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News State Farm asks court to move Katrina insurance lawsuits to avoid bias
State Farm asks court to move Katrina insurance lawsuits to avoid bias
Holly Manges Jones
October 12, 2006 07:12:00 am

State Farm Insurance on Wednesday filed a motion seeking a change in venue for lawsuits filed in southern Mississippi by individuals who claim insurance carriers failed to pay insured losses to those affected by the destruction of...

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News Saddam denounces judge for preventing his statements in court
Saddam denounces judge for preventing his statements in court
Holly Manges Jones
October 11, 2006 12:07:00 pm

Saddam Hussein returned to court Wednesday and questioned the chief judge presiding over his genocide trial as to why he has not been allowed to speak and defend himself during prior court sessions, saying...

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News Iraq parliament approves federalism bill despite Sunni boycott
Iraq parliament approves federalism bill despite Sunni boycott
Holly Manges Jones
October 11, 2006 11:25:00 am

The Iraqi National Assembly Wednesday approved a measure that outlines how federalism could be implemented to divide Iraq into separate regions. The law is backed by Shiite majority leaders, but opposed by Sunnis...

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News ICTY denies Croatia bid to intervene in war crimes trial of former officials
ICTY denies Croatia bid to intervene in war crimes trial of former officials
Holly Manges Jones
October 11, 2006 10:56:00 am

The International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) Wednesday denied a request by the Croatian government to intervene as amicus curiae in the trial of six former political and military Bosnian...

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News UK top court rules media should not face libel charges for fair reporting
UK top court rules media should not face libel charges for fair reporting
Holly Manges Jones
October 11, 2006 10:12:00 am

The Law Lords , the judicial panel of the UK House of Lords that is Britain's highest court, ruled Wednesday that media in Britain should not be subject to libel charges if they publish allegations against public...

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News Turkey urges EU to oppose French bill on Armenian genocide
Turkey urges EU to oppose French bill on Armenian genocide
Holly Manges Jones
October 10, 2006 09:28:00 am

Turkey asked the European Union Monday to express opposition to a proposed French law which would imposes fines and jail terms on anyone who denies that there was an Armenian genocide . France...

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News Myanmar resumes constitution discussions
Myanmar resumes constitution discussions
Holly Manges Jones
October 10, 2006 09:00:00 am

The military rulers of Myanmar Tuesday resumed discussions on a new constitution amidst criticism of the junta's role in the constitutional drafting process. The military has run Myanmar since 1962 and critics have noted...

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News Saddam ejected from court for fourth time as genocide trial continues
Saddam ejected from court for fourth time as genocide trial continues
Holly Manges Jones
October 10, 2006 08:22:00 am

Saddam Hussein was again thrown out of court during his trial on genocide charges Tuesday after he tried to speak into the microphone during court proceedings. Chief Judge Mohammed Oreibi al-Khalifa immediately turned off...

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News US calls for UN sanctions against North Korea after nuclear test
US calls for UN sanctions against North Korea after nuclear test
Holly Manges Jones
October 10, 2006 07:40:00 am

The US delivered a list of proposed sanctions against North Korea (DPRK) to the UN Security Council Monday at a meeting to discuss North Korea's reported underground nuclear testing . The US proposed...

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News ACLU challenges Mississippi crackdown on felon voting rights
ACLU challenges Mississippi crackdown on felon voting rights
Holly Manges Jones
October 10, 2006 07:20:00 am

The Mississippi American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed a lawsuit Monday challenging a list of felony crimes which prevent convicted individuals from voting in the state. The lawsuit was filed against the offices of the...

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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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