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News Australia passes law putting price on carbon emissions
Australia passes law putting price on carbon emissions
Jaimie Cremeans
November 8, 2011 10:33:00 am

The Australian Senate voted 36-32 Tuesday to approve legislation that will impose a price on carbon emissions in an effort to improve the environment and the country's economy. The new law will put a fixed rate...

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News Cuba to allow buying and selling of houses
Cuba to allow buying and selling of houses
Jaimie Cremeans
November 4, 2011 11:18:40 am

The Cuban government on Thursday announced the passage of a bill that will modify its housing law to allow permanent residents of the country to buy and sell their homes at will. The new law,...

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News Uganda government infringing on speech, assembly rights: AI
Uganda government infringing on speech, assembly rights: AI
Jaimie Cremeans
November 1, 2011 10:27:47 am

The Ugandan government is unlawfully infringing on its citizens' rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly, according to an Amnesty International (AI) report released Tuesday. The report focuses on Uganda's increasing restrictions...

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News Federal judge approves $1.25 billion settlement for black farmers
Federal judge approves $1.25 billion settlement for black farmers
Jaimie Cremeans
October 28, 2011 11:47:32 am

A judge for the US District Court for the District of Columbia gave final approval Thursday to a $1.25 billion settlement for black farmers who were discriminated against by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA)...

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UK parliament votes down referendum on EU membership
Jaimie Cremeans
October 25, 2011 10:25:28 am

The UK Parliament voted 483-111 Monday against holding a national referendum on remaining a member of the European Union (EU) . The referendum would have put forward three options to the public...

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Ford pardoned Nixon for Watergate

On September 8, 1974, President Gerald Ford, in a televised address to the American people, pardoned ex-President Richard Nixon for any offenses committed in association with the Watergate break-in.

Read the full text of Ford's address, or listen to him read the pardon (via Watergate.info).

Treaty of San Francisco signed, officially ending WWII in the Pacific

On September 8, 1951, the Treaty of San Francisco was signed between 49 nations and Japan, ending World War II in the Pacific region. In addition to dismantling the Japanese Empire, the accord also provided for compensation to be paid by Japan to prisoners of war and civilians who were victimized by Japan during the War. Communist China did not participate in the San Francisco negotiations and thus signed the separate Treaty of Tapei with Japan.

Ford pardoned Nixon

On Sepetmber 8, 1974, President Gerald Ford pardoned predecessor Richard Nixon for any crimes he may have committed or participated in while in office. Read President Ford's remarks explaining the pardon.

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