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News Federal appeals court temporarily stops deportation of Afghan man who aided US military
Federal appeals court temporarily stops deportation of Afghan man who aided US military
Aaron Christenson
March 16, 2017 12:23:01 pm

The US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit on Wednesday granted a temporary restraining order to an Afghan man trying to enter the US on a Special Immigration Visa, which are granted to those who have assisted...

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News Colombia congress approves transitional justice system
Colombia congress approves transitional justice system
Aaron Christenson
March 14, 2017 01:46:54 pm

The Colombian Senate Monday approved a transitional justice structure that will attempt to bring reparations to the more than 8 million victims of the decades-long conflict between the Colombia government and the...

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News Bahrain parliament approves military trials for civilians
Bahrain parliament approves military trials for civilians
Aaron Christenson
March 6, 2017 03:04:30 pm

Bahrain's Shura Council , the upper house of parliament, on Sunday approved a change in the nation's constitution that will allow military trials for civilians accused of being involved in terrorism plots. Critics are...

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News Ukraine asks ICJ to bar Russia from aiding Ukraine separatists
Ukraine asks ICJ to bar Russia from aiding Ukraine separatists
Aaron Christenson
March 6, 2017 10:31:18 am

Hearings began on Monday in a case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) , with Ukraine asking the ICJ to bar Russia from "any action which might aggravate" the contentious border conflict between the two nations....

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News Cambodia genocide tribunal dismisses charges against former Khmer Rouge member
Cambodia genocide tribunal dismisses charges against former Khmer Rouge member
Aaron Christenson
February 23, 2017 04:27:29 pm

The Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) on Wednesday dismissed charges against Im Chaem, a Buddhist nun suspected of playing a role in the Khmer Rouge regime. The judges in the case said they...

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Federal judge blocks California age discrimination law
Aaron Christenson
February 23, 2017 03:30:42 pm

A judge for the US District Court for the Northern District of California on Wednesday granted a preliminary injunction to IMDb , a popular website that posts information about all things Hollywood, blocking enforcement of...

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News Turkish trial begins for soldiers accused of presidential assassination attempt
Turkish trial begins for soldiers accused of presidential assassination attempt
Aaron Christenson
February 20, 2017 11:02:25 am

The trial of 47 suspects accused of attempting to assassinate Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on July 15 during a failed military coup began Monday. The trial will be held in Mugla, in the southwestern corner...

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News Gambia president releases 171 inmates held without trial
Gambia president releases 171 inmates held without trial
Aaron Christenson
February 20, 2017 10:10:06 am

The newly-inaugurated President of The Gambia promised Saturday to end human rights violations in his country and ordered the release of 171 inmates who had been detained without a trial. President Adama Barrow's inauguruation...

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UK Supreme Court judge defends Brexit decision
Aaron Christenson
February 16, 2017 11:34:40 am

The president of the UK Supreme Court on Thursday defended the court's ruling that only Parliament can activate the Article 50 mechanism to leave the EU. Lord Neuberger , when asked if he felt that...

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Federal judge blocks Trump immigration restrictions in Virginia
Aaron Christenson
February 14, 2017 12:37:05 pm

A judge for the US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia on Monday granted a preliminary injunction to the Commonwealth of Virginia, saying the state does not have to uphold President Donald Trump's executive order ...

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Sewing machine patented

On September 10, 1846, United States patent number 3640 was awarded to Elias Howe for his sewing machine. In 1854, Howe brought legal action against Isaac Singer, because he alleged Singer's machine infringed upon the patent. Howe won the case and was awarded royalties from the Singer sewing machines.
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Last French execution by guillotine

On September 10, 1977, Hamida Djandoubi, a Tunisian immigrant convicted of murder, became the last person executed by guillotine in France.

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