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News Kuwaiti authorities disband protests, arrest demonstrators
Kuwaiti authorities disband protests, arrest demonstrators
Emelina Perez
March 29, 2015 12:11:21 pm

Human Rights Watch (HRW) reported Sunday that riot police in Kuwait disbanded protests this week, arresting 16 protesters who may be charged with attacking law enforcement officers and illegal gathering. The demonstrators were seeking democratic...

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Nuclear talks with Iran intensify close to preliminary deadline
Emelina Perez
March 29, 2015 11:07:11 am

Nuclear talks continued Sunday in Lausanne, Switzerland, two days before a self-imposed deadline for a preliminary deal set by the six world powers involved in the negotiations with Iran. US Secretary of State John Kerry and French...

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News Former El Salvador general to be deported from US for human rights abuses
Former El Salvador general to be deported from US for human rights abuses
Emelina Perez
March 27, 2015 03:26:05 pm

A former El Salvadoran Defense Minister accused of human rights abuses during the country's 1980s civil war is in US immigration custody to await deportation, immigration officials said Friday. Carlos Eugenio Vides Casanova was arrested in Florida ...

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News HRW: Egypt should reject amendments threatening fair trials
HRW: Egypt should reject amendments threatening fair trials
Emelina Perez
March 22, 2015 12:07:42 pm

Human Rights Watch (HRW) called on Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi Sunday to reject amendments to the Code of Criminal Procedure that would interfere with the rights of defense lawyers to call witnesses...

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News UN rights experts urge Pakistan to halt postponed execution of juvenile offender
UN rights experts urge Pakistan to halt postponed execution of juvenile offender
Emelina Perez
March 22, 2015 11:14:59 am

Pakistani authorities have postponed the execution of an inmate convicted as a minor, a decision welcomed Friday by a group of independent UN human rights experts. Authorities are conducting an investigation into the age of Shafqat Hussain,...

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Thailand man sentenced to 18 months under lese-majeste laws
Emelina Perez
March 20, 2015 03:06:59 pm

The Bangkok Military Court on Friday sentenced 67-year-old Opas Chansuksai to 18 months in prison for insulting the monarchy under the nation's lese majeste laws. Chansuksai was arrested for insulting King Bhumibol Adulyadej ...

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Obama to announce committee to improve VA
Emelina Perez
March 13, 2015 02:45:31 pm

President Barack Obama on Friday will release details about the creation of a new advisory committee in efforts to improve conditions in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as he visits a...

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News ICC drops charges against Kenyan president
ICC drops charges against Kenyan president
Emelina Perez
March 13, 2015 01:54:26 pm

The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday withdrew charges against Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, who was charged with crimes against humanity for inciting post-election violence in 2007 and 2008 during which more than...

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News US and France to strengthen nuclear accords with Iran
US and France to strengthen nuclear accords with Iran
Emelina Perez
March 7, 2015 11:56:01 am

The US and France agreed on Saturday to strengthen nuclear talks with Iran in negotiations to persuade Iran to restrain its nuclear program in exchange for relief from sanctions. Secretary of State John Kerry explained ...

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West Virginia legislature overrides governor’s veto on abortion bill
Emelina Perez
March 7, 2015 10:44:34 am

The West Virginia Legislature on Friday overrode the governor's veto, passing a bill banning abortion after 20 weeks. Governor Earl Ray Tomblin said he vetoed the law because of concerns over its...

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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.

The French death penalty was formally abolished by President Francois Mitterand in 1981. Learn more about the history of the guillotine.

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