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News UN counterterrorism official to investigate US, UK surveillance
UN counterterrorism official to investigate US, UK surveillance
Taylor Gillan
December 3, 2013 11:22:52 am

UN Special Rapporteur on counterterrorism Ben Emmerson on Monday stated that he plans to launch an investigation into the surveillance activities of the US National Security Agency (NSA) and the UK Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ)...

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News Belgium approves bill allowing minors to request euthanasia
Belgium approves bill allowing minors to request euthanasia
Taylor Gillan
November 28, 2013 11:54:03 am

The Belgian Senate committee on Wednesday voted in favor of passing a controversial bill that aims to extend the right to request euthanasia to children with terminal illnesses and adults with dementia. Although still not...

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News Federal appeals court upholds dismissal of lawsuit against Merrill Lynch
Federal appeals court upholds dismissal of lawsuit against Merrill Lynch
Taylor Gillan
November 22, 2013 11:42:49 am

The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit on Thursday upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit brought by South Korea's Woori Bank against Bark of America's Merrill Lynch unit. The lawsuit, which...

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News Wisconsin Supreme Court to consider arguments in two voter ID cases
Wisconsin Supreme Court to consider arguments in two voter ID cases
Taylor Gillan
November 21, 2013 01:47:45 pm

The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear arguments in two separate cases concerning Act 23, the state's voter ID law . One case will review a decision by the Madison-based District Four Court of Appeals...

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News Hawaii judge upholds same-sex marriage law
Hawaii judge upholds same-sex marriage law
Taylor Gillan
November 15, 2013 11:16:32 am

A Hawaii Circuit Court judge on Thursday upheld the state's recently enacted same-sex marriage law despite a challenge from opponents who argue the state's Constitution prohibits it. The new law, which will take effect December 2...

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News AI: UN Security Council must not defer trial of Kenya president
AI: UN Security Council must not defer trial of Kenya president
Taylor Gillan
November 15, 2013 07:16:03 am

Amnesty International (AI) on Wednesday urged the UN Security Council not to defer the International Criminal Court (ICC) trial of Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta despite mounting political pressure. A draft resolution seeking the deferral...

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News UN urges international community to fund Khmer Rouge tribunal
UN urges international community to fund Khmer Rouge tribunal
Taylor Gillan
November 8, 2013 11:30:38 am

A senior UN official on Thursday urged international donors to provide financial support to Cambodia's UN-backed Khmer Rouge tribunal, the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) , in order to allow it to continue...

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News Europe rights court finds Greece same-sex civil unions ban unlawful
Europe rights court finds Greece same-sex civil unions ban unlawful
Taylor Gillan
November 7, 2013 01:45:36 pm

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled Thursday that the exclusion of same-sex couples from civil unions under Greek law is a violation of the European Convention on Human Rights . The court held [press...

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News ICC postpones trial of Kenya president
ICC postpones trial of Kenya president
Taylor Gillan
November 1, 2013 11:28:13 am

The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Thursday postponed the trial of Kenyan President Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta until February, vacating the previously established November commencement date. The chamber expressed its regret...

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News Hawaii senate approves same-sex marriage bill
Hawaii senate approves same-sex marriage bill
Taylor Gillan
October 31, 2013 01:52:05 pm

The Hawaii Senate on Wednesday approved a measure to legalize same-sex marriage in the state. The legislation, which has been sent on to the House after a 20-4 vote in favor of the bill,...

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English Queen consort Anne Boleyn arrested on adultery accusations

English Queen consort Anne Boleyn, whom King Henry VIII married after famously divorcing Catherine of Aragon, was arrested on charges of adultery on May 2, 1536. The following trial, orchestrated by prominent minister of state Thomas Cromwell, led to Anne's conviction and eventual execution two weeks after her arrest despite Anne's denial of the charges. Henry VIII would marry Jane Seymour later that month. Learn more about Anne Boleyn.

FBI chief J. Edgar Hoover died

Longtime FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover died on May 2, 1972 at age 77, having led the agency since 1924. He built his reputation on battling bootleggers during Prohibition and communist and pro-rights groups after World War II. Review Hoover's official FBI personnel file, released under the terms of the Freedom of Information Act.

European Central Bank founded

On May 2, 1998, the European Central Bank (ECB) was founded to set monetary policy for the sixteen EU nations who use the Euro as their primary currency. Learn more about the ECB from the organization's website.

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