets were frozen by the government. The new Supreme Court, created by the Constitutional...

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News Germany court rules accused Nazi guard can be tried as accessory to murder
Germany court rules accused Nazi guard can be tried as accessory to murder
Steve Czajkowski
October 4, 2009 11:27:00 am

A German court ruled Friday that alleged Nazi war criminal John Demjanjuk can stand trial on accessory to murder charges that took place during World War II. The Munich Regional Court said that it...

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News UK High Court criticizes Ministry of Defense probe of war crimes allegations
UK High Court criticizes Ministry of Defense probe of war crimes allegations
Steve Czajkowski
October 4, 2009 09:25:00 am

A three-judge panel of the UK High Court strongly criticized the Ministry of Defence (MOD) Friday for its failure to properly setup an independent inquiry into claims that war crimes had been committed...

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News Prosecutor to drop charges against 4 students arrested during G-20 protests
Prosecutor to drop charges against 4 students arrested during G-20 protests
Steve Czajkowski
September 30, 2009 01:03:00 pm

Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen Zappala Jr. said Tuesday that charges would be dropped against four University of Pittsburgh students arrested during protests of last week's Pittsburgh Group of 20 (G-20) Summit [official...

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News DOJ asks Supreme Court to uphold rulings by two-member labor board
DOJ asks Supreme Court to uphold rulings by two-member labor board
Steve Czajkowski
September 30, 2009 11:55:00 am

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) on Tuesday asked the Supreme Court to rule that the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is authorized to issue decisions regarding the Nation Labor Relations...

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News Qatar establishes constitutional court
Qatar establishes constitutional court
Steve Czajkowski
September 28, 2009 10:42:00 am

A new Constitutional Court of Qatar , established to hear disputes over matters of constitutional interpretation, became functional Sunday. The court will act primarily to ensure that legislation complies with the country's constitution , which took...

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Eritrean independence referendum begins

Eritrea's referendum for independence from Ethiopia began on April 23, 1993. The effort would later be successful, with over 99 percent of voters choosing independence. The referendum followed an independence war that lasted over thirty years. Learn more about the Eritrea/Ethiopia Conflict and Eritrea's independence.

Charles II of England crowned in restoration of monarchy

Charles II was crowned King of England on April 23, 1661, officially marking the restoration of the monarchy following a period of republican rule under Oliver and Richard Cromwell. The king's coronation took place 12 years after his father, Charles I, was executed for treason. Charles II was already recognized as King of Scotland more than 10 years prior. Learn more about Charles II.

RFK assassin sentenced to death

On April 23, 1969, Sirhan Sirhan was sentenced to death for the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy. Review a 1998 statement by Sirhan attorney Larry Teeter claiming Sirhan did not commit the crime. Sirhan was most recently denied parole in March 2023.

U.S. Army reserve created

On April 23, 1908, President Theodore Roosevelt created the U.S. Army Reserve.

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